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Coan v. MDC Corp. (In re Louis Gherlone Excavating Inc.)

Ruling
Postpetition transfer of funds by third party was not avoidable but transfer made directly by debtor was avoidable.
Issue(s)
Were postpetition transfers by debtor and debtor's owner and principal avoidable as unauthorized?

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on December 19, 2014 , LexisNexis #0115-059

Employers Mut. Cas. Co. v. Vigilotti (In re Vigilotti)

Ruling
Judgment debt was nondischargeable due to explicit findings of fraudulent inducement.
Issue(s)
Was state court judgment based on fraudulent representations nondischargeable?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 12, 2014 , LexisNexis #1014-018

In re Lucarelli

Ruling
Chapter 11 plan could not be confirmed due to violation of absolute priority rule, which was not eliminated in individual chapter 11 cases by BAPCPA.
Issue(s)
Whether the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 eliminated the absolute priority rule in individual chapter 11 debtor cases?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 04, 2014 , LexisNexis #1014-062

Rosenberg & Press LLC v. Feenstra (In re Feenstra)

Ruling
Debt for legal fees was discharged absent misrepresentation of ability to pay.
Issue(s)
Whether an amount owed to a creditor for unpaid legal fees was nondischargeable pursuant to 11 U.S.C.S. § 523(a)(2).

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 15, 2013 , LexisNexis #1213-051

Skipp, In re--Skipp v. Brigham

Ruling
Defendant's Guardian Ad Litem Fees were nondischargeable as court ruled that the fees were in nature of support. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Domestic Support Obligations.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 16, 2012 , LexisNexis #0918-049