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§ 523(a)(6)

Jenkins, In re--Edwards Moving & Rigging, Inc. v. Jenkins

Ruling
Co-debtor's noncompete violation did not constitute willful and malicious injury as he left theformer employer based on the strain the work-related travel was placing on his family. (Bankr.M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 14, 2022 , LexisNexis #0622-035

Sligh, In re--Fator v. Sligh

Ruling
Debt was nondischargeable as evidence established extortion as a matter of law and debtor'sextortive actions led to willful and malicious injury as a matter of law. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 12, 2022 , LexisNexis #0622-034

Ferro, In re

Ruling
Chapter 7 debtor's tortious interference with prospective economic advantage wasnondischargeable as the requirement in § 523(a)(6) that the injury be inflicted maliciously.(Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 04, 2022 , LexisNexis #0522-089

Monday, In re--T.H. Glennon,Co. v. Monday

Ruling
Judgement excepted from debtor's discharge as debtor's unauthorized access and dissemination of creditor's confidential information violated his duty. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 23, 2022 , LexisNexis #0523-012

López, In re--Cartagena v. López

Ruling
Nondischargeability complaint dismissed with prejudice as it was devoid of any well-pleadedfacts addressing willful or malicious conduct. (Bankr. D.P.R.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 21, 2022 , LexisNexis #0522-058

Elam, In re--Christ Ctr. Divine Philosophy, Inc. v. Elam

Ruling
Debt was nondischargeable due to debtor's willful and malicious copyright infringement.(Bankr. W.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 02, 2022 , LexisNexis #0422-085

McGinn, In re--Eno v. McGinn

Ruling
Judgment debt was excepted from discharge due to debtor's willfulness in running overdecedent with motor vehicle. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 28, 2022 , LexisNexis #0422-065

Randlett, In re--A.M. v. Randlett

Ruling
State court judgment did not appear to be excepted from discharge as nothing in the statecourt complaint or the ensuing judgment supported a finding that the injury at issue waswillful vis-a-vis the debtor. (Bankr. N.D. W. Va.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 25, 2022 , LexisNexis #0422-064

Florimonte, In re--Scranton Laminated Labels, Inc. v. Florimonte

Ruling
Issue preclusion did not apply in nondischargeability proceeding as the issue of willfulnesswas neither litigated nor determined by a final and valid judgment. (Bankr. M.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 22, 2022 , LexisNexis #0422-040

Detwiler, In re--Crespo v. Detwiler

Ruling
Bankruptcy court held that plaintiff's claims against Chapter 7 debtor were excepted fromdischarge as her conviction of attempted assault in violation of state law preclusivelyestablished that she was liable to plaintiff for willful injury. (Bankr. D. Haw.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 14, 2022 , LexisNexis #0422-014