In re Dilick

This appeal concerns a judgment for attorneys' fees awarded in favor of appellee Matthew Dilick against appellant Ron Sommers, the bankruptcy trustee ("the Trustee") for three limited partnerships ("the Partnerships") Dilick controls. After the Trustee perfected this appeal, the bankruptcy proceedings were dismissed. Dilick moved to dismiss the appeal for lack of jurisdiction, contending the Trustee no longer had standing to appeal. Jay Cohen, a limited partner in the Partnerships, moved to substitute as appellant for the Trustee. Dilick then moved for sanctions against Cohen. We denied…