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Solar Innovations, Inc. v. J. Michael Plevyak & Robert P. Sheils, Jr. (Trustee)
Nature(s) of Suit: 62 Dischargeability – false pretenses, false representation, actual fraud; 67 Dischargeability – fraud as fiduciary, embezzlement, larceny; 68 Dischargeability – willful and malicious injury; 65 Dischargeability – other; 424 Obj/Revocation Discharge
Lead Case: In Re: J. Michael Plevyak
(Chapter 7) Case No. 5:16-bk-00158-MJC

Leticia R. Couttien v. Hal H. Harris & Terrence A. Colbert
Nature(s) of Proceeding: Motion for Contempt and Request for Injunctive Relief
Lead Case: In Re: Leticia R. Couttien
(Chapter 7) Case No. 5:14-bk-02262-HWV

Fulton Bank, NA v. Kimmel’s Coal and Packaging, Inc.
Nature(s) of Proceeding: Motion to Compel Compliances with Sale Order and for Declaratory Relief Granting Security Interests
Lead Case: In Re: Kimmel’s Coal and Packaging, Inc.
(Chapter 11) Jointly Administered at 1:18-bk-01609-HWV

Patricia Elliott v. Vincent A. Piazza, III
Nature(s) of Suit: 62 Dischargeability
Lead Case: In Re: Vincent A. Piazza, III
(Chapter 7) Case No. 5:18-bk-02300-HWV

In Re: Deluxe Building Solutions, LLC
Nature(s) of Proceeding: Motion to Dismiss
Lead Case: In Re: Deluxe Building Solutions, LLC
(Chapter 7) Case No. 5:21-bk-00534-HWV

In Re: Mark James Powell
Nature(s) of Proceeding: Motion to Dismiss
Lead Case: In Re: Mark James Powell
(Chapter 12) Case No. 4:22-bk-00953-MJC

In Re: Ronald William Kipps
Nature(s) of Proceeding: Chapter 13 Plan; Objection to Proof of Claim; Motion for Relief from the Automatic Stay
Lead Case: In Re: Ronald William Kipps
(Chapter 13) Case No. 5:19-bk-01662-MJC

In Re: Michael Peter Badyrka
Nature(s) of Proceeding: Application for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses
Lead Case: In Re: Michael Peter Badyrka
(Chapter 13) Case No. 5:20-bk-03618-MJC

Robert Carl Bolus, Sr. v. SMS Financial CH, LLC
Nature(s) of Suit: 21 Validity – priority or extent of lien or other interest in property; 01 Determination of removed claim or cause
Lead Case: In Re: Robert Carl Bolus, Sr.
(Chapter 13) Case No. 5:20-bk-02899-MJC

In Re: Christine Diane Benio
Nature(s) of Proceeding: Motion for Relief from the Automatic Stay
Lead Case: In Re: Christine Diane Benio
(Chapter 7) Case No. 5:21-bk-02096-MJC

Gregory S. Zopfi v. Educational Credit Management Corporation 
Nature(s) of Suit: 63 Dischargeability – 523(a)(8), Student Loan
Lead Case: In Re: Gregory S. Zopfi
(Chapter 7)  Case No. 1:18-bk-02556-HWV

Fulton Bank, NA v. Kimmel’s Coal and Packaging, Inc.
Fulton Bank, NA v. Kimmel’s Coal and Packaging, Inc.
Nature(s) of Proceeding: Motion to Compel Compliances with Sale Order and for Declaratory Relief Granting Security Interests
Lead Case: In Re: Kimmel’s Coal and Packaging, Inc.
(Chapter 11) Jointly Administered at 1:18-bk-01609-HWV

Fulton Bank, NA v. Rausch Creek Land, LP
Nature(s) of Proceeding: Motion for Stay of Order Pending Appeal
(Chapter 7, Previous Chapter 11) Jointly Administered under 1:18-bk-01609-HWV

Auto Trakk, LLC v. East Shore Auto, Inc., et al
Nature(s) of Suit: 21 Validity – priority or extent of lien or other interest in property
Lead Case: In Re: East Shore Auto, Inc.
(Chapter 7) Case No. 1:20-bk-02164-HWV

In Re: Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg
Nature(s) of Proceeding: Motion for Standing and Authority to Commence, Prosecute, and Settle Causes of Action
(Chapter 11) Case No. 1:20-bk-00599-HWV

Craig Bradley Deimler, et al v. John Simpkins, et al 
Nature(s) of Proceeding: Objection to Proof of Claim
Lead Case: In Re: Craig Bradley Deimler, William Oliver Fisher-Deimler
(Chapter 7) Case No. 1:20-bk-00841-HWV

Theodore F. Reynolds, Jr. v. Gladys E. Hurlbutt
Nature(s) of Proceeding: Motion to Dismiss Case with Prejudice; Objection to Confirmation of Plan
Lead Case: In Re: Gladys E. Hurlbutt
(Chapter 13)  Case No. 1:20-bk-02553-HWV

Rebecca F. Rickabaugh v. Daniel E. Rickabaugh
Nature(s) of Proceeding: Motion to DIsmiss Case with Prejudice; Objection to Confirmation of Plan
Lead Case: In Re: Daniel Eric Rickabaugh
(Chapter 13)  Case No. 1:20-bk-03505-HWV

United States of America, Acting Through the Farm Service Agency, US Department of Agriculture v. Melvin E. Swisher, Jr. (4:19-ap-00121-RNO)
Nature(s) of Suit: 65 Dischargeability – other; 41 Objection/Revocation of Discharge – 727(c),(d),(e)
Lead Case: In Re: Melvin E. Swisher, Jr.
(Chapter 7)  Case No. 4:19-bk-03846-RNO

In Re: R & K Realty
Nature(s) of Proceeding: Voluntary Petition
(Chapter 7)  Case No. 5:21-bk-01430-MJC

Kyle W. Bridgeforth v. US Department of Education (5:15-ap-00011-MJC)
Nature(s) of Suit: 63 Dischargeability – 523(a)(8), Student Loan
Lead Case: In Re: Kyle Westley Bridgeforth
(Chapter 13)  Case No. 5:14-bk-04499-MJC

Scranton Laminated Labels, Inc. et al v. Carolyn J. Florimonte (5:15-ap-00144-HWV)
Nature(s) of Suit: 62 Dischargeability – 523(a)(2), false pretenses, false representations, actual fraud; 41 Objection/Revocation of discharge – 727 (c),(d),(e)
Lead Case: In Re: Carolyn J. Florimonte
(Chapter 7)  Case No. 5:15-bk-02377-HWV

Melanie J. Zellner v. J. Alexander Lutz, et al 
Nature(s) of Proceeding: Motion for Contempt Citation of the Discharge Injunction
Lead Case: In Re: Melanie J. Zellner
(Chapter 7)  Case No. 5:15-bk-01286-RNO

Ronald Kipps v. Margaret Stincavage-Kipps (5:19-ap-00064-MJC)
Nature(s) of Suit: 02 Other (i.e. other actions that would have been brought in state court if unrelated to bankruptcy)
Lead Case: In Re: Ronald William Kipps
(Chapter 13)  Case No. 5:19-bk-01662-MJC

Adam L. Krisiak v. Trumark Financial Credit Union (5:19-ap-00097-RNO)
Nature(s) of Suit: 72 Injunctive Relief – other
Lead Case: In Re: Adam Lee Krisiak, Angela Marie Krisiak
(Chapter 7)  Case No. 5:19-bk-01760-PMM

Ross William Roggio, et al v. Kristy Lynn Roggio (5:19-ap-00099-RNO)
Nature(s) of Suit: 11 Recovery of Money/Property – 542 turnover of property; 02 Other (i.e. other actions that would have been brought in state court if unreleated to bankruptcy); 72 Injunctive Relief – other
Lead Case: In Re: Ross William Roggio
(Chapter 7)  Case No. 5:17-bk-02119-MJC

Edward James Kaushas v. Popple Construction, Inc., et al (5:19-ap-00108-RNO)
Nature(s) of Suit: 91 Declaratory Judgment
Lead Case: In Re: Edward James Kaushas, Jr.
(Chapter 7)  Case No. 1:18-BK-03293-HWV

Clarence W. Lewis, Jr. v. The Money Source, Inc. (5:19-ap-00116-RNO)
Nature(s) of Suit: 02 Other (i.e. other actions that would have been brought in state court if unrelated to bankruptcy)
Lead Case: In Re: Clarence William Lewis, Jr.
(Chapter 13)  Case No. 5:19-bk-01873-MJC

Anthony Mark Margavitch, Jr. v. Southlake Holdings, LLC, et al (5:20-ap-00014-MJC)
Nature(s) of Suit: 14 Recovery of Money/Property – other; 11 Recovery of Money/Property – 542 turnover of property; 21 Validity, prior or extent of lien or other interest in property; 72 Injunctive Relief – other
Lead Case: In Re: Anthony Mark Margavitch, Jr.
(Chapter 13)  Case No. 5:20-bk-005353-MJC

Kimberly Anna Stetson v. Granite State Student Loan (5:20-ap-00033-RNO)
Nature(s) of Suit: 63 Dischargeability – 523(a)(8), Student Loan
Lead Case: In Re: Kimberly Anna Stetson
(Chapter 7)  Case No. 5:20-bk-01254-MJC