Mar
27
2020
Hardin, In re--American Zurich Ins. Co. v. Hardin
Ruling:
Motion to dismiss denied where debtor was pursuing a legitimate bankruptcy purpose andhad acted in good faith, fully disclosed his assets and financial affairs, and cooperated withthe trustee. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on March 27,2020, LexisNexis #0520-043
Mar
27
2020
Berge, In re--MarketGraphics Research Grp., Inc. v. Berge
Ruling:
Dischargeability of debts affirmed as nothing in the record supported a finding that debtoracted with the requisite intent to injure. (6th Cir.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on March 27,2020, LexisNexis #0520-063
Court: Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Mar
27
2020
Smith, In re--Robson v. Smith
Ruling:
Creditors failed to show an exception to discharge for any debt owed to them by debtor.(Bankr. E.D. Okla.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on March 27,2020, LexisNexis #0520-030
Mar
27
2020
Goldberg, In re
Ruling:
Proceeds in excess of foreclosing creditor's security interest in property remained subject tothe automatic stay. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on March 27,2020, LexisNexis #0520-065
Mar
26
2020
Pile, In re
Ruling:
Objection to discharge filed on the last day for objections that did not commence an adversaryproceeding could not be accepted as a formal complaint. (Bankr. D. Md.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on March 26,2020, LexisNexis #0520-050
Mar
26
2020
R.C.A. Rubber Co., In re--Suhar v. Pension Benefit Guar. Corp.
Ruling:
Motion to dismiss trustee’s avoidance proceeding granted where lien at issue was a statutorylien that not be avoided as a preferential transfer. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
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Commercial case opionion summary, case decided on March 26,2020, LexisNexis #0520-041
Mar
26
2020
TelexFree, In re--Darr v. United States
Ruling:
IRS's post-petition erroneous refund related to its pre-petition tax claim and was not anadministrative expense claim. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
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Commercial case opionion summary, case decided on March 26,2020, LexisNexis #0520-029
Mar
25
2020
Engelman, In re
Ruling:
Debtor was not eligible to be a debtor under Chapter 13 unsecured debt in excess of thespecified limit. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on March 25,2020, LexisNexis #0520-026
Mar
24
2020
Adesanya, In re--Novartis Pharm. Corp. v. Adesanya
Ruling:
Summary judgment in nondischargeability proceeding denied due to questions of factregarding debtor spouse’s state of mind. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on March 24,2020, LexisNexis #0520-033
Mar
24
2020
Gistis, In re
Ruling:
Debtor's attorney sanctioned for providing incorrect information on Schedule C pertaining todebtor's homestead exemption. (Bankr. D. Me.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on March 24,2020, LexisNexis #0520-044
Mar
23
2020
Bronx Miracle Gospel Tabernacle Word of Faith Ministries, In re
Ruling:
Trustee was entitled to take control of estate property to prevent unauthorized use. (Bankr.S.D.N.Y.)
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Commercial case opionion summary, case decided on March 23,2020, LexisNexis #0520-066
Mar
23
2020
Ratcliff
Ruling:
Debtor-in-possession could avoid creditor's lien due to the creditor’s failure to reperfect itssecurity interest after debtor’s name change. (Bankr. D. Minn.)
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Commercial case opionion summary, case decided on March 23,2020, LexisNexis #0520-040
Mar
23
2020
Steiner, In re--Steiner v. Wilmington Sav. Fund Soc’y, FSB
Ruling:
Chapter 13 debtors' cases were dismissed for bad faith where they filed multiple bankruptcycases as part of a long-running scheme to manipulate and abuse the Bankruptcy Code. (B.A.P.8th Cir.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on March 23,2020, LexisNexis #0520-046
Mar
23
2020
Shawver, In re--GCAP Holdings LLC v. Shawver
Ruling:
Debt was dischargeable where creditor failed to establish required elements of fraud andmisrepresentation. (Bankr. E.D. Mo.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on March 23,2020, LexisNexis #0520-031
Mar
20
2020
Graham, In re--Adams v. Graham
Ruling:
Pre-petition settlement agreement was not determinative of whether a debt was due to willfuland malicious injury for dischargeability purposes. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on March 20,2020, LexisNexis #0520-037