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Johnson, In re--Johnson v. Trewartha
Aug
14
2025
Ruling
Decedent’s estate administrator's claim against debtor was not for an intentional tort and had been discharged. (Bankr. S.D. Ind.)
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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Cesar-Barbosa, In re
Aug
11
2025
Ruling
Debtor’s reckless driving did not meet willfulness standard for nondischargeability because court found no evidence of intent or knowledge that injury was substantially certain. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
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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Long, In re--Century Recovery, LLC v. Long
Aug
05
2025
Ruling
Non-compete judgment was dischargeable absent evidence of willful, malicious intent. (Bankr. E.D. Tex.)
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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Bundy, In re--St. Luke's Health Sys. v. Bundy
Aug
05
2025
Ruling
Defamation judgment against debtor held nondischargeable as prior state court findings showed willful and malicious injury. (Bankr. D. Utah)
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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Watson, In re--Watson v. Bradsher
Aug
04
2025
Ruling
False imprisonment judgment against county commissioner held nondischargeable due to willful and malicious abuse of authority. (11th 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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Wolfe, In re--Impact Images, Inc. v. Wolfe
May
21
2025
Ruling
State court's findings of willful and malicious misappropriation of trade secrets had preclusive effect in nondischargeability proceeding. (Bankr. E D. Tenn.)
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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Adair, In re--Adair v. Stutsman Constr., L.L.C.
May
20
2025
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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O'Keefe, In re--Horton v. O'Keefe
Mar
04
2025
Ruling
Debtor’s use of force was not grounds for nondischargeable debt where debtor reasonably believed force was necessary to prevent injury and that the amount of force he used was reasonable under the circumstances. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
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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Johnson, In re--Heyerholm v. Johnson
Mar
04
2025
Ruling
Personal injury debt was dischargeable since debtors did not consciously disregard their duty of ordinary care as their actions were a reasonable attempt to avoid causing the injury. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
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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Mahadevan, In re--Bikkina v. Mahadevan
Feb
21
2025
Ruling
Defamation judgment against debtor was nondischargeable. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
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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