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Cross v. K.B. Toys

Ruling
Debtor's EEOC claim arising postpetition but pre-confirmation did not survive confirmation and was discharged.
Procedural posture

Plaintiff terminated employee filed a pro se employment discrimination suit against defendant former employer, alleging that she was retaliated and discriminated against due to her sex in violation of her rights under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII). The employer moved for a judgment on the pleadings pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(c).

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opinion summary, case decided on August 22, 2006 , LexisNexis #0906-097

PRD LP v. Lopez (In re PRD LP)

Ruling
Bankruptcy court properly transferred venue from Illinois to Puerto Rico.
Procedural posture

Appellant limited partnership appealed from the bankruptcy court, and appellees, an estate, various individuals and contractors, opposed the appeal. The bankruptcy court had concluded that, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1412, it was appropriate to transfer venue from the Northern District of Illinois to the District of Puerto Rico.

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opinion summary, case decided on August 22, 2006 , LexisNexis #0906-103