Lanser v. First Bank Financial Centre (In re Vorobil)

MEMORANDUM DECISION GRANTING MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

Susan V. Kelly, Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge

This case involves the “strong arm powers” used to avoid transfers of a debtor’s property that are not properly perfected under state law. See 11 U.S.C, § 544(a). The Chapter 7 Trustee, Bruce A. Lanser, is asserting these powers to avoid liens held by First Bank Financial Centre (the *799“Bank”) on two pieces of property: (1) insurance renewal commissions due Stephen Voboril (the “Debtor”) and (2) a promissory note payable to him. The Trustee has moved for summary judgment.

Summary judgment is…