Legal Opinion
In Re Shade
United States Bankruptcy Court, C.D. Illinois
Decided March 19, 2001No. 19-70235PublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
LARRY L. LESSEN, Bankruptcy Judge.
The District Court has remanded this proceeding to allow the Bankruptcy Court to “specifically state its reasons” for assessing $9,000 in punitive damages against Michael Patton and American General Finance. In addition, the District Court has directed the Debtor’s attorney to properly corroborate his request for attorney’s fees.
Following her meeting of creditors, the Debtor, Joan Shade, was accosted by Michael Patton of American General Finance in the hallway outside the courtroom. Mr. Patton harassed the Debtor, demanding payment of American…
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