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Hozey, In re

Ruling
Court found that debtor's bankruptcy schedules and statements, particularly those disclosingher income, did not reasonably and accurately reflect her financial condition. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #0724-017

H&H Fast Props., In re

Ruling
Counsel for the debtor was entitled to compensation and reimbursement of expenses but theamount requested was reduced as they could not bill for correcting their own mistakes. (Bankr.N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Factors to Be Considered.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 22, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-077

Zavalza, In re

Ruling
Debtor was only entitled to partially avoid a judgment lien as consideration of liquidationcosts in the calculation of her homestead exemption was not warranted. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 11, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-057

IYS Ventures, LLC, In re

Ruling
Chapter 11 debtor was entitled to assume certain leases as a proper exercise of businessjudgment. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases; Trustee's Right to Assume or Reject.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 04, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-033

Keebler, In re--Desmond v. Keebler

Ruling
No recovery was appropriate as defendants were the only parties with ownership andpossessory interests in the property after avoidance of the transfer. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Liability of Transferee of Avoided Transfer.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 29, 2024 , LexisNexis #0524-092

H & H Fast Props., In re--H & H Fast Props. v. Toorak Cap. Partners, LLC

Ruling
Debtor was not entitled to a preliminary injunction as the state court proceeding would notimpair debtor's ability to reorganize. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Power of Court.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 18, 2024 , LexisNexis #0524-051

DeFranco, In re--Burke v. DeFranco

Ruling
Judgment debt was nondischargeable as debtor was precluded from relitigating the factsdetermined in trial court or otherwise admitted by debtor. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 15, 2024 , LexisNexis #0524-035

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

Ruling
Debtor's adversary proceeding against the city that had impounded vehicles pre-petition wasdismissed with prejudice where the debtor's case was closed and was not reopened. (Bankr.N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Closing and Reopening Cases; When to Reopen.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #0424-027

Evans, In re

Ruling
Motion to vacate order confirming debtor's Chapter 13 plan was denied as debtor properlynotified the parties known to her and filed and confirmed a plan in accordance withapplicable law. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Modification of Plan After Confirmation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 02, 2024 , LexisNexis #0324-096

Spiegel, In re

Ruling
Claim disallowed as claimant was unable to demonstrate that a contract existed and the courtcould not conclude that the elements of unjust enrichment or some other equitable doctrinewould require the creation of a debt in favor of claimant. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests; Disallowance.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 26, 2024 , LexisNexis #0324-036