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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

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

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

Stewart, In re

Ruling
Debtor's delay of nearly 3 years in objecting to proof of claim was presumptively unreasonable and prejudicial. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests; Objections.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 11, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-031

Hakli, In re--Hemme v. Hakli

Ruling
Debtors' tactical decision not to comply with state court's orders did not prevent the application of issue preclusion in nondischargeability proceeding. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 01, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-035

Crump, In re--Vara v. Crump

Ruling
Bankruptcy court had to weigh whether debtor had the requisite fraudulent intent to meet thefourth element of the Sixth Circuit's test when determining whether discharge should bedenied. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 26, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-097

Jackson, In re

Ruling
Debtor's employer was in contempt after failing to submit to the Chapter 13 trustee wageswithheld from debtor. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Power of Court.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 09, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-051