Erwin I. Katz, Ltd. v. Hampton-Stein (In Re National Century Financial Enterprises, Inc.)

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER ON PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT, REQUEST FOR DAMAGES HEARING, AND REQUEST FOR PERMANENT INJUNCTION

JOHN E. HOFFMAN JR., Bankruptcy Judge.

I. Introduction

This adversary proceeding arises in the Chapter 11 cases of National Century Financial Enterprises, Inc. (“NCFE”) and its affiliated debtors (collectively, “NCFE Debtors”). The plaintiffs (“Trust Parties”) 1 are responsible for the liquidation of the unencumbered assets of the NCFE Debtors’ estates. The defendant, Tracey Hampton-Stein (“Hampton-Stein”), is the plaintiff in two lawsuits (“State…