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§ 523(a)(2)(A)

Clem, In re-- Clem v. Tomlinson

Ruling
Bankruptcy court erred in failing to apply collateral estoppel to arbitrator’s findings that debtor’s alleged fraud and misrepresentation were not established. (5th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False Representations or Actual Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 23, 2024 , LexisNexis #0325-005

Hobbs, In re--Krommes v. Hobbs

Ruling
Arbitration award's factual findings met the necessary elements for nondischargeability on grounds of false representations. (Bankr. W.D. Ky.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False Representations or Actual Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #0225-066

Novak, In re

Ruling
Debt from personal guaranty of company's factoring agreement obligations found dischargeable due to lack of debtor's involvement in negotiation or execution and absence of evidence showing wrongful intent. (Bankr. E.D. La.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False Representations or Actual Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 21, 2024 , LexisNexis #0125-011

Levitt, In re

Ruling
Creditor's non-dischargeability complaint dismissed due to failure to allege reliance on debtor's false representation. (Bankr. D. Me.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False Representations or Actual Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 02, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-039

Humphrey, In re--Huebner v. Humphrey

Ruling
Debt related to debtor's intentional misrepresentation in sale of house was nondischargeable. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False Representations or Actual Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-038

Iacovazzi, In re--SnowWolf v. Iacovazzi

Ruling
Plaintiff's complaint alleged sufficient facts to support non-dischargeability and breach of contract claim based on defendant's intentional misrepresentation of using non-existent business entity. (Bankr. M.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False Representations or Actual Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 26, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-037

Tileh, In re--Idaho DOL v. Tileh

Ruling
Overpayment of unemployment benefits was nondischargeable as the undisputed facts showed the state department of labor relied on debtor’s misrepresentations. (Bankr. D. Idaho)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False Representations or Actual Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 06, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-059

McClelland, In re--United States v. McClelland

Ruling
Debt was nondischargeable as debtor obtained Social Security overpayment through false pretenses and with the intent to deceive the SSA. (Bankr. N.D. Iowa)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False Representations or Actual Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 05, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-058

Odeh, In re

Ruling
Complaint provided sufficient factual allegations of fraud against only one of two defendants,but leave to amend was granted. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 09, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-056

Cmelka, In re--WBL SPO II LLC v. Cmelka

Ruling
Debt was excepted from discharge as debtor's failure to schedule creditor's claim ultimatelyresulted in denying the creditor the opportunity to file a proof of claim. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 09, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-057