Thomas Keathley v. Buddy Ayers Construction, Inc

  1. December 09, 2025

    Ex-Bankruptcy Judges Urge High Court To End Estoppel Rule

    Five retired bankruptcy judges are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a Fifth Circuit ruling blocking a debtor from pursuing litigation he failed to disclose in his bankruptcy case, saying the panel applied stricter standards than most circuits and the high court itself.

  2. October 20, 2025

    Justices To Hear Bankruptcy Challenge To Estoppel Rule

    The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear an appeal challenging a "rigid" and "unforgivable" rule used by some bankruptcy courts that permanently blocks a debtor from pursuing litigation if they knew - but didn't disclose - the allegations as part of their bankruptcy case.