Longhenry v. Wyatt (In Re Longhenry)

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND GRANTING DEFENDANTS’ MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT THAT DEBT FOR LOSS OF CONSORTIUM IS NONDIS-CHARGEABLE

E. STEPHEN DERBY, Bankruptcy Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

Before the court in this nondischarge-ability proceeding are cross motions for summary judgment. The issue is whether a judgment for loss of consortium is non-dischargeable under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(9) as a debt for personal injury. By virtue of 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2)(I), this is a core proceeding; and the court has jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1334 and…