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27
Sep 2024
James Pine & Son Trucking LLC, In re
Ruling
Debtor offered no argument why the valuation standards under § 506 were not appropriate in a Subchapter V case. (Bankr. D.N.J.)
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Case Decided On
26
Sep 2024
Iacovazzi, In re--SnowWolf v. Iacovazzi
Ruling
Plaintiff's complaint alleged sufficient facts to support non-dischargeability and breach of contract claim based on defendant's intentional misrepresentation of using non-existent business entity. (Bankr. M.D. Pa.)
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Case Decided On
26
Sep 2024
Medcross Imaging, LLC, In re--Pettie v. Medcross Imaging, LLC
Ruling
Transfers could not be avoided absent any evidence that defendant was the initial transferee or an immediate or mediate transferee of the initial transferee. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
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Case Decided On
25
Sep 2024
Yuka Oh, In re--Looby v. Yuka Oh
Ruling
Debt was nondischargeble based on debtor’s defamatory statements that were made maliciously and without just cause, justification, or excuse with the subjective desire to cause the creditor harm. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
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Case Decided On
25
Sep 2024
Unique Fitness Concepts, LLC, In re
Ruling
Counsel's request for fees disallowed in part as a ten percent penalty for "lumping." (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
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Case Decided On
25
Sep 2024
Celsius Network LLC, In re--Barber Lake Dev. LLC v. Priority Power Mgmt., LLC
Ruling
Proceeding seeking turnover of equitable interest in facility and proceeds denied where the action was dependent on an unjust enrichment claim that was not viable under state law. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
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Case Decided On
25
Sep 2024
Johns, In re--Rutan v. Johns
Ruling
Debtor's failure to accurately state income and lack of financial records was not grounds to deny discharge given that debtor had few financial records and provided tax returns. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
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Case Decided On
25
Sep 2024
Edgewood Food Mart, In re--Lester v. Edgewood Food Mart, Inc.
Ruling
Creditor sanctioned for filing a frivolous complaint against debtor as it knew or should have known that it lacked standing to bring the proceeding. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
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Case Decided On
25
Sep 2024
Thomas Orthodontics, S.C., In re
Ruling
Creditor's failure to return ballot cannot be deemed acceptance of a Chapter 11 plan. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
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Case Decided On
24
Sep 2024
Shibley, In re--SouthState Bank v. Shibley
Ruling
Bank was granted sanctions as the debtor knew the sanctions motion he filed had no legal basis and was filed in bad faith to harass the bank and increase its costs. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
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Case Decided On
24
Sep 2024
Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers LLC, In re--GWA, LLC v. Jefferies Strategic Invs., LLC
Ruling
Court denied avoidance of forbearance agreement in its entirety where debtors agreed the transactions provided reasonably equivalent value. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
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Case Decided On
24
Sep 2024
Belcher, In re--GMT Mgmt. Grp., LLC v. Belcher
Ruling
Summary judgment as to nondischargeability denied due to insufficient factual support. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
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Case Decided On
24
Sep 2024
Benton, In re
Ruling
Automatic stay was not in effect where debtor had two cases dismissed within the past year and had not filed an appropriate motion. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
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Case Decided On
24
Sep 2024
Liberty Bridge Cap. Mgmt. GP, LLC, In re
Ruling
Transferee was protected from avoidance even if it failed to conduct a preliminary, diligent inquiry as there were no suspicious facts surrounding the transfer that would reflect the debtor's fraudulent intent or imminent insolvency. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
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Case Decided On
23
Sep 2024
RML, LLC, In re
Ruling
Certification of a direct appeal to the circuit court was granted as the court's prior judgment enforcing the reorganized debtor's plan injunction against the claimants involved an unsettled question of law regarding the bankruptcy system. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
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