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Steward, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy court denied creditor’s motion to alter or amend ruling that the automatic stay should be retroactively annulled in order to validate post-petition appellate judgment in favor of debtor. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
New Trials; Amendment of Judgments.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 19, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-100

Lutheran Home & Servs. for the Aged, In re

Ruling
Court refused to lift automatic stay as personal injury claims threatened debtors’ assets and reorganization efforts. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 10, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-028

Gomez, In re

Ruling
Court denied debtor's request for a fee waiver as the appeal lacked merit, involved issues immaterial to the bankruptcy case, and debtor could not articulate a valid reason for the appeal. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Fees.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 25, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-098

Gomez v. Kokoszka

Ruling
Debtor’s claims concerning conduct occurring prior to debtor's petition filing were property of the estate. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-092

Servin, In re

Ruling
Court denied debtor’s motion to reopen due to his multi-year delay in seeking to reopen the case, without adequate justification. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Closing and Reopening Cases; When to Reopen.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 18, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-078

Steward, In re

Ruling
Appellate order violated the automatic stay as it was a continuation of an action against the debtor. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 28, 2025 , LexisNexis #0425-079

Cooper, In re--Cooper v. Cooper

Ruling
Applying res judicata to bar creditor's non-dischargeability claims would undermine the bankruptcy court's core jurisdiction over such issues and Congressional intent to commit dischargeability determinations to the bankruptcy courts. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-094