JB Construction, Inc. v. King (In Re King)

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION

JIM D. PAPPAS, Bankruptcy Judge.

Introduction

Plaintiff JB Construction, Inc. (“Plaintiff’) seeks a determination that Defendant Christopher R. King (“Defendant”) willfully and maliciously breached an agreement between the parties, such that Plaintiffs claim for damages should be excepted from discharge in Defendant’s bankruptcy case under § 523(a)(6) 1 of the Bankruptcy Code.

Background and Facts

Plaintiff is an Idaho company that specializes in the placement of concrete for both commercial and residential builders.

In 1999, Defendant began working for Plaintiff as an hourly…