A Seattle man who concealed an inheritance and his interest in a business lost his bankruptcy discharge of more than $3.9 million after a trial victory by the Justice Department’s U.S. Trustee Program (USTP).On October 20, the Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington entered a judgment revoking Nevin Middleton’s chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge. As a result, Middleton remains liable for his debts, and creditors are free to pursue payment from him after the case is closed. “The bankruptcy discharge is the key to a fresh start, but debtors must be transparent about their financial affairs to receive
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