Erin Andrews’s claim against the stalker guy who videotaped
her through a hotel door peephole got a $55 million judgment jointly against
the stalker (Barrett) and the hotel. Barrett filed for bankruptcy to
discharge his debt to her (51% of the $55 million, the hotel was liable for the balance). Erin objected to discharge
of her claim on grounds that under section 523(a)(6) it was for “willful and
malicious injury.” (Section 526(a) is my
personal favorite exception to discharge, however sec. 523(a)(4) “fraud
or defalcation while acting in a fiduciary capacity” is a close second).
Anyhoo—the bankruptcy court agreed with Ms. Andrews. Creeper Barrett gets
no forgiveness in bankruptcy.
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