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Jackson Hosp. & Clinic, In re

Ruling
Court denied approval of professionals who had existing relationship with debtor to represent non-debtor medical board that leased equipment to debtor due to potential conflict of interest. (Bankr. M.D. Ala.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons; Who May Be Employed.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 15, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-053

Dingess, In re--Olsen v. Dingess

Ruling
Debtor’s injury to mother-in-law was dischargeable as evidence did not show willful or malicious intent and default judgment lacked preclusive effect. (Bankr. D. Del.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Full-Compliance Discharge; Restitution or Damages For Willful or Malicious Injury or Death.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 14, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-073

Estanol, In re

Ruling
Debtor’s counsel was denied lien on pre-confirmation funds because lien was created after bankruptcy filing and fees were not yet approved by the court. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Scope; Acts to Create, Perfect or Enforce Liens.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 14, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-055

BMI Oldco Inc., In re

Ruling
District court decision resolving whether debtor’s talc contained asbestos was an issue necessary for determining the feasibility of proposed § 524(g) trust. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge; Supplemental Injunctions in Chapter 11 Proceedings.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 14, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-091

Walters v. Walters

Ruling
Debtor was granted discharge because he cooperated with the trustee, amended filings as needed, and lacked intent to conceal assets or deceive creditors. (Bankr. D. Neb.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 13, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-067

Kowalski, In re--Paloian v. Byline Bank

Ruling
Automatic stay did not apply to presentment of negotiable instrument and payment by bank. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Exceptions; Presentment of Negotiable Instrument.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 13, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-056

Wood, In re

Ruling
State contempt order obtained by creditor was a willful violation of the automatic stay since it sought collection on pre-petition debt without excluding estate property despite notice of bankruptcy. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Scope.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 13, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-054

Miracle Rest. Group, In re

Ruling
Purdue Pharma did not prohibit temporary, non-consensual, non-debtor injunctions issued at confirmation to facilitate a successful reorganization. (Bankr. E.D. La.)
Issue(s)
Power of Court; Issuance of Necessary or Appropriate Order, Process, or Judgment.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 13, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-076

Thomas, In re--21st Mortg. Corp. v. Thomas

Ruling
Court confirmed debtors' Chapter 13 plan, ruling manufactured home loan not subject to "motor vehicle" classification. (Bankr. M.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 12, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-047

Lindesmith, In re

Ruling
Conversion to Chapter 13 denied due to debtors’ lack of realistic ability to pay creditors in Chapter 13. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse; Considerations When Presumption Does Not Apply.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 12, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-046