Pankey v. Pankey (In re Pankey)

Apr

2015

11 U.S.C.

Ruling:

Debtor's attorneys were not liable for amounts transferred to third parties relating to debtor's personal injury claim but was liable for retaining portion of settlement as unapproved fee.

Issue:

Were debtor's attorneys liable to the estate for payment of funds from the debtor's personal injury settlement to third parties to satisfy claims relating to the personal injury case?

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Court: Northern District of Iowa ( Collins ) [ Bankruptcy Court ]

Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on April 06,2015, LexisNexis #0415-128