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Crawford, In re--Vara v. Crawford

Ruling
Discharge denied due to debtor’s inadequate recordkeeping and unexplained $300K cash disbursement. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 29, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-019

Trawick, In re

Ruling
Court questioned use of complex fee structure for auctioneer on $13K vehicle sale, citing inconsistencies and excessive commission. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Awards to Trustees, Examiners or Professional Persons.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 26, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-006

Coger, In re--L. Bryan Carr Co. LPA v. Coger

Ruling
Court questioned non-dischargeability of attorney fees, citing lack of written 401(k) agreement and insufficient evidence of misconduct. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 07, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-008

Tucker, In re

Ruling
Court confirmed Chapter 13 plan, allowing lien retention on motor vehicle as debtor was ineligible for discharge. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation; Allowed Secured Claimholders; Retention of Lien and Distribution of Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 03, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-018

Nolan, In re--Nolan v. Nolan

Ruling
Court permitted amendment to add securities violation debt claims while prohibiting after- the-bar expansion of other non-dischargeability claims. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Debt Relating to Securities Violations.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 01, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-036

Geahlen, In re

Ruling
Debtor allowed homestead exemption despite lack of legal title due to equitable ownership through resulting trust. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exemptions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 25, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-032

Morgan, In re

Ruling
A hearing on a motion to extend the automatic stay in case filed within one year of prior case had to be held before the stay terminated at the end of the 30-day period after petition date. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Duration; Cases Refiled Within One Year of Dismissal of One Prior Case; Extension of Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 23, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-081

Catanzarite, In re--Rewak v. Catanzarite

Ruling
Collateral estoppel did not apply to false representation and false pretenses issues, which were not actually and directly litigated in state court case. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False Representations or Actual Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 18, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-086

Berkley, In re

Ruling
Court allowed fraud and embezzlement claims because plaintiffs pled specific misrepresentations and misuse of funds, but dismissed fiduciary and larceny claims for lack of required elements. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 15, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-061

Nadeau, In re

Ruling
Chapter 7 discharge did not automatically preclude conversion to Chapter 13 as debtor would need to propose and complete a confirmable plan. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Conversion.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 06, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-043