Sarbaz v. Feldman (In Re Sarbaz)

OPINION

MEYERS, Bankruptcy Judge.

I

The bankruptcy court granted judgment in favor of the plaintiff in an action under Bankruptcy Code Section 523(a)(6). While this appeal was pending the Supreme Court rendered its opinion in Kawaauhau v. Geiger, — U.S. -, 118 S.Ct. 974, 140 L.Ed.2d 90 (1998), clarifying the scope of the “willful and malicious injury” exception to the discharge. We will REMAND to allow the bankruptcy court to reconsider its ruling in light of that Supreme Court decision.

II

FACTS

The debtor, Amir Houshang Sarbaz (“Sar-baz”), was the owner of a car dealership called Beverly Hills…