23-2084·BANKRUPTCY

Deborah Parker v. Dan Martin

Affirmed

Status

Scheduled
Argued
Opinion Issued (current)

Question Presented

Whether district court erred in overturning the bankruptcy court's finding that debt was nondischargeable under 11 U.S.C. § 534(a)(4) based on debtor's embezzlement of funds.

Argument Date

May 6, 2025

Argument Time

9:30 a.m.

Panel

Courtroom

Tan Courtroom (Room 223)

Lower Court Judge

Ellis

Panel

Judge Wilkinson

Judge Gregory

Judge Benjamin

Citation

CaseDeborah Parker v. Dan Martin, No. 23-2084 (4th Cir. July 1, 2025)

PanelWilkinson, Gregory & Benjamin, JJ.

Arguing Counsel

Lori Thompson

per CA4 audio archive

Robert Brandt

per CA4 audio archive

Panel That Day

3 of 3 cases argued May 6, 2025 before this panel have been decided.

Decided

23-2084· This case

Deborah Parker v. Dan Martin

Opinion Issued

Authored by Judge Benjamin

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Sage Blair v. Appomattox County School Board

Opinion Issued

Authored by Judge Gregory

24-6726

United States v. Richard Smith, Jr.

Opinion Issued

Authored by Judge Wilkinson

Opinions

Majority
by Benjamin
July 1, 2025
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Disposition

Affirmed

July 1, 2025