Majestic Hills, LLC, In re--Fuchs v. Westfields Ins. Co.
Dec
26
2024
Ruling
Debtor's motion to approve settlement was granted as it fell within the range of reasonableness due to substantial obstacles to litigating, including the need to modify existing state. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Compromise and Arbitration.
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Black Diamond Energy of Del., Inc., In re--Black Diamond Energy of Del., Inc. v. Wyo. Oil & Gas Conservation Comm’n
Nov
27
2024
Ruling
Fine for debtor oil and gas well operator’s failure to comply with reporting and payment operations was liquidated damages for a past wrong and not excepted from the automatic stay. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Exceptions; Governmental Unit's Enforcement of Police or Regulatory Power.
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Koger, In re--Usoroh v. Koger
Sep
09
2024
Ruling
Buyer was entitled to relief from the bankruptcy stay to gain possession of Chapter 7 debtor's home purchased in a sheriff's sale as debtor lacked any legal or equitable interest in property. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Relief from Stay.
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U Lock, Inc., In re
Jun
24
2024
Ruling
Debtor's principal’s possession of two water tanks he was required to remove from debtor’sproperty pursuant to an earlier limited stay relief order did not violate the automatic stay.(Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay.
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Guy, In re
Sep
01
2023
Ruling
Chapter 13 case converted to Chapter 7 as debtor had substantial nonexempt equity that couldyield a return to general unsecured creditors. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause.
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U Lock, Inc., In re--Snyder v. Biros
Jul
21
2023
Ruling
Avoidance proceeding dismissed because defendant did not receive her property interestsfrom the debtor and therefore there were no avoidable transfers of an interest of the debtor.(Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Liability of Transferee of Avoided Transfer.
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Aller, In re
Mar
31
2023
Ruling
Bankruptcy court imposed sanctions against real estate agency it held in contempt for failure to respond in writing or appear as ordered regarding an unauthorized negotiation. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Limitation on Compensation of Professional Persons; Professionals Employed by Trustee or Committee.
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U Lock, In re
Jan
17
2023
Ruling
Creditor's motion for an allowed administrative expense claim was denied as neither thecreditor nor her attorney could have plausibly believed that the requested amount was anactual, necessary cost of preserving the estate. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Administrative Expenses; Types of Expenses Allowed; Estate
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Young, In re
Nov
15
2022
Ruling
Bankruptcy court granted application to employ special counsel as of the date the applicationwas filed as applicants failed to establish extraordinary circumstances warranting retroactiverelief for compensation. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers.
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Reppert, In re
Sep
30
2022
Ruling
Court entered an order dismissing the case with prejudice and imposing a two-year filing baras the creditors had been severely prejudiced by the debtor's failings. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal.
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