Link negligently ran his car into John,causing $50,000 in injuries.Link was intoxicated at the time of the accident.Can Link discharge this debt in bankruptcy?

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Claims based on negligence resulting in injury are considered "willful and malicious" under bankruptcy law and are therefore not dischargeable. The fact that Link was intoxicated at the time of the accident further strengthens the argument that his actions were willful and malicious. Therefore, Link cannot discharge this debt in bankruptcy.

Link Negligently Ran His Car into John,causing $50,000 in Injuries