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In re Smith

The chapter 7 trustee filed a motion to compromise and settle the debtor's discrimination claim against his former employer. In the underlying lawsuit, the debtor, along with numerous co-plaintiffs, alleged, inter alia, that the employer's use of a written test known as the work competency assessment to screen employees for inter-division transfers and promotions violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Ruling: 
Settlement of debtor's discrimination action against former employer approved.
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on September 10,2008, LexisNexis #1208-105

In re Roqumore

Chapter 7 trustee in two related bankruptcy cases filed a joint motion pursuant to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9019 to compromise three adversary proceedings brought on behalf of the estates of a corporate debtor and an individual debtor.
Ruling: 
Settlement of adversary proceedings denied as not in best interests of the estate.
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Court: ( Isgur ) [ Bankruptcy Court ]
Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on August 11,2008, LexisNexis #1008-055