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§ 523(a)(4)

Bunch, In re--Robertson v. Bunch

Ruling
Judgment against debtor attorney for misappropriated settlement funds was nondischargeable on the basis of fiduciary fraud. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or Larceny.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 30, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-034

Parker, In re--Martin v. Parker

Ruling
Breach of contract judgment was not basis for nondischargeable debt on grounds of fiduciary fraud or embezzlement given debtor’s good faith in relying on bank’s advice to liquidate accounts. (4th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or Larceny.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 01, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-010

Williams, In re

Ruling
Debt was nondischargeable as the state court's factual findings that debtor breached her fiduciary duties as a manager and member of the LLC by misappropriating funds had preclusive effect. (Bankr. S.D. Miss.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or Larceny.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 05, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-034

Di Bacco, In re--Kline v. Di Bacco

Ruling
Debts were nondischargeable where debtor's partner was a fiduciary and his failure to maintain proper records constituted defalcation while acting in a fiduciary capacity. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or Larceny.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 13, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-038

Aurangzaib, In re--Chun v. Aurangzaib

Ruling
Complaint in nondischargeability proceeding dismissed without prejudice due to failure to plead with particularity. (Bankr. D.N.J.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or Larceny.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 10, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-037

Deol, In re--Goel v. Deol

Ruling
Debtor's debt found non-dischargeable for defalcation while acting in fiduciary capacity based on unauthorized bank withdrawals without co-owner's consent, and willful contempt of arbitration award through collateral attacks. (Bankr. E.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or Larceny.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 18, 2024 , LexisNexis #0125-012

Riegle, In re

Ruling
Creditor was entitled to have its debt declared nondischargeable as it was based on a state court judgment where debtor was found liable for embezzling and punitive damages. (Bankr. C.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or Larceny.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 11, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-060

Guebara, In re--Hays v. Guebara

Ruling
Court rejected nondischargeability claim based on state conversion judgment that did notestablish a fiduciary relationship or embezzlement or larceny. (Bankr. D.N.M.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 09, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-032

Bielmeier, In re

Ruling
Owners' claim was partially nondischargeable as the debt arose from larceny but the owners'recovery was limited to amounts paid on change orders and interest thereon. (Bankr. W.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-090

Uku, In re--Knoll v. Uku

Ruling
Plaintiff was not entitled to summary judgment with respect to adversary proceeding as themere fact that a state court found a breach of fiduciary duty was insufficient to meet plaintiff'sthreshold burden. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 24, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-089