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Fire, In re

Ruling
Property was returned to debtor because its necessity for housing and income outweighed creditors' recovery prospects. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Turnover of Property to the Estate; Delivery of Property to Trustee.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 27, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-036

Nealey, In re--Nealey v. Ohio AG

Ruling
Department of Treasury’s payment of debtor’s tax refund to state to satisfy overpayment of unemployment benefits was partially avoidable as preferential. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Preferences.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 11, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-015

Dayton Dev. Partners, LLC, In re

Ruling
Debtor’s counsel representation approved where proposed fee payments by related affiliates were fully disclosed via executed agreements. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 04, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-028

Brown, In re--Copeland v. Brown

Ruling
Defamation judgment held nondischargeable as court found debtors’ malicious accusations caused personal injury. (Bankr. W.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Full-Compliance Discharge; Restitution or Damages For Willful or Malicious Injury or Death.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 31, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-047

Mooers, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy Court approved the attorney's fees despite concerns as the voluntary reduction taken by counsel exceeds what would have been necessary to address concerns about pre- bankruptcy services and high hourly rates. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-080

SCS Logistics, In re

Ruling
Court denied abstention and stay relief as overlapping state law issues were core to bankruptcy and risked duplicative litigation. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio) FACTS: 1. Roy Fernandez and Brian Peters had a dispute over the ownership and operation of SCS Logistics, Inc. (SCS-California)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Cases and Proceedings; Abstention; Discretionary Abstention.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 18, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-071

Crawford, In re

Ruling
Motion to seal was denied due to failure to meet the heavy burden standard. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Public Access to Papers; Protective Orders.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 17, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-076

Staker, In re

Ruling
Chapter 7 trustee could receive compensation for services that provided an identifiable benefit to the bankruptcy estate despite conversion to Chapter 13 prior to any payments or turnover to creditors. (Bankr. S.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 March 10, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-028

Nwosu, In re

Ruling
Chapter 13 case dismissed due to debtor’s bad faith violation of state court receivership orders, failure to make plan payments, and lack of a feasible budget. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 07, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-044

Long, In re

Ruling
Debtors' motion to seal settlement agreement due to failure to show the settlement documents contained confidential commercial information or trade secrets. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Public Access to Papers.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 04, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-001