Gray v. Solvay Polymers, Inc. (In Re Dooley Plastic Co.)

OPINION

LINDSAY, District Judge.

This case is before the Court on a motion by Solvay Polymers, Inc. (“Solvay”) to withdraw the reference to a bankruptcy judge of an adversary proceeding. The case squarely raises the question of whether bankruptcy judges have statutory authority to conduct jury trials. The First Circuit has not yet been faced with the issue. Nevertheless, after careful consideration, this Court concludes that insofar as this case is concerned, Congress has not authorized the bankruptcy judge to conduct a jury trials. 1 Accordingly, this Court will withdraw the reference to the…