Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Pennsylvania

Law Suit and Bankruptcy

I am being sued for a fire at a rental property by the owners insurance company. I do not have any money to pay them over 100,000. I only make 35K per year. Will a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy cover a law suit. I don't have any assests


Asked on 2/19/09, 9:40 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
James Monaghan Law Office of James V. Monaghan

Re: Law Suit and Bankruptcy

Absolutely. Please call my office and we can discuss your options. Ask for my partner, Jim Monaghan.

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Answered on 2/20/09, 8:30 am
Matthew Nahrgang Nahrgang & Associates, P.C.

Re: Law Suit and Bankruptcy

As long as the damage was not caused by willful and malicious intent on your part, the debt is dischargeable.

I trust this answers your questions but feel free to call or E-mail me on a free initial basis.

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Answered on 2/20/09, 12:45 pm


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