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Pentasuglia, In re

Ruling
Debtor’s case was dismissed because totality of circumstances showed ability to pay and lack of candor in financial disclosures. (Bankr. N.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 26, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-018

Houle, In re

Ruling
Case dismissed with two-year filing injunction due to debtor’s bad faith as demonstrated by history of tactical filings to prevent foreclosure. (Bankr. W.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-086

Stone, In re--Stone v. Mo. Higher Educ. Loan Auth.

Ruling
Chapter 7 case dismissed for substantial abuse as debtor underreported income, maintained excessive lifestyle, and failed to show good faith. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 08, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-040

Lindesmith, In re

Ruling
Conversion to Chapter 13 denied due to debtors’ lack of realistic ability to pay creditors in Chapter 13. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse; Considerations When Presumption Does Not Apply.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 12, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-046

Serna, In re

Ruling
Dismissal or conversion to Chapter 13 denied as Chapter 7 debtors had insufficient ability to pay unsecured creditors in hypothetical Chapter 13 plan and lacked bad faith. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 02, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-045

Elkins, In re

Ruling
Court dismissed debtor's Chapter 7 case for bad faith serial filings aimed at delaying foreclosure, and failure to meet obligations, imposing a two-year refiling bar. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 07, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-038

Mulberry Dev., LLC, In re

Ruling
Dismissal served the interests of both the debtor and creditors as the debtor showed no intent to fulfill its obligations and creditors could pursue claims outside of bankruptcy without further delay. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on February 28, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-018

Jackson, In re

Ruling
Court denied dismissal or conversion of debtor 's Chapter 7 case to Chapter 13 finding no creditor prejudice as home sale unlikely to yield sufficient funds to benefit unsecured creditors. (Bankr. W.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 06, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-043

Simon, In re

Ruling
Court dismissed debtor's Chapter 7 case for substantial abuse, finding sufficient disposable income to repay debts after reducing excessive expenses, and bad faith due to serial filings and noncompliance with prior plans. (Bankr. M.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse; Considerations When Presumption Does Not Apply; Totality of Circumstances.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 03, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-044

Antar, In re

Ruling
Case dismissed due to debtor's repeated refusal to appear and testify at § 341 creditors’ meeting, causing an unduly prejudicial delay. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 08, 2024 , LexisNexis #0125-062