All Written Opinions (published and non-published since April 2005)
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Date Filed: 10/23/2009
case number: 07-35257-cgm 155123_112_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Awarding Actual and Punitive Damages for Violation of the Automatic Stay signed on 10/23/2009
In Re: McClelland v. Grubb & Ellis Valuation and Advisory Group et al
Date Filed: 10/16/2009
case number: 07-09014-cgm 155445_34_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision signed on 10/16/2009 Granting Defendant's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings and Dismissing the Complaint.
In Re: Fiber Optek Interconnect Corp.
Date Filed: 09/23/2009
case number: 05-30045-cgm 118566_160_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision On (1) Motion To Reargue, And (2) Motion For Contempt signed on 9/23/2009.
In Re: Frishberg v. Janac
Date Filed: 07/16/2009
case number: 08-09051-cgm 169635_13_opinion.pdf
Decision And Order Granting Defendant's Motion For Summary Judgement And Dismissing Case signed on 7/16/2009.
In Re: Mal Dunn Associates, Inc.
Date Filed: 06/18/2009
case number: 07-36299-cgm 159610_386_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision signed on 6/18/2009 Denying Motion of OSHA Data/CIH, Inc. "for an order to approve, Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Sections 105(a), 1141 and 1142, in Aid of Confirmation of Debtor's Chapter 11 Plan Seeking Clarification that OSHAData may Proceed with State Court Action against Non-Debtor, Stephen Dunn.
In Re: Northwest Airlines Corporation and Northwest Airlines Corporation, et al.
Date Filed: 02/06/2009
case number: 05-17930-alg 133670_8575_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 2/6/2009, following remand, considering request for a completion fee pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Sec. 330(a). Concluded that an award of the Completion Fee by Lazard Freres & Co., LLC (ECF Doc. No. 7857) would exceed the level of reasonable compensation due to Lazard Freres & Co., LLC under the circumstances of this case, in view of the role that Lazard Freres & Co., LLC played in the Debtor's reorganization. Accordingly, Lazard Freres & Co., LLC Completion Fee Request is denied.
In Re: Jesse A. Tompkins and Sonja I. Tompkins
Date Filed: 08/13/2008
case number: 08-35230-cgm 164641_24_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision and Order Expunging Claim of Americredit Financial Services, Inc. and Overruling Objection to Confirmation of Chapter 13 Plan signed on 8/13/2008.
In Re: Sophia Lynette Williams
Date Filed: 07/14/2008
case number: 08-36229-cgm 168267_12_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Extending Automatic Stay in the Debtor's Current Bankruptcy Case signed on 7/14/2008.
In Re: Judith Anne Crawford
Date Filed: 06/05/2008
case number: 07-36853-cgm 162723_21_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision signed on 6/5/2008 on order directing secured creditor and foreclosure referee to appear and show cause why they should not be liable for violation of the automatic stay and why post-petition foreclosure sale should not be vacated(related document(s)[13]).
In Re: Christopher W Schuessler and Bobbi Ann Schuessler
Date Filed: 04/10/2008
case number: 07-35608-cgm 156666_43_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Following Evidentiary Hearing On Order Directing Chase Home Finance, LLC To Show Cause Why It Should Not be Sanctioned Pursuant to Rule 9011 Of The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure And 11 U.S.C. Sec. 105(a) signed on 4/10/2008.
In Re: Donald J. McCormick
Date Filed: 02/08/2008
case number: 07-37064-cgm 163512_14_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision signed on 2/8/2008 Denying Debtor's Application to Extend the Automatic Stay to his Limited Liability Corporation.
In Re: James F Lyons
Date Filed: 01/30/2008
case number: 07-35795-cgm 157408_55_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision signed on 1/30/2008 on Objection to Debtor's Claim of Exemption.
In Re: McClelland v. Grubb & Ellis Valuation and Advisory Group et al
Date Filed: 10/26/2007
case number: 07-09014-cgm 155445_20_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision signed on 10/26/2007 Denying Debtor's Motion to Remand or Abstain. A further pre-trial conference has been scheduled in this matter for December 11, 2007 at 11:30 a.m.
In Re: Adelphia Communications Corporation
Date Filed: 09/25/2007
case number: 02-41729-reg 53392_13840_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision on Motion of Adelphia Communications Corporationfor Summary Judgement signed on 9/25/2007.
In Re: Sandra Marciano
Date Filed: 08/02/2007
case number: 07-35107-cgm 154282_31_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision denying Trustee's Motion to turn over property pursuant to 11 U.S.C. 542 (related document(s)[9]) signed on 8/2/2007
In Re: Considine v. Gamiel
Date Filed: 08/01/2007
case number: 05-09404-cgm 123349_40_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision on Motion for Summary Judgment signed on 8/1/2007 (related document(s)[30], [33]).
In Re: Mountain Dairies, Inc.
Date Filed: 07/25/2007
case number: 07-35638-cgm 156778_25_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 7/25/2007 keeping with the Court's oral ruling following the June 27, 2007 evidentiary hearing and the June 27, 2007 order dismissing the involuntary petition.
In Re: Celestine A. Bradley
Date Filed: 05/24/2007
case number: 01-35118-cgm 28429_10_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Denying debtors motion to avoid lien pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Sec.522(f) signed on 5/23/2007.
In Re: Long et al v. Green
Date Filed: 05/11/2007
case number: 06-09086-cgm 151984_15_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision granting Summary Judgment and Dismissing Action signed on 5/11/2007.
In Re: Sandra Tay-Kwamya
Date Filed: 04/23/2007
case number: 06-36098-cgm 152049_22_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision on Ch.7 Trustee's Request for Dismissal Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Sec.521(i) and General Order M-315 signed on 4/23/2007.
In Re: Race Capital Group, LLC et al v. Tognetti
Date Filed: 04/09/2007
case number: 04-09165-cgm 114321_102_opinion.pdf
Decision after Trial: Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Pursuant to Fed.R.Bankr.P.7052 signed on 4/9/2007.
In Re: Miriam Rizzo-Cheverier
Date Filed: 03/22/2007
case number: 01-37895-cgm 43551_40_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision signed on 3/22/2007 regarding (Washington Mutual).
In Re: Baldassarre Pinti
Date Filed: 03/13/2007
case number: 06-35230-cgm 147953_45_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 3/13/2007 Re: Objection to Confirmation.
In Re: Adelphia Communications Corporation
Date Filed: 02/20/2007
case number: 02-41729-reg 53392_13211_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision on Motion of Adelphia Communications Corp. to Compel Lucent Technologies, Inc. to Produce Documents signed on 2/20/2007.
In Re: Laurie A Hart
Date Filed: 02/09/2007
case number: 06-35687-cgm 150063_37_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 2/9/2007 Denying United States Trustee's Motion to Dismiss Case for Cause Pursuant to 11 U.S.C Sec 707(a), 109(h)(1) and 521(b).
In Re: William H. Nichols and Ruth E. Nichols
Date Filed: 02/09/2007
case number: 06-35696-cgm 150149_23_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 2/9/2007 Denying United States Trustee's Motion to Dismiss Case for Cause Pursuant to 11 U.S.C Sec 707(a), 109(h)(1) and 521(b).
In Re: Louis J Galgano
Date Filed: 01/05/2007
case number: 04-36740-cgm 107470_167_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Denying Motion of Barbara Galgano for Sanctions Against Debtor signed on 1/5/2007.
In Re: Race Capital Group, LLC et al v. Tognetti
Date Filed: 12/08/2006
case number: 04-09165-cgm 114321_88_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision and Order Denying Motion by Eric Ross signed on 12/8/2006.
In Re: Richard J. Castaldo
Date Filed: 12/07/2006
case number: 05-36349-cgm 125388_51_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision on Debtors Motion to Renew & Reargue Objection to Claim of Secured Creditor signed on 12/7/2006.
In Re: Race Capital Group, LLC et al v. Tognetti
Date Filed: 11/07/2006
case number: 04-09165-cgm 114321_83_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision signed on 11/6/2006 Re: Motion of Eric Ross for (1) Denial of Debtor's discharge, (2) or to amend complaint to assert a cause pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Sec 727(a).
In Re: Trautman v. Ritter
Date Filed: 10/27/2006
case number: 05-09407-cgm 130051_14_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision Granting Motion for Summary Judgment of Plaintiff Ann Marie Woods and Granting Summary Judgment sua sponte to Sandra M. Trautman signed on 10/27/2006.
In Re: Woods v. Ritter
Date Filed: 10/27/2006
case number: 05-09406-cgm 128386_24_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision Granting Motion for Summary Judgment of Plaintiff Ann Marie Woods & Granting Summary Judgment sua sponte to Sandra M. Trautman signed on 10/27/2006.
In Re: Fiber Optek Interconnect Corp.
Date Filed: 10/27/2006
case number: 05-30045-cgm 118566_57_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 10/27/2006, Memorandum Decision on Motion for Relief From The Automatic Stay of Fiber Consultants, Inc.
In Re: Frank Lamberti
Date Filed: 08/16/2006
case number: 06-35218-cgm 147898_33_opinion.pdf
Order and Memorandum Decision on Rok-Built Construction , Inc.'s Motion for Reconsideration signed on 8/16/2006.
In Re: Debra A. Murphy
Date Filed: 07/24/2006
case number: 06-35347-cgm 148486_18_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 7/21/2006 Re: Request Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Section 362(j) for an Order Confirming that the Automatic Stay has Terminated.
In Re: Shayna H. Zarnel
Date Filed: 07/18/2006
case number: 06-35189-cgm 147745_28_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Opinion on Various Motions to Dismiss Ch.13 Cases for Cause Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Sec.109(h)(1), 521(a) and (b) and 707(a) signed on 7/18/2006.
In Re: Diana M. Finlay
Date Filed: 07/18/2006
case number: 06-35274-cgm 148186_15_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Opinion on Various Motions to Dismiss Ch.13 Cases for Cause Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Sec.109(h)(1), 521(a) and (b) and 707(a) signed on 7/18/2006.
In Re: Lena M. Elmendorf
Date Filed: 07/18/2006
case number: 05-55048-cgm 145625_12_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Opinion on Various Motions to Dismiss Chapter 13 Cases for Cause Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Sec.109(h)(1), 521(a) and (b) and 707(a) signed on 7/18/2006.
In Re: Pasquale De Giorgio
Date Filed: 07/14/2006
case number: 05-39032-cgm 142069_22_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision and Order on Motion of Andrew Bartok for Recusal signed on 7/14/2006.
In Re: Banner v. Cohen, Estis and Associates
Date Filed: 07/07/2006
case number: 05-09045-cgm 132335_20_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 7/7/2006 1. Denying all fees to Cohen, Estis and Associates, LLP, 2. Disgorging Retainer subject to further determination by the Court and 3. Sustaining Ruling on Motion For Reconsideration.
In Re: Race Capital Group, LLC et al v. Tognetti
Date Filed: 06/21/2006
case number: 04-09165-cgm 114321_47_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision on Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment signed on 6/21/2006.
In Re: Ross v. Syndicate Trading, LLC et al
Date Filed: 06/21/2006
case number: 04-09400-cgm 93903_127_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision on Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment signed on 6/21/2006.
In Re: Jeffrey Lee Tognetti
Date Filed: 06/21/2006
case number: 03-37171-cgm 81091_131_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision on Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment signed on 6/21/2006.
In Re: Yevgenia Shockome
Date Filed: 05/11/2006
case number: 05-38083-cgm 136581_20_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 5/11/2006. Memorandum Decision and Order on Debtor's Request For Stay pending Appeal. Request for stay DENIED.
In Re: Jennifer C Quackenbush
Date Filed: 04/06/2006
case number: 05-38353-cgm 138230_18_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision on Objection by Ch.7 Trustee to Debtor's Claim of Exemption signed on 4/5/2006.
In Re: Banner v. Gibney-Campbell et al
Date Filed: 03/29/2006
case number: 05-09005-cgm 117914_56_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision Denying Motions for Summary Judgment and Limiting Issues at Trial signed on 3/28/2006.
In Re: Empire Bonding Agency v. Lopes
Date Filed: 03/21/2006
case number: 05-09043-cgm 132141_20_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision regarding dischargeability of debt signed on 3/21/2006.
In Re: Devon Mobile Communications Liquidating Trust v. Adelphia Communications Corporation
Date Filed: 03/06/2006
case number: 04-03192-cgm 105544_152_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision on Devon Mobile Communications Liquidating Trust's Motion for Summary Judgment and Adephia Communications Corps. Motion for Summary Judgment signed on 3/6/2006.
In Re: Neale v. Healthcare Management Services Group, LLC
Date Filed: 03/03/2006
case number: 05-09036-cgm 131445_20_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion-Memorandum Decision Denying Motions for Summary Judgment and Limiting Issues at Trial and scheduling Further PreTrial Conference to be held on 4/25/2006 11:30 am at Poughkeepsie Office signed on 3/2/2006.
In Re: Mark Levon Helm and Sandra Dodd Helm
Date Filed: 01/09/2006
case number: 05-36501-cgm 126484_56_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Opinion granting Debtor's Motion rejecting executory contract with Royalty Recovery, Inc. signed on 1/9/2006. Debtor's counsel is to submit an order consistent with this Opinion.
In Re: John Parker and Luisa Parker
Date Filed: 01/04/2006
case number: 05-55061-cgm 145683_18_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 1/4/2006 For Entry of Order Confirming That No Automatic Stay Is In Effect.
In Re: John M Warneck and Jewel B Warneck
Date Filed: 01/04/2006
case number: 05-55024-cgm 145453_13_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 1/4/2006 Extending The Automatic Stay.
In Re: Anthony J. Rios
Date Filed: 12/19/2005
case number: 05-55002-cgm 144943_18_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 12/19/2005.Re: Memorandum Decision Striking Debtors Ch.7 Petition for Failure to Comply with 11 U.S.C. Sec.109(h)(1)
In Re: Equine Rescue Inc v. Ginesin
Date Filed: 12/07/2005
case number: 04-09102-cgm 111387_19_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 12/7/2005. Re: Memorandum Decision Granting Summary Judgment to Plaintiffs.
In Re: Paul Fishwick
Date Filed: 11/22/2005
case number: 05-55020-cgm 145420_16_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 11/22/2005. Re: AMENDED Memorandum Decision and Order on Debtor's Application for an Order to Show Cause Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Sec.362(c)(3)(B)
In Re: Martin v. Martin
Date Filed: 11/18/2005
case number: 05-09020-cgm 124937_20_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 11/18/2005. Re: Memorandum Decision Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment
In Re: Nittolo Land Development Association, Inc.
Date Filed: 11/18/2005
case number: 04-37527-cgm 113142_19_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 11/18/2005. Re: Memorandum Decisio on Motion of Fleet National Bank to Determine the Value of Secured Claim Pursuant to Fed.R.Bankr.P.3012
In Re: Daryoosh Jafary
Date Filed: 11/18/2005
case number: 02-36535-cgm 53696_44_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 11/18/2005. Re: Memorandum Decision Granting Debtor's Request for an Order Preventing Chapter 13 Trustee from Making Further Distributions to Debtors Creditors.
In Re: Norman Greig
Date Filed: 10/28/2005
case number: 01-37163-cgm 39851_236_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 10/28/2005. Re: Memorandum Decision on Trustee'e Motion for an Order Reducing, Expunging and/or Modifying Claims.
In Re: O'Leary v. Indotronix International Corporation et al
Date Filed: 10/28/2005
case number: 05-09009-cgm 90838_308_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 10/28/2005. Re: Memorandum Decision on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Complaint in Lieu of Answering.
In Re: John S. McClelland
Date Filed: 10/14/2005
case number: 03-37997-cgm 90838_308_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 10/14/2005. Re: Memorandum Decision on Request of Braverman, Kaskey & Capara, PC , Braverman Daniels Kaskey LTD, DAVID L. BRAVERMAN AND RICHARD E. MILLER FOR JURY TRIAL
In Re: Genova v. ESM Realty Trust et al
Date Filed: 09/30/2005
case number: 05-09004-cgm 117891_21_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 9/30/2005. Re: Memorandum Decision Granting Ch.7 Trustee's Motion for Summary Judgment in Part.
In Re: Wallet et al v. Bendelac
Date Filed: 09/01/2005
case number: 03-02457-cgm 70059_37_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision after Trial signed on 9/1/2005. Judgement shall be awarded to the Debtor, declaring that the debts in question are dischargeable. Debtor's Attorney to submit an order consistent with this decision.
In Re: David Templehoff
Date Filed: 08/02/2005
case number: 05-36242-cgm 124650_20_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 8/2/2005. Re: Memorandum Decision Regarding this Court's Order Directing Richard J. Miller to Personally Appear and Show Cause Why He Should not be Penalized for Making a False Affidavit Required by the Servicemembers' Relief Act.
In Re: John S. McClelland
Date Filed: 07/26/2005
case number: 03-37997-cgm 90838_307_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 7/26/2005. Re: Memorandum Decision Finding that Debtor's Counterclaims are Core Proceedings.
In Re: Devon Mobile Communications Liquidating Trust v. Adelphia Communications Corporation
Date Filed: 06/10/2005
case number: 04-03192-cgm 105544_125_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 6/10/2005. Re: Memorandum Decision on Devon Mobile Communications Liquidating Trust's Motion for an Order that Defendants' Planned Response to this Court's March 30, 2005 Ruling is Inadequate.
In Re: Lisa Stallings
Date Filed: 05/24/2005
case number: 05-30090-cgm 121821_15_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision signed on 5/24/2005 Overruling Objections to Motions for Relief From The Automatic Stay.
In Re: Lynn Lord
Date Filed: 05/24/2005
case number: 05-30066-cgm 119924_20_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision signed on 5/24/2005 Overruling Objections to Motion for Relief From The Automatic Stay.
In Re: Devon Mobile Communications Liquidating Trust v. Adelphia Communications Corporation
Date Filed: 05/20/2005
case number: 04-03192-cgm 105544_126_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 5/20/2005. Re: Memorandum Decision on Defendants' Motion for Reconsideration.
In Re: Will Herring
Date Filed: 04/25/2005
case number: 05-35118-cgm 117179_15_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion and Order DENYING Motion to Reopen Ch.13 Case signed on 4/25/2005.
In Re: Valois et al v. Rossitto
Date Filed: 04/08/2005
case number: 03-07114-cgm 68795_40_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 4/8/2005.Re: Memorandum Decision After Trial.
In Re: Catanzaro v. Alvaro
Date Filed: 04/05/2005
case number: 02-07212-cgm 63565_61_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 4/5/2005. Re: Memorandum Decision on Standing.
Total opinions: 72