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Estiatorio Ent. Ltd., In re

Ruling
Building was abandoned to the debtor under § 554(c) as scheduled property not administered. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Abandonment of Property of the Estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-093

Wolfe, In re

Ruling
Debtor was entitled to her share of proceeds from sale of former marital home in which she claimed a valid homestead exemption. (Bankr. E.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Choice Between Federal and State Law; Alternative Exemptions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-086

Rothman, In re

Ruling
Debtor failed to establish grounds for reopening case to stay ejectment proceedings. (Bankr. D.N.J.)
Issue(s)
Closing and Reopening Cases; When to Reopen.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-078

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

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

Adair, In re--Adair v. Stutsman Constr., L.L.C.

Ruling
Unclean hands defense to nondischargeability was improperly precluded as it was not litigated in state court default judgment proceeding. (5th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to Another Entity or Property of Another Entity.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 20, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-089