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Rule 3003(c)(2)

In re Digerati Techs Inc.

Ruling
Non-creditor lacked standing to sue on behalf of estate.
Issue(s)
Could parties who had filed neither a proof of claim nor a proof of interest be granted standing to prosecute actions on behalf of estate?

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 21, 2014 , LexisNexis #0614-139

In re American G.I. Forum

Ruling
Failure to file claim in debtor's prior case was not grounds for disallowance in current case.
Issue(s)
Should creditor's current claim for back pay be disallowed on the grounds that the debt was neither scheduled nor claimed it debtor's prior case.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 27, 2013 , LexisNexis #1213-032

Schuman v. Connaught Group Ltd. (In re Connaught Group Ltd.)

Ruling
Class certification granted with regard to WARN Act claims against debtor.
Procedural posture

Putative class named plaintiff brought adversary claims under the Federal and New York State Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Acts, asserting that debtor, which was engaged in the business of designing and selling fashion apparel for women, failed to give required notice. After debtor's plan was confirmed, the class plaintiff moved for certification of the class, and the debtor's trust opposed the motion.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 16, 2013 , LexisNexis #0513-035