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Husky International Electronics Inc. Vs. Daniel Lee Ritz Case Summary

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Husky International Electronics, Inc. v. Daniel Lee Ritz, Jr. (2016)

NATURE OF THE CASE
A debt of $164,000.00 was incurred by Chrysalis Manufacturing Corp. to plaintiff Husky International Electronics, Inc. Daniel Lee Ritz, Jr., the director of Chrysalis and owner of 30% of common stock, transferred all of Chrysalis’ assets to other entities the respondent, Ritz controlled, diminishing the ability to pay the debt. Thus, in 2009 Husky filed suit against Ritz, at which time Ritz to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. To recover losses from the debt owed, Husky filed a complaint in the bankruptcy case of Ritz, arguing Ritz’ transfer of assets form one company he owned to the other, is “actual fraud” under the Bankruptcy Code’s discharge exceptions 11.U.S.C.. §523(a)(2)(A), and does not negate his liability to Husky. The District affirms Ritz was liable under state law, however the debt did not originate by “actual fraud” and could be discharged under bankruptcy.
FACTS
In 2003 to 2007, Husky International Electronics, Inc., supplied components used in electronic devices to Chrysalis Manufacturing Corp., when the respondent was the Director, resulting in a debt of …show more content…

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