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Lugo, In re

Ruling
Court ruled foreclosure sale was valid because stay did not apply to property owned by debtor’s corporation. (Bankr. D.P.R.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Scope.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 18, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-058

Ithier, In re

Ruling
Debtor's conduct, while involving initial non-disclosure of assets, did not rise to the level of egregiousness required for a bar to refile upon voluntary dismissal. (Bankr. D.P.R.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Dismissal; Subsequent Filings.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 11, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-029

Rosario, In re

Ruling
Court deferred to Chapter 7 trustee’s business judgment in settling damages claim held by debtor in case converted from Chapter 11. (Bankr. D.P.R.)
Issue(s)
Duties of Trustee; Included Duties; Collect and Reduce to Money Property of the Estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 05, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-017

Ruiz, In re--Rodriguez v. Junta De Retiro Del Gobierno De P.R.

Ruling
Debtor’s claims for violation of the discharge that predated the effective date of the plan were discharged under the terms of the plan. (Bankr. D.P.R.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 20, 2025 , LexisNexis #0425-077

Galarza, In re

Ruling
Complaint alleging federal government willfully violated a discharge order had to be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction as taxpayers could not seek damages for unauthorized collection actions without first exhausting administrative remedies with the IRS. (Bankr. D.P.R.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 07, 2024 , LexisNexis #0125-057

Toro, In re

Ruling
Debtor could not reduce her homestead exemption as the residential property had been abandoned and was no longer property of the estate or under the administration of the trustee. (Bankr. D.P.R.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Types of Exempt Property; Interest in Residential Property or Burial Plot.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-056

Vargas, In re

Ruling
Substitution of one claimant for another constituted an amendment to the original claim for which the debtor had been provided adequate notice. (Bankr. D.P.R.)
Issue(s)
Filing Proof of Claim or Interest; Time for Filing.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 27, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-023