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Marcus Nedd v. Bernadette Nedd - Chapter 13 Sanctions Ruling

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York issued a memorandum decision on Marcus Nedd's motion for sanctions and request for attorney's fees against former Chapter 13 debtor Bernadette Nedd, arising from the context of dismissing Ms. Nedd's Chapter 13 bankruptcy case and an underlying five-year matrimonial proceeding in New York Supreme Court. The court analyzed grounds for sanctions under Bankruptcy Code Section 523(a)(2)(A), its inherent authority, and Judiciary Code Section 1927, and assessed debtor good faith factors including filing timing, schedule completeness, Section 341 meeting appearance, and plan confirmation. The decision addresses the court's jurisdiction to impose sanctions independently of the underlying bankruptcy case status.

Omega Healthcare Late Claim Motion Denied in Goldner Capital Chapter 11

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. filed a motion to file a proof of claim after the December 16, 2024 claims bar date in the jointly administered Goldner Capital Management LLC Chapter 11 cases. The court denied the motion under the excusable neglect standard, finding Omega failed to demonstrate sufficient grounds for relief under Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9006(b)(1). However, the court permitted Omega to file its claim as a late filed claim against GCM only. The court determined no evidentiary hearing was required given the clear record.

Silverberg Chapter 11 Stay Pending Appeal Denied

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York denied Stephen Carl Silverberg's motion for stay pending appeal of the February 11, 2026 dismissal of his Chapter 11 case. The debtor, a lawyer proceeding pro se, sought to stay enforcement of the dismissal order and any foreclosure proceedings on his Greenlawn, NY property, and to waive any supersedeas bond requirement. The court found the debtor failed to carry his burden to demonstrate a stay is warranted under the standard for stays pending appeal under Bankruptcy Rule 8007(a)(1)(A).