Where the confirmed plan made the liquidating trustee the party responsible for the quarterly fee payments in the stead of the debtors, directed the liquidating trustee to make the payments and the plan received creditor approval, the liquidating trustee was ...

Tagged with: Bankruptcy Judge Kevin R. Huennekens U.S. Bankruptcy Court

A former Virginia attorney who consented to a revocation of his license in 2021 had most of the costs associated with the revocation discharged by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Stemming from the revocation, the ...

Tagged with: Attorneys Fees Judge Brian F. Kenney U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Where debtors alleged that a bank filed notices stating that the debtors had requested forbearance, which was false, they plausibly alleged claims under Rule 3002.1, for violations of the automatic stay and for contempt under the court’s inherent powers and ...

Tagged with: Bankruptcy Judge Paul M. Black U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Where a former attorney was assessed various costs by the Virginia State Bar incurred in connection with the revocation of his license, the certified mailing fees, copying invoices and court reporting fees were dischargeable. However a $1,000 administrative fee was ...

Tagged with: Bankruptcy Judge Brian F. Kenney U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Where a homeowner alleged a contractor violated the Virginia Consumer Protection Act and that resulting damages are nondischargeable, but she failed to plead facts supporting her claims, they were dismissed. And where the contractor counterclaimed against the homeowner for breach ...

Tagged with: Bankruptcy Judge Klinette H. Kindred U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Where a home contractor defrauded a homeowner, she was awarded almost $13,000 in damages that are nondischargeable. Background This matter came before the court for trial on Feb. 16, 2022, upon the complaint to determine dischargeability of debt filed by ...

Tagged with: Bankruptcy Judge Stephen C. St. John U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Where the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of an international aircraft leasing company required the retention of multiple law firms and financial professionals, their applications for fees and expenses were granted by the court. Background This matter comes before the court on ...

Tagged with: Bankruptcy Judge Kevin R. Huennekens U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Where a bank filed claims against the debtor based on personal guarantees signed by the debtor and his late wife, and the debtor claimed his signature was forged on the documents, his objections were overruled. He failed to rebut the ...

Tagged with: Bankruptcy Judge Klinette H. Kindred U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Where a commercial satellite operator and the debtors agreed to split the proceeds from a venture they proposed to the Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, but the FCC rejected their proposal and directed them to proceed in a different way, ...

Tagged with: Bankruptcy Judge Keith L. Phillips U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Where the debtor failed to explain why he diverted a $133,000 check from his business to himself, he was liable for the embezzled funds, which were not dischargeable. Background Robert E. Dixon, individually and derivatively on behalf of DER LLC, ...

Tagged with: Bankruptcy Judge Keith L. Phillips U.S. Bankruptcy Court