No. 25A1166
Aparna Vashisht-Rota v. Howell Management Services, LLC
Tags: bankruptcy-discharge defamation-judgment dischargeability section-523-a-6 subjective-intent willful-and-malicious-injury
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Question Presented (from Petition)
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Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether a debt arising from a state court judgment for defamation is dischargeable in bankruptcy under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(6) when the judgment was entered based on presumed malice and deemed admissions rather than proof of the debtor's subjective intent to injure as required by Kawaauhau v. Geiger
Docket Entries
2026-04-15
Application (25A1166) for a stay, submitted to Justice Kagan.
Attorneys
Aparna Vashisht-Rota
Aparna Vashisht-Rota — Petitioner