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Benaroya Company LLC v. Lewis County - Summary Judgment Ruling

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington issued a memorandum decision on September 11, 2025, resolving cross-motions for summary judgment in adversary proceeding 25-04023-MJH filed by The Benaroya Company LLC against Lewis County. The State of Washington and its Department of Revenue intervened as defendants, asserting a counterclaim for unjust enrichment and seeking declaratory relief that Benaroya must pay real estate excise taxes under Wash. Rev. Code 82.45 on property transfers. At the August 7, 2025 hearing, the Court took the matter under advisement and subsequently ruled on the parties' competing summary judgment motions.

Peter Euler v. Jessica Camille Larios - Nondischargeability Decision

The US Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington issued a memorandum decision on February 12, 2026, in adversary proceeding 25-04044-MJH. The court ruled on plaintiff Peter Euler's complaint to determine whether debt owed by debtor Jessica Camille Larios is nondischargeable under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(2)(A), which excepts from discharge debts obtained through fraud or misrepresentation. The dispute arose from $170,000 in real estate loans made by the 74-year-old retired father to his daughter's real estate investment company, secured by property in Tacoma, Washington.

Eric Engelland v. Hale - Nondischargeability Decision Under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(2)(A)

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington issued a memorandum decision on March 12, 2026, ruling on whether debts related to a home renovation financed through an FHA 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage loan are nondischargeable under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(2)(A). The court conducted a trial on October 22, 2025, and November 21, 2025, involving plaintiffs Joseph M. Hale and Laurel A. Hale (homeowners) versus debtor Eric Engelland and Charlene Engelland (contractors). The case arose from unpaid subcontractors and materialmen on a home renovation project, with disputed amounts of approximately $151,731 (scheduled) and $153,000 (proof of claim).