In Re Bivens

DECISION AND ORDER

RICHARD L. SPEER, Bankruptcy Judge.

This cause comes before the Court after a Hearing on the Debtor’s Motion to Show Cause why Fifth Third Bank, a secured creditor in this case, should not be held in contempt for violating the automatic stay of 11 U.S.C. § 362(a). After considering the arguments presented by the Parties, the Court finds that the Debtor’s position has merit, and thus, as sought in her Motion, sanctions in the form of monetary damages will be imposed against Fifth Third Bank. Beginning with the relevant facts of this case, the basis for the Court’s decision is…