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Square LLC (In re Richburg)--Richburg v. Glyndon

Ruling
Non-monetary sanctions were imposed because counsel relied on unverified AI-generated citations instead of verifying legal sources. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Signing of Papers; Representations to the Court; Sanctions; Verification and Copies of Papers.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 27, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-049

Richburg, In re

Ruling
Debtors’ objection to mortgage claim was overruled due to failure to overcome prima facie validity. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Proof of Claim.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 25, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-047

Corey, In re

Ruling
Court assessed damages against bankruptcy petition preparer for failing to ensure required forms were filed. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 11, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-053

Weathers, In re

Ruling
Attorneys' fees and costs awarded for creditor’s willful violation of the automatic stay using a lodestar calculation with reductions due to duplication of efforts and use of improper billing increments. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Remedies for Violation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 03, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-082

Clouter Creek Reserve LLC, In re

Ruling
Court approved debtor’s post-petition financing allowing priming lien on property to enhance value and marketability, despite objections from existing lienholders. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Obtaining Credit; Secured by Lien with Priority over Existing Lien.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 18, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-033

Addison, In re

Ruling
Debtor's motion to stay dismissal order pending appeal denied as debtor failed to show a strong likelihood of success on the merits. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Debtor’s Duties; Individual Voluntary Debtor’s Failure to File in Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Case.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-009

Jones, In re

Ruling
Debtor's motion to impose the automatic stay granted was denied as debtor's testimony about her changed circumstances rebutted the presumption of bad faith despite inaccuracies included in motion by counsel. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Duration; Cases Filed Within One Year of Dismissal of Two or More Prior Cases.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 31, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-005

Hardin, In re

Ruling
Automatic stay in debtors’ third case filed within one year terminated on the 30th day after filing as debtors did not obtain a timely extension. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Duration.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 05, 2024 , LexisNexis #0225-055

Gibbs, In re

Ruling
Objection to proof of claim overruled as debtor's spouse failed to rebut the presumption of validity by appearing at the hearing or providing evidence. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 21, 2024 , LexisNexis #0225-061

Norman, In re

Ruling
Dismissal with prejudice for two years was warranted due to debtor's bad faith conduct and abuse of the bankruptcy process. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Debtor’s Duties; Individual Voluntary Debtor’s Failure to File in Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Case.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 19, 2024 , LexisNexis #0225-063