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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

Estate of Steinke, In re

Ruling
The effective date of the plan for purposes of property valuation refers to the confirmation date, not the petition date. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation; Value of Property Distributed No Less Than if Estate Were Liquidated.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 31, 2024 , LexisNexis #0325-020

Raynor, In re

Ruling
Court denied discharge of student loan debt as debtor failed to provide sufficient explanation for not pursuing employment in her field of study and working lower-paying jobs. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Educational Loans.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 20, 2024 , LexisNexis #0225-018

Rogers, In re

Ruling
Debtor was only required to commit the debtor's projected disposable income to the fundingof the Chapter 13 plan. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Objections; Considerations on Objection By Trustee or

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 11, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-070

Emiabata, In re

Ruling
Debtors' attested financial position did not reflect a level of poverty warranting in formapauperis status. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Proceedings in forma pauperis.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #0524-075

Diocese of Rochester, In re

Ruling
Competing disclosure statements from debtor diocese, creditors' committee, and insurer werenot approved as they did not sufficiently detail abuse claim settlements under the bankruptcyplan. (Bankr. W.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Contents of Plan; Mandatory Provisions; Equality of Treatment of Claims or Interests

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on February 16, 2024 , LexisNexis #0424-046

Diocese of Rochester, In re

Ruling
Motion seeking approval of the settlement agreement was not and had not been rendered anullity and moot by the conveyance of the yet unaccepted post-settlement offer. (Bankr.W.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Compromise and Arbitration.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on December 08, 2023 , LexisNexis #0224-024

Fanning, In re

Ruling
Debtors did not prevail on a motion to abrogate local bankruptcy court rule that did not abridge substantive rights to incur debt but rather effectuated trustee supervision. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Rights and Powers of Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 30, 2023 , LexisNexis #0723-070

Imperial Frozen Foods Op Co., LLC, In re

Ruling
Internal Revenue Service's second amended claim denied as the IRS did not meet its burden of establishing validity. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Priorities; Order of Priorities; Unsecured Governmental Claims.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 03, 2023 , LexisNexis #0623-084

Diocese of Rochester, In re--Diocese of Rochester v. Continental Ins. Co.

Ruling
Stay lifted to allow insurance carriers to commence a declaratory judgment action to determine liability insurance coverage of sexual abuse claims made against the debtor diocese. (Bankr. W.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Power of Court; Issuance of Necessary or Appropriate Order, Process, or Judgment.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 25, 2023 , LexisNexis #0623-076