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Gomez v. Kokoszka

Ruling
Debtor’s claims concerning conduct occurring prior to debtor's petition filing were property of the estate. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-092

Mendoza, In re--Mendoza v. Franchise Tax Bd.

Ruling
State franchise tax board’s assessments, which debtor did not timely challenge, were nondischargeable and liens securing the debt were enforceable. (Bankr. E.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Taxes; Late or Unfiled Return.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-088

Sloniker, In re

Ruling
Stay terminated after 30 days in debtors’ second case filed within one year as to all estate and non-estate property of the debtor. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Relief from Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-082

FTX Trading, In re

Ruling
Information that has already been publicly disclosed cannot be considered confidential and therefore cannot be sealed. (Bankr. D. Del.)
Issue(s)
Public Access to Papers; Protective Orders.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-077

BMI Oldco, In re

Ruling
Debtor’s Chapter 11 case preserved as court found Section 524(g) trust served valid purpose of compensating talc claimants through parent funding. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Involuntary Conversion or Dismissal.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 20, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-069

Davis, In re--Thaler v. Davis

Ruling
Debtor's discharge denied because he knowingly failed to disclose a pending lawsuit and acted with reckless indifference to the truth, indicating fraudulent intent. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 20, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-068

Hiefield, In re

Ruling
Action seeking interpretation of bankruptcy court lien avoidance order was not barred by claim preclusion. (Bankr. D. Or.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 20, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-087

Silver Airways LLC, In re

Ruling
Plan confirmed despite a projected $3 million shortfall as supported by key administrative creditors who otherwise faced the risk of total loss. (Bankr. S.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Requirements; Treatment of Priority Claims; Administrative Claims.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 19, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-070

No Rust Rebar, Inc., In re--Slott v. Smith

Ruling
Court avoided post-petition transfer of stock sale proceeds to debtor’s principal made without court approval. (Bankr. S.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Post-petition Transactions.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 19, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-066

Sherrit, In re

Ruling
Trustee could obtain a money judgment for a willful violation of the automatic stay. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Remedies for Violation; Damages For Willful Violation of Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 19, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-083