New York’s Bankruptcy Judge David Jones reopened Texaco’s 1988 bankruptcy to ensure that state courts wouldn’t mistakenly decide that environmental claims were discharged
The same district judge who correctly predicted that Purdue’s nonconsensual releases were prohibited has nonetheless upheld a preliminary injunction barring suits against nondebtors.
At least in New York, proceedings on a confession of judgment are neither a ‘claim’ nor a ‘cause of action’ and can’t be removed under 28 U.S.C. § 1452(a).