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Barkley v. Reilly

Ruling
Discharge was denied because debtors committed fraud by omitting key transfers on their financial affairs statement. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 26, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-041

Steward, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy court denied creditor’s motion to alter or amend ruling that the automatic stay should be retroactively annulled in order to validate post-petition appellate judgment in favor of debtor. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
New Trials; Amendment of Judgments.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 19, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-100

Prieto, In re

Ruling
Collateral estoppel did not apply to state mortgage foreclosure act claim that was not actually litigated and decided on the merits in any prior proceeding but the claim was barred by the statute of limitations. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests; Disallowance; Unenforceable Claim.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 15, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-077

Yerusha, LLC, In re

Ruling
Municipal fines related to maintenance of vacant lots owned by real estate developer debtor were deemed administrative expenses necessary to preserve the estate. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Administrative Expenses; Types of Expenses Allowed; Estate Expenses; Preservation of the Estate.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 07, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-032

Chandler, In re

Ruling
Attorney’s fees approved despite filing for ineligible debtor as court found no excessive compensation and no harm from dismissal delay. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Debtor’s Transactions with Attorneys; Excessive Compensation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 31, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-029

Butler, In re--Butler v. City of Chicago

Ruling
Debtor sufficiently alleged that city’s actions to collect a prepetition debt violated the automatic stay. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Scope.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 24, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-081

Lutheran Home & Servs. for the Aged, In re

Ruling
Court refused to lift automatic stay as personal injury claims threatened debtors’ assets and reorganization efforts. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 10, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-028

Chandler, In re

Ruling
Court upheld attorney’s fee but rebuked delay in dismissal motion for extra payroll deductions. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Debtor’s Transactions with Attorneys; Excessive Compensation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 03, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-004

Smith, In re--Smith v. S.A.I.L., LLC

Ruling
Court allowed lender’s claim as the fully disclosed loan terms—including inclusion of the collateral deposit in the “amount financed”—complied with the interest cap under state predatory loan prevention act. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests; Disallowance; Unenforceable Claim.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 26, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-031

Gomez, In re

Ruling
Court denied debtor's request for a fee waiver as the appeal lacked merit, involved issues immaterial to the bankruptcy case, and debtor could not articulate a valid reason for the appeal. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Fees.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 25, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-098