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Brady v. Otton (In re Hill Wine Co. LLC)

Ruling
Counterclaim in avoidance proceeding dismissed as creditors could only recover from debtor by filing a valid proof of claim.
Issue(s)
Should creditors' counterclaim in avoidance proceeding seeking to recover from debtor be dismissed?

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 29, 2015 , LexisNexis #0215-116

Koopen v. Aberle (In re Aberle)

Ruling
State court finding of non-intoxication that was not necessary to judgment in boat accident case was not binding in nondischargeability proceeding.
Issue(s)
Was determination by state court in personal injury judgment that debtor was not intoxicated at the time of boat accident binding on bankruptcy court in nondischargeability proceeding?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 21, 2015 , LexisNexis #0215-088

Koopen v. Aberle (In re Aberle)

Ruling
State court finding of non-intoxication that was not necessary to judgment in boat accident case was not binding in nondischargeability proceeding.
Issue(s)
Was determination by state court in personal injury judgment that debtor was not intoxicated at the time of boat accident binding on bankruptcy court in nondischargeability proceeding?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 21, 2015 , LexisNexis #0215-088

In re McIntosh

Ruling
Debtor's former counsel's fee application denied due to breach of duty loyalty to client.
Issue(s)
Did debtor's former counsel breach the duty of loyalty to the debtor by switching sides on issue of whether avoided deed of trust was preserved for the benefit of the estate?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 16, 2015 , LexisNexis #0215-039

Board of Admin. Cal. Pub. Employees. Ret. Sys. v. Teixeira (In re Teixeira)

Ruling
Overpayments of benefits were dischargeable absent showing of intent.
Issue(s)
Was debtor's failure to inform state retirement system of her father's death and her willing receipt of the overpayments "larceny" that would render the debt nondischargeable?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 02, 2015 , LexisNexis #0115-084

In re Coreas

Ruling
Revaluation of property not warranted where debtor had obtained a valuation order to which creditor did not object.
Issue(s)
Should creditor's post-confirmation objection to valuation of debtor's property be sustained or overruled?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 16, 2014 , LexisNexis #0115-028

In re Rosa

Ruling
Discharge injunction from debtor's prior case prevented creditor from resurrecting in personam claim against debtor in current chapter 13 case.
Issue(s)
Did mortgagee hold an allowed unsecured in personam claim against "chapter 20" debtor after chapter 7 discharge?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 10, 2014 , LexisNexis #0115-017

In re Zeilinger

Ruling
Relief from stay granted to allow creditor to pursue claims against debtor based on alleged fraud and predatory practices.
Issue(s)
Should relief from stay be granted due to lack of adequate protection?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 24, 2014 , LexisNexis #1214-075

In re Khaury

Ruling
Debtor sanctioned for contempt and barred from attacking validity of court approved sale.
Issue(s)
Should debtor be held in contempt for filing postconfirmation state court conspiracy action which also sought to challenge the validity of a sale approved by the bankruptcy court?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 23, 2014 , LexisNexis #1114-071

Schoenmann v. Torchia (In re Synergy Acceptance Corp.)

Ruling
Reference of remaining state-law based avoidance proceeding withdrawn.
Issue(s)
Should district court withdraw the reference of a non-core proceeding based on state law?

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on October 22, 2014 , LexisNexis #1214-057