European American Bank v. Lapes (In Re Lapes)

JAMES A. GOODMAN, Bankruptcy Judge. *

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION 1

A trial 2 was held on the twelve count complaint of the plaintiff, European American Bank (“EAB”), against Ira Lapes (the “Debtor”), Supreme Credit Corporation (“Supreme”) and Ira Lapes Brokerage, Inc. d/b/a Roco’s Insurance Agency (“Roco’s Insurance”). 3 Ira Lapes appeared pro se on his own behalf and as President of Supreme and Ira Lapes Brokerage, Inc. d/b/a Roco’s Insurance Agency. EAB appeared through its counsel Scott L. Lanin, and Gordon A. Dieterle, and by its Vice President of Commercial Asset Recovery, Ellen J. Terry.

EAB’s…