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Bankruptcy Court Issues Ruling on Ownership of Celsius Account Assets

PBWT

The concept of “property of the estate” is important in bankruptcy because it determines what property can be used or distributed for the benefit of the debtor’s creditors. A recent decision from the United States Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of New York illustrates such a situation.

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$225,000 Punitive Damages Award Upheld Where Creditor Repeatedly Contacted Customer After Being Notified of Attorney Representation

Troutman Sanders

The defendant offered a “pause” program that allowed the plaintiff to suspend service for up to nine months at a cost of $5 per month, which the plaintiff accepted. Ultimately, the plaintiff filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, listed the defendant as an unsecured creditor, and obtained a discharge of her debt.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

At the time Celsius filed for bankruptcy on July 13, 2022, it had approximately 600,000 Earn Accounts, which consisted of $4.2 At the time Celsius filed for bankruptcy on July 13, 2022, it had approximately 600,000 Earn Accounts, which consisted of $4.2 For more information, click here. On January 4, the U.S.