Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California

This is more complicated than it might seem. If the EDD overpayment was not your fault or the result of your innocent mistake, then most likely it would be dischargeable. If you had put false information on the unemployment claim form or otherwise misrepresented certain information leading to the overpayment then it would not be dischargeable. Depending on your other financial circumstances and a further skilled legal analysis, you might consider negotiating with EDD to reduce the obligation short of filing for bankruptcy protection.

EDD overpayments are usually dischargeable in bankruptcy as long as the reason for the overpayment wasn't fraud on your part.

You should schedule a consultation with an experienced bankruptcy attorney to go over your eligibility and options.