Legal Opinion
Pa. Emps. Benefit Trust Fund v. Brown (In re Brown)
United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Pennsylvania
Decided October 11, 2018No. Case No.: 5-18-bk-00787 RNO; Adversary No.: 5-18-ap-00041 RNOPublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Robert N. Opel, II, Chief Bankruptcy Judge (BI)
The Plaintiff seeks a finding of non-dischargeability for its claim against the Debtor/Defendant for medical benefits paid to him and his dependents. It is alleged that the benefits were paid based upon the Debtor's fraudulent misrepresentations as to his marital status. On motion, I will dismiss the Complaint, with leave to amend.
I. Jurisdiction
This Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334. This is a core proceeding under 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2)(I).
II. Facts and Procedural History
Kevin Joseph Brown ("Brown")…
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