Gregory L. Taddonio
How Judge Taddonio rules, drawn from 14 signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
How Judge Taddonio decides
Patterns drawn from this judge's own signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
What persuades
Reconsideration is treated as an exceptional remedy because it disrupts the finality of a decision.
“It is well settled that a motion for reconsideration seeks an extraordinary remedy that upsets the finality of a decision and therefore should be granted only sparingly.”
For below-median Chapter 13 debtors, Schedule J should estimate the debtor's own actual expenses rather than substitute generalized standards.
“Put simply, the Debtors were charged with estimating their actual expenses, not simply plugging in ‘estimates’ that are neither theirs, nor current, nor even expenses.”
Procedural preferences
Lien-avoidance calculations should quantify every component rather than leave the court to reconstruct the arithmetic.
“it is imperative that the moving party show their work.”
Cautions
Undisputed facts do not warrant summary judgment when the movant has not shown a present right to relief under the governing contract.
“the Debtor has not established a present right to payment within the bonds’ coverage.”
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“In accordance with the Memorandum Opinion of even date, it is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that the Motion is DENIED.”
“The Motion to Preclude is GRANTED IN PART. The charges requested by Pennymac in the Notice of Post-Petition Mortgage Fees, Expenses, and Charges filed on September 26, 2024 are disallowed only to the extent of $242.”
“The Debtor’s Motion to Avoid Lien Pursuant to 11 U.S.C.A. §522(f)(2) [Dkt. No. 76] is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part.”
“The Section 522(h) of the Bankruptcy Code Motion to Reopen [Dkt. No. 125] is DENIED.”
“Request for Order to Nullify Sheriff’s Sale [Dkt. No. 137] is DENIED.”
“The 11 U.S.C. § 324 Motion Invoking the Catch-all Misconduct Provision of 11 U.S.C. § 101(11)(14)(E) (sic); Request for Reinstatement of 11 U.S.C. § 362 Stay; Joinder of 24-02040-GLT and Stay of 24-21081-GLT; and Request for Order to Nullify Sheriff’s Sale [Dkt. No. 147] is DENIED.”
“Adversary Proceeing No. 24-2040-GLT [Dkt. No. 186] is DENIED.”
“The Motion, Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 707, to Dismiss Chapter 7 Case [Dkt. No. 44] is GRANTED. This chapter 7 case of the Debtor, Elliott-Todd Parker Koger, is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE”
“Todd Parker Koger’s Response [Dkt. No. 46] is DENIED.”
“The Section 522(h) of the Bankruptcy Code Motion [Dkt. No. 68] is DENIED.”
“The Motion for Reconsideration of August 15, 2024 Order (sic) Record Has Confused the Pro Se Litigants of the Scheduling (sic) [Dkt. No. 75] is DENIED.”
“The Motion for Reconsideration of September 9, 2024 Order (sic) Bankruptcy Court Mistakenly Cites PAHAF 19868 as State Issue [Dkt No. 87] is DENIED.”
“Request for Injunctive Relief and Damages [Dkt. No. 125 1] is DENIED.”
“The Plaintiffs’ Amended Motion for Summary Relief [Dkt. No. 43] is DENIED.”
“The Chapter 13 Trustee’s Objection to 10/16/24 Plan and Request Case be Dismissed is SUSTAINED and plan confirmation is DENIED. The trustee’s alternative request for dismissal is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE.”
“the Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is DENIED.”
“The Motion to Dismiss is GRANTED.”
“The Debtor’s Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment on Liability is DENIED.”
“Hertz’s Motion for Allowance and Payment of Administrative Claim for Post Petition Rent is GRANTED IN PART with respect to the June and July rental obligations and DENIED IN PART with respect to the August rental obligations.”
“The objection to the Final Report is overruled.”
“the Court denied the motion, finding that dismissal of the case would be unfairly prejudicial to creditors in the absence of a proposal assuring them payment in full.”
“the Court finds ample cause for the case to be dismissed pursuant to section 1112(b) of the Bankruptcy Code.”
Caseload & timing
From public federal docket records for this judge.
One sampled matter had terminated; the two newer matters remained pending and supplied the motion timelines.
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