Bevelle v. Jefferson CountyPractice Area:Chapter 13 BankruptcyDate:Aug 25, 2006Outcome:Condemnation action was excepted from the automatic stay, and the debtor was not entitled to a temporary restraining order to keep the county from continuing with the condemnation.Description:The county commenced a condemnation action in a state court after the debtor’s bankruptcy proceedings had commenced. The debtor contended that the condemnation action was subject to the automatic stay imposed pursuant to 11 U.S.C.S. § 362(a).Knudson v. Wachovia Bank, N.A.Practice Area:Debt CollectionDate:Oct 04, 2007Outcome:State law tort claims were preempted by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.Description:Consumer sued defendant bank alleging claims for defamation, invasion of privacy, violation of a Consumer Protection Act, negligence, and for a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.