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§ 157(c)(1)

Nobilis Health Corp., In re--Giuliano v. Fleming

Ruling
Breach of fiduciary duty claims against debtors' former officers and directors were corematters only as to defendants against whom equitable subordination was sought. (Bankr. D.Del.)
Issue(s)
Procedures; Proceedings Related to Bankruptcy; Authority to Hear.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #0824-046

In re People Who Care Youth Ctr., Inc. -- People Who Care Youth Ctr., Inc. v. Ammec, Inc.

Ruling
Court lacked authority to enter a final judgment in proceeding arising under state law absentthe consent of all parties, so proposed findings and conclusions had to be submitted to thedistrict court for de novo review. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Procedures; Proceedings Related to Bankruptcy; Authority to Hear.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 26, 2023 , LexisNexis #1223-046

Art & Architecture Books of the 21st Century, In re--Leslie v. Ace Gallery N.Y. Corp.

Ruling
Bankruptcy court lacked jurisdiction to enter a final judgment absent consent of all of theparties to plan agent’s non-core claims for conversion and breach of fiduciary duty againstdefendant. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Procedures; Proceedings Related to Bankruptcy; Authority to Hear.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 16, 2022 , LexisNexis #0422-023

Smith, In re--BKGD, LLC v. Townsend

Ruling
Abstention was warranted where relief requested could not be granted without determiningthat the trial court was wrong when it ruled that debtor had authority to transfer certaininterests. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Procedures; Proceedings Related to Bankruptcy; Authority to Hear.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 10, 2017 , LexisNexis #0517-085

One World Adoption Servs., In re--Kerr v. American Alternative Insurance Corp.

Ruling
Insurance coverage proceeding where the only causes of action were breach of a prepetitioncontract and request for declaratory judgment regarding parties' rights under that contract wasa noncore proceeding as neither cause of action invoked a substantive right created by thebankruptcy code. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Procedures; Proceedings Related to Bankruptcy; Authority to Hear.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 10, 2017 , LexisNexis #0517-084

Cole v. James B. Nutter & Co. (In re Cole)

Ruling
Debtors did not have a standing to bring claims without the trustee and trustee may not bejoined to cure debtor's problem with standing. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Procedures; Proceedings Related to Bankruptcy; Authority to Hear.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 05, 2017 , LexisNexis #0217-048

Ally Fin. Inc. v. Miller (In re Miller)

Ruling
Bankruptcy court could continue to exercise jurisdiction over tort, fraud and conversion claims that were related to debtors' bankruptcy.
Issue(s)
Should bankruptcy court dismiss claims of tortious interference, fraud, and conspiracy to commit fraud against debtors and non-debtors for lack of subject matter jurisdiction?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 09, 2016 , LexisNexis #0316-032

Loveridge v. Hall (In re Renewable Energy Dev. Corp.)

Ruling
District court erred in referring state law suit against former trustee to bankruptcy court without the consent of the parties.
Issue(s)
Was suit by former client of former trustee concerning the client's ability to enter into wind farm leases on the same properties were subject to debtor's leases, on which debtor had defaulted on payments, properly referred to bankruptcy court?

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 02, 2015 , LexisNexis #0815-031

Merv Props. LLC v. Fifth Third Bank (In re Merv Props. LLC)

Ruling
Withdrawal of reference properly denied where claims could most efficiently be adjudicated in bankruptcy court.
Issue(s)
Should reference of debtor's action against bank for breach of contract and fraud be withdrawn?

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 17, 2014 , LexisNexis #0714-027

Schafer v. Nextiraone Fed. LLC

Ruling
Adversary proceeding that could alter debtor's rights and impact administration was related to debtor's bankruptcy.
Procedural posture

Defendant filed a motion to withdraw the reference under 28 U.S.C.S. § 157(d). Chapter 7 trustee opposed the motion.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 18, 2012 , LexisNexis #0712-065