Seror

Seror v. Lopez (In re Lopez)

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532 B.R. 140
United States District Court, Central District of CaliforniaJune 19, 2015Case No.: 1:11-bk-16307-MT; Adv No: 1:12-ap-01097-MTCalifornia9,185 words

Opinion

Lead Opinion

Tighe, J.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOLLOWING TRIAL RE CHAPTER 7 TRUSTEE’S COMPLAINT OBJECTING TO DEBTOR’S DISCHARGE UNDER 11 U.S.C. § 727 (A)

In this adversary proceeding, the Chapter 7 Trustee, David Seror (the “Trustee”) *145 objects to the discharge of debtor Diana Lopez (“Lopez”) under a number of provisions'of 11 U.S.C. § 727 (a).

I. BACKGROUND

On May 20, 2011, an involuntary chapter 7 petition was filed by petitioning creditors, Miguel Ortega, Martha Gomez, and Richard Pena in the name of Diana Lopez. See Case no. 1:11-bk-16307-MT (“Lopez Bankr.”). On July 20, 2011, Lopez filed an answer wherein she stated that she did not oppose the entry of an order for relief. See Answer to Complaint, Lopez Bankr. ECF Doc. 10. An order for relief was entered on July 28, 2011. See Lopez, Bankr.ECF Doc. 12. On October 31, 2011, the same petitioning creditors filed a second involuntary chapter 7 petition in the name of L.D.T. Investments, Inc. (“LDT”). See Case no. 1:11-bk-22664-MT (“LDT Bankr.”). An order for relief was entered on December 8, 2011. See LDT Bankr. ECF Doc. 11. David Seror is the Chapter 7 Trustee appointed in both cases.

Lopez is the sole equity holder of LDT. On…

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