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T R O U B L E D C O M P A N Y R E P O R T E R
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Vol. 30, No. 153
Headlines
1909 LLC: Commences Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Nevada
3120/30 KINGSBRIDGE: Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in New York
336 RESTAURANT: Seeks Cash Collateral Access
40 HALSTEAD: Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in New Jersey
A & A BODY WORKS: Court Extends Cash Collateral Access to July 2
A NEW START: Cash Collateral Hearing Set for June 11
ACCENDRA HEALTH: Launches Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations
ADONAI CONGREGATE: No Patient Complaints, 2nd PCO Report Says
ADRIANA TAFUR: Files Emergency Bid to Use Cash Collateral
AH CROWN INVESTMENT: Seeks Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Florida
AKIBAZ LLC: Gets Interim OK to Use Cash Collateral
ALGORHYTHM HOLDINGS: Regains Nasdaq Stockholders' Equity Compliance
ALLSTAR PROPERTIES: Seeks to Use Cash Collateral Thru Dec 31
ALLSTATE LENDING: Committee Hires Franklin Soto Leeds as Counsel
ALTOMAR HOME: Hires Meza Valverde & Associates LLC as Accountant
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS: Gets Interim OK to Use Cash Collateral
AMERICAN HEALTH: Seeks to Hire BAS CPA PLLC as Accountant
AMERICAN TOOL: Lender Seeks to Prohibit Cash Collateral Access
ANNIE EYELASH: Seeks Cash Collateral Access
ANTELOPE HOSPITALITY: Plan Exclusivity Period Extended to June 22
ANTONIO MUNOZ: Hires Law Offices of John E. Freeman as Mediator
APPLE iSPORTS: 1st Quarter Net Loss Narrows to $385K
ARCHITECTURAL GLAZING: Seeks Cash Collateral Access
ARMADILLO PIZZA: Unsecureds to Get Share of Income for 60 Months
ASCENSION TOWING: Leo Congeni Named Subchapter V Trustee
AURORA FUEL: Has Deal on Cash Collateral Access
AUZMET ARCHITECTURAL: Seeks Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Closes Dallas Biz
AVIAN PARTNERS: Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Arizona
B&A CHILDCARE: Gets Final OK to Use Cash Collateral
BALLAST DESIGN: Gets Interim OK to Use Cash Collateral
BANNER CHEMICAL: Gets Final OK to Use Cash Collateral
BASECOAT ON FIFTH: Files Emergency Bid to Use Cash Collateral
BELLA FAMILY: Unsecureds Will Get 1% of Claims over 36 Months
BESTAR INC: Wins Chapter 15 Recognition Amid Deposit Fight
BLESS YOUR HEART: Employs Lane Law Firm as Legal Counsel
BOTTOMLINE INK: 180-Day Extension for Plan Filing Granted
BOTW HOLDINGS: Amends Unsecured Claims Pay Details
BROADWAY FORD: Has Deal Cash Collateral Access
CARBON HEALTH: Secures OK to Exit Chapter 11 After Creditor Deal
CARBON HEALTH: Unsecureds to Get Share of Trust Interests in Plan
CARE FOR THE ELDERLY: No Decline in Patient Care, PCO Reports
CAROLINA RENOVATION: Gets Final OK to Use Cash Collateral
CHANNEL OP: Seeks Cash Collateral Access Thru Oct 12
CHICAGO THEATRE: S&P Affirms 'BB' Rating on 2025A-B Revenue Bonds
CHRISTOS FARM: Commences Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Pennsylvania
CJC SHELL: Cash Collateral Hearing Set for June 3
CLEARSEA CORP: Carlos Garcia Miranda Named Subchapter V Trustee
CRELL INC: Unsecureds Will Get 23% of Claims over 36 Months
DAN LEPORE & SONS: Gets Extension to Access Cash Collateral
DAX INTERNATIONAL: Files Emergency Bid to Use Cash Collateral
DECATUR, AR: S&P Affirms 'BB+' Rating on 2022 Refunding Bonds
DELLA RAGIONE: Final Hearing Today on Bid to Use Cash Collateral
DIOCESE OF ALEXANDRIA: Plan Exclusivity Period Extended to June 30
DK ARENA: Seeks Court Approval to Hire Furr and Cohen as Counsel
DNA X: Net Income Jumps to $6.3MM in Q1 2026; Going Concern Stays
DUKAY TRUCKING: Seeks Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Illinois
EAD CONSTRUCTORS: Seeks to Extend Plan Exclusivity to July 19
EAZY-PZ LLC: Seeks Cash Collateral Access Thru Dec 15
EMERALD TECHNOLOGIES: S&P Raises ICR to 'CCC', Outlook Developing
EMORY INDUSTRIAL: Seeks Approval to Hire ScaleNorth as Accountant
EPIPHANY REALTY: Frederick Bunol Named Subchapter V Trustee
EQUUS TOTAL: Q1 Net Increase in Assets Rises to $4.11M
EVERY BLOOMING THING: Gets Court OK to Use Cash Collateral
EVONA LLC: Court Extends Cash Collateral Access to July 25
FABRICATION DESIGNS: Gets Final OK to Use Cash Collateral
FARMHOUSE INC: 1st Quarter Net Loss Totals $155K
FINANCE OF AMERICA: All Three Key Proposals Pass at Annual Meeting
FIRST BRANDS: Faces U.S. Fraud Claim Over Alleged Tariff Evasion
FIRST BRANDS: Pact Clears Collateral Sale While Dispute Continues
FLOURISH RESTAURANTS: Gets Final OK to Use Cash Collateral
FORBES DISTRIBUTION: Starts Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in South Carolina
FORK FOOD: Gets Final OK for DIP Loan From Fork Food Incubator
FU BANG GROUP: Seeks to Use Cash Collateral
GATES ENTERPRISES: Gets Interim OK to Use Cash Collateral
GEDDO CORPORATION: Gets Final OK to Use Cash Collateral
GEORGE AVE 2: Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Colorado
GLG INVESTMENTS: Files Emergency Bid to Use Cash Collateral
GOLDENPEAKS CAPITAL: European Solar Co. Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
GREAT WALL INTERNATIONAL: Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in California
H.4.L. LLC: Seeks Approval to Hire Ronald D. Weiss as Counsel
HAINES PROPERTIES: Case Summary & Seven Unsecured Creditors
HIDALGO GROUP: To Hire Law Offices of Richard R. Robles as Counsel
HUBBARD INGREDIENTS: Commences Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Kansas
HUDSON 1701/1706: Seeks to Extend Plan Exclusivity to Sept. 17
HYE NURSES: U.S. Trustee Appoints Stanley Otake as PCO
INGENOVIS HEALTH: Advised by Davis Polk in Restructuring
INNOVITY VENTURES: Employs Conroy Baran as Bankruptcy Counsel
INNOVITY VENTURES: Taps Marshall & Stevens as CRO
IQSTEL INC: Q1 2026 Loss Widens to $1.4M; Going Concern Doubt Stays
J KRUZE INVESTMENTS: Seeks Cash Collateral Access
JACQUELINE D MOORE: Hires Management Concepts CPAs as Accountant
JFY PROPERTIES: Initiates Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Maryland
JMKA LLC: Updates Restructuring Plan Disclosures
KACHINA AIR: Bid to Review Net Worth Determination Granted in Part
KALAMAZOO CANDLE: Seeks to Use Cash Collateral
KEN'S BAR-B-QUE: Hearing Today on Bid to Use Cash Collateral
KEY PAINTING: Gets Final OK to Use Cash Collateral
KINETIK HOLDINGS: S&P Affirms 'BB+' ICR on Continued Expansion
LEACH PAINTING: Gets Interim OK to Use Cash Collateral
LEGACY WORLDWIDE: Hires Rountree Leitman Klein & Geer as Counsel
LEISURE INVESTMENTS: Says Ex-CEO Diverted Funds for Miami Penthouse
LENA BRANDS: Gets Extension to Access Cash Collateral
LEXORA INC: Gets Fifth Interim OK for Post-Petition Factoring Deal
LITHOTYPE COMPANY: Court Extends Cash Collateral Access to June 5
LIVECONNECTIONS.ORG: U.S. Trustee Flags Missed Chapter 11 Reports
LOIS MIRIAM: Files Emergency Bid to Use Cash Collateral
LOVO INC: AI Voice Firm Seeks Ch. 7 Bankruptcy Amid Copyright Suit
LUCERO LLC: Has Until July 10 to Use Cash Collateral
MADRONE - MS STUDENT: S&P Assigns 'BB+' Rating on Revenue Bonds
MAKIIN LLC: Gets Interim OK to Use Cash Collateral
MAPLE TREE: Employs Kemp Tax Services as Accountant and Bookkeeper
MARTEZ INC: Case Summary & 19 Unsecured Creditors
MARTIN’S DISPOSAL: Gets Final OK to Use Cash Collateral
MAYFLOWER CHOICE: Seeks Cash Collateral Access
MED-RIDE INC: Unsecured Creditors to Split $55K over 5 Years
MEDICAL SOLUTIONS: S&P Downgrades ICR to 'CCC-', Outlook Negative
N.K.G. CORP: Gets Interim OK to Use Cash Collateral
NEOTEK INC: Seeks Approval to Hire Lindauer & Vaughn as Counsel
NEW FAITH: Seeks to Hire Rountree Leitman as Legal Counsel
NUSSBAUM LOWINGER: NY Judge Doubts Ch.11 Eligibility of Affiliates
OAK-BARK CORP: Case Summary & 15 Unsecured Creditors
OLIVER ARMS: Employs Rountree Leitman Klein as Legal Counsel
OLIVER FORREST: Hires Rountree, Leitman as Legal Counsel
OPTIV INC: S&P Upgrades ICR to 'CCC+', Outlook Negative
OSCAR ACQUISITIONCO: S&P Upgrades ICR to 'CCC', Outlook Negative
PARKERVISION INC: Appoints Anthony Bowers to Board of Directors
PATHFINDER AUTO: Seeks 60-Day Extension of Plan Filing Deadline
PHOENIX FUND: Has Deal on Cash Collateral Access
PICO-UNION HOUSING: Has Deal on Cash Collateral Access
PIONEER GREEN: Claims to be Paid from Income & Sale Proceeds
PLATES RESTAURANT: Seeks to Hire Rountree Leitman as Counsel
PLAZA CONTINENTAL: Hires Raines Feldman as Bankruptcy Counsel
POLAR POWER: Loss Narrows to $178K; Eviction Threatens Operations
PRAIRIE EYE: Seeks Court Approval to Hire Sikich LLC as Accountant
PREMIER GENERATOR: Hires George E. Jacobs as Attorney
PRIME LIMITED: Files Emergency Bid to Use Cash Collateral
PRO RACKING: Hires Accelera Accounting and Finance as Accountant
PROGRESS TELECOMM: Files Emergency Bid to Use Cash Collateral
PURSE LADIES: Gets Interim OK to Use Cash Collateral
QON CONN: Monique Almy Named Subchapter V Trustee
QUITMAN COMMUNITY: Case Summary & 20 Largest Unsecured Creditors
QVC GROUP: Preferred Shareholders Contest Chapter 11 Plan
RADYO PANOU: Commences Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in New York
RAGUSE FAMILY: Seeks $12.5MM DIP Loan from East West Bank
RAILHEAD INC: Court Extends Cash Collateral Access to July 10
RAMDEEN'S ELECTRICAL: Seeks to Use Cash Collateral
REBORN COFFEE: Q1 Net Loss Narrows to $1.83 Million
RECOLETA LLC: Hires Rodriguez Espola LLC as Estate Accountant
REINFRO LLC: Unsecureds Will Get 65.76% of Claims over 5 Years
REVI EXPRESS: Seeks Subchapter V Bankruptcy in Massachusetts
RND PROPERTIES: Hires Toni Campbell Parker as Counsel
ROCKFORD SILK: Unsecured Creditors to Split $125K over 5 Years
ROLLING GREENS: Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in California
ROUTE 2 LLC: Commences Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Arizona
RTB DIGITAL: Finalizes Merger with RYVYL, James Heckman Named CEO
RUNWAY MEDICAL: Charles Persing Named Subchapter V Trustee
SAINT AUGUSTINE'S: No Enrollees, Plans to Sell Part of Campus
SAKS GLOBAL: Uses New Tactic to Expedite Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case
SALT LAKE DISTILLERY: Seeks to Use Cash Collateral Thru Nov 2026
SANDY LANE: Case Summary & One Unsecured Creditor
SCILEX HOLDING: Q1 Loss Widens to $45.7MM; Going Concern Deepens
SELECTIS HEALTH: Appoints Krystal Eckhart as Interim CEO and CFO
SELECTIS HEALTH: Swings to $6.53M Net Income in First Quarter
SERRA GAUCHA: Gets Court OK to Use Cash Collateral
SLOAN SCHOOL: Gets Final OK to Use Cash Collateral
SMITTY'S LAND V: Commences Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Arizona
SMITTY'S LAND V: Voluntary Chapter 11 Case Summary
SMOKIN OAKS: Case Summary & 20 Largest Unsecured Creditors
SPEYSIDE HOLDINGS: Hires Hilco Real Estate as Real Estate Agents
SPIRIT AIRLINES: 3rd Circuit Affirms Toss of Site Tracking Claims
SPIRIT AVIATION: Company's Collapse Shakes Budget Airline Sector
STAR213PROPERTY LLC: Commences Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in New York
STARCO BRANDS: Swings to $829,720 Net Loss in Q1 2026
STAY LLC: Unsecured Creditors to Split $39,600 over 36 Months
STEVE CLARK: Plan Exclusivity Period Extended to June 8
SUMMER FUN: Files Emergency Bid to Use Cash Collateral
SUN GIR: Gets Interim OK to Use Cash Collateral
SUN GIR: Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Liquidates 49 Stores
SUNSET PALM: Seeks to Hire Lorium PLLC as Legal Counsel
SUPRA NATIONAL: Plan Exclusivity Period Extended to June 26
TCB INVESTMENTS: Taps Gambrell & Associates as Legal Counsel
TCW REMODEL: Jerrett McConnell Named Subchapter V Trustee
TENTH PLACE: Commences Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Arizona
TEXACO INC: Ends Ch.11 Decision Appeal Allowing La. Suit to Proceed
THREE OAKS: Court OKs for Final Use of Cash Collateral
THRILL INTERMEDIATE: Seeks to Extend Plan Exclusivity to June 5
TIGER CAPITAL: Gets Interim OK to Use Cash Collateral
TLC OPERATIONS: Cash Collateral Hearing Set for June 23
TM36 LLC: Seeks to Extend Plan Exclusivity to Sept. 1
TRINITY POOLS: Seeks to Use Cash Collateral
TRINKINTRINKIN REST: Files Emergency Bid to Use Cash Collateral
TRINSEO PLC: Apollo, Oaktree Face Lender Suit Over Liability Deals
TRINSEO PLC: Takes Next Step in Restructuring With Ch. 11 Filing
TRIPLE STICKS: Final Hearing Today on Bid to Use Cash Collateral
TRUETT MEMORIAL: Seeks Cash Collateral Access
UNCLE NEAREST: Court Expands Receivership Scope
UO1351E233 LLC: Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in New York
US MAGNESIUM: Plan Exclusivity Period Extended to July 7
VANGUARD CUSTOM: Court Extends Cash Collateral Access to June 29
VCHG GHOST: Initiates Subchapter V Bankruptcy in New York
WAIKOLOA VILLAGE: Files Emergency Bid to Use Cash Collateral
WAIKOLOA VILLAGE: Section 341(a) Meeting of Creditors on June 18
WALNUT RIDGE: Seeks Cash Collateral Access
WELLPATH HOLDINGS: Section 1983 Claims Tossed in Gavilan-Cruz Case
WEST RIDGE: Unsecureds to Get Share of Trade Creditor Fund
WILFONG HOSPITALITY: Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in West Virginia
WISE INVESTMENT: Gina Klump Named Subchapter V Trustee
[] ATTOM Q2 2026 Report Shows Rise in Zombie Foreclosure Rates
[] FTI Appoints Damon Yousefy as Senior Managing Director
[] Jerry Hall Joins Dechert's Restructuring Practice as Partner
[] Kenneth Kansa Joins Steptoe's Insolvency Practice in Chicago
[] Vida Law Firm Explains Bankruptcy Options for Business Owners
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1909 LLC: Commences Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Nevada
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On May 26, 2026, 1909 LLC filed for Chapter 11 protection in the
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada. According to
court filings, the Debtor reports between $1 million and $10
million in debt owed to between 1 and 49 creditors.
A meeting of creditors under Section 341(a) to be held on July 25,
2026 at 09:00 AM at Telephonic.
Chapter 11 Plan filing deadline set for September 23, 2026.
About 1909 LLC
1909 LLC is a limited liability company engaged in business and
investment-related activities.
1909 LLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code
(Bankr. Case No. 26-13286) on May 26, 2026. In its petition, the
Debtor reports estimated assets between $0 and $100,000 and
estimated liabilities between $1 million and $10 million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Natalie M. Cox handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by David A. Riggi, Esq. of Riggi Law
Firm.
3120/30 KINGSBRIDGE: Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in New York
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On May 26, 2026, 3120/30 Kingsbridge Avenue LLC filed for Chapter
11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of New York. According to court filings, the Debtor
reports between $1 million and $10 million in debt owed to between
1 and 49 creditors.
A meeting of creditors under Section 341(a) to be held on June 24,
2026 at 01:30 PM at Zoom.us - USTrustee 7: Meeting ID 161 1242
4438, Passcode 8901234678, Phone 1 (202) 793-2740.
Deadline to file Chapter 11 Plan and Disclosure Statement is set
for September 23, 2026.
About 3120/30 Kingsbridge Avenue LLC
3120/30 Kingsbridge Avenue LLC is a real estate company engaged in
the ownership, management, and investment of property assets.
3120/30 Kingsbridge Avenue LLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of
the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-11242) on May 26,
2026. In its petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets between
$1 million and $10 million and estimated liabilities between $1
million and $10 million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Rachel S. Blumenfeld, Esq. of Law
Office of Rachel Blumenfeld.
336 RESTAURANT: Seeks Cash Collateral Access
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336 Restaurant LLC, doing business as Amalfi Coastal Kitchen &
Cocktails and formerly known as Centro Italian, asks the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York for authority
to use cash collateral and provide adequate protection.
The cash collateral belongs to EBF Holdings LLC, doing business as
Everest Business Funding. The restaurant, located in Hampton Bays,
New York, operates a Southern Italian-style restaurant in the
Hamptons and filed for Chapter 11 protection on May 14, 2026. The
Debtor intends to reopen for the seasonal summer business
immediately after the filing and argues that uninterrupted access
to operating funds is essential to preserving the business as a
going concern.
Prior to bankruptcy, the Debtor entered into a Revenue Based
Financing agreement with Everest Business Funding under which the
lender purportedly purchased $118,150 in future receivables for
$83,260, requiring weekly payments of $3,580.30. Although the
lender filed a UCC-1 financing statement asserting a security
interest in the restaurant's future receipts and other payment
streams, the Debtor disputes the characterization of the
transaction, contending it was actually a disguised usurious loan
rather than a true sale of receivables under New York law.
Nevertheless, the Debtor states that it intends to continue making
contractual weekly payments to the lender during the bankruptcy
case.
The Debtor seeks permission to use the cash collateral in
accordance with a 13-week operating budget covering payroll, rent,
utilities, inventory, and other ordinary business expenses.
Projected expenditures total approximately $1.45 million, while
projected receipts are estimated at roughly $1.77 million during
the same period.
As adequate protection for the lender, the Debtor proposes
replacement liens on post-petition assets, weekly adequate
protection payments consistent with the financing agreement,
financial reporting obligations, inspection rights, and a carve-out
protecting bankruptcy administrative expenses and professional
fees. The proposed authority to use cash collateral would terminate
upon specified default events, conversion or dismissal of the case,
appointment of a trustee, or significant budget variances.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=5Mo7Yw
from PacerMonitor.com.
About 336 Restaurant LLC
336 Restaurant LLC is a food service and hospitality company
engaged in restaurant operations and dining-related services.
336 Restaurant LLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-71960) on May 14, 2026. In its
petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets between $0 and
$100,000 and estimated liabilities between $100,001 and
$1,000,000.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Sheryl P. Giugliano handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Nico G. Pizzo, Esq. of Rosen, Tsionis
& Pizzo, PLLC.
40 HALSTEAD: Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in New Jersey
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On May 26, 2026, 40 Halstead St LLC filed for Chapter 11 protection
in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.
According to court filings, the Debtor reports between $1 million
and $10 million in debt owed to between 1 and 49 creditors.
A meeting of creditors under Section 341(a) to be held on July 1,
2026 at 03:00 PM at Telephonic.
Government Proof of Claim deadline is set for November 23, 2026.
About 40 Halstead St LLC
40 Halstead St LLC is a limited liability company engaged in real
estate ownership, management, and investment activities.
40 Halstead St LLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-15889) on May 26, 2026. In its
petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets between $100,001 and
$1 million and estimated liabilities between $1 million and $10
million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Stacey L. Meisel handles the case.
A & A BODY WORKS: Court Extends Cash Collateral Access to July 2
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A & A Body Works On Grand, Inc. received another extension from the
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois to use
cash collateral.
The court entered a fourth interim order authorizing the Debtor to
use cash collateral from May 28 through July 2 in accordance with
its budget, with up to a 10% variance.
The Debtor projects total operational expenses of $174,068.69 for
June.
As adequate protection, lien claimants including ECapital Loan Fund
III, LP and the Illinois Department of Revenue will receive
replacement liens on the Debtor's post-petition assets with the
same priority as their pre-petition liens. ECapital will also
receive a $5,000 payment by June 15.
Additional protections include inspection rights, mandatory
insurance coverage, and maintenance of collateral.
A continued hearing is scheduled for June 30.
The order is available at
http://bankrupt.com/misc/AandABody_4ICCOrder.pdf
About A & A Body Works On Grand Inc.
A & A Body Works On Grand, Inc. provides automotive body repair and
collision repair services, including bumper repair and replacement,
windshield and window replacement, dent and scratch repair, mirror
replacement, frame straightening, suspension repairs, mechanical
repairs, and automotive painting with paint matching. It operates
auto body repair facilities in the Chicago metropolitan area,
serving vehicle owners requiring collision, structural, and
cosmetic vehicle repairs.
A & A Body Works On Grand sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Case No. 26-03824) on March
3, 2026, with $1 million to $10 million in both assets and
liabilities. Angelo Resendez Jr., president, signed the petition.
Judge Deborah L. Thorne oversees the case.
The Debtor is represented by Gregory K. Stern, Esq., at Gregory K.
Stern, P.C.
A NEW START: Cash Collateral Hearing Set for June 11
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Kentucky,
Owensboro Division, is set to hold a hearing on June 11 to consider
extending A New Start Primary Care, LLC's authority to use cash
collateral.
The Debtor's authority to use cash collateral under the court's
April 29 interim order expires on June 11.
The interim order approved the payment of expenses with cash
collateral in accordance with the Debtor's budget and granted
Farmers Bank & Trust Company, a secured creditor, replacement liens
on the Debtor's post-petition assets, with the same scope and
priority as its pre-petition liens.
The replacement liens exclude Chapter 5 avoidance actions and are
subordinate to administrative expenses if the Debtor's Chapter 11
case converts to Chapter 7.
The interim order also authorized the Debtor to make agreed
post-petition payments to the Subchapter V trustee.
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About A New Start Primary Care LLC
Based in Central City, Kentucky, A New Start Primary Care, LLC and
A New Start II, LLC operate affiliated outpatient healthcare
providers focused on substance use disorder treatment and
behavioral health care. The organizations provide
medication-assisted treatment, counseling and case management for
opioid use disorder in an outpatient clinical setting.
The Debtors sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. W.D. Ky. Lead Case No. 26-40292) on April
17, 2026. Timothy Dukes, member, president and chief executive
officer, signed the petitions.
At the time of the filing, A New Start Primary Care disclosed up to
$50,000 in assets and $1 million to $10 million in liabilities
while A New Start II listed $1 million to $10 million in both
assets and liabilities.
Judge Charles R. Merrill presides over the case.
Heather M. Thacker, Esq., at Gartland Thacker DelCotto, PLLC
represents the Debtors as legal counsel.
ACCENDRA HEALTH: Launches Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations
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Accendra Health, Inc. announced on May 22, 2026, that it has
commenced an offer to exchange any and all of the Company's
outstanding 4.500% Senior Notes due 2029 and 6.625% Senior Notes
due 2030.
Eligible Holders of 2029 Notes that participate in the New Money
Notes Issuance will be able to exchange such 2029 Notes for newly
issued 9.000% Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2032 and newly
issued 9.750% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2033.
Eligible Holders of 2029 Notes that do not participate in the New
Money Notes Issuance and Eligible Holders of 2030 Notes will be
able to exchange such notes for Second Lien Notes.
In addition, the Company is soliciting consents from Eligible
Holders of the Existing Notes to adopt certain proposed amendments
to the indentures governing the Existing Notes to eliminate
substantially all of the affirmative and negative covenants,
eliminate certain events of default, modify covenants regarding
mergers and consolidations and modify or eliminate certain other
provisions contained in the Existing Notes Indentures, including
provisions related to defeasance.
In connection with the Exchange Offer for the 2029 Notes, the
Company is also offering $326.25 million in aggregate principal
amount of newly issued First Lien Notes for cash. The New Notes
will be issued by the Company and guaranteed on a senior secured
basis by the Company's existing and future wholly-owned domestic
subsidiaries (including each subsidiary guarantor of the Existing
Notes). Each Eligible Holder of 2029 Notes (other than the Backstop
Parties) will only be entitled to receive the New Money Participant
Early Exchange Consideration if they tender their 2029 Notes at or
prior to the Early Exchange Time and deliver in cash their pro rata
cash portion of $65.25 million in aggregate principal amount of
First Lien Notes to the Exchange Agent by the Funding Date.
The Company's obligation to accept for exchange Existing Notes
validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) and to complete the
New Money Notes Issuance pursuant to the Offers and related Consent
Solicitations is subject to the satisfaction or, if permitted,
waiver of certain conditions set forth in the confidential offering
memorandum and consent solicitation statement, dated May 22, 2026.
On May 11, 2026, the Company entered into a Commitment and Consent
Letter with certain holders of Existing Notes and certain of the
Company's existing lenders, pursuant to which, among other things,
each Commitment Party agreed to tender their Existing Notes in the
Exchange Offers and deliver their Consents in respect thereof in
the Consent Solicitations. Pursuant to the Commitment Agreement,
the applicable Commitment Parties have committed to tender
approximately all of the aggregate outstanding principal amount of
2029 Notes and approximately 83% of the aggregate outstanding
principal amount of 2030 Notes, in each case subject to the terms
and conditions set forth in the Commitment Agreement and provide
their consent to the Proposed Amendments in the Consent
Solicitations.
In addition, certain of the Commitment Partie have agreed to
purchase:
(i) their agreed percentage of an aggregate principal amount
of $261.0 million of the New Money First Lien Notes, at a price
equal to par, and
(ii) up to an additional $65.25 million of First Lien Notes, at
a price equal to par, to the extent such amount is not purchased in
the New Money Notes Issuance by Eligible Holders of the 2029 Notes
who are not Backstop Parties, subject to the consummation of the
Offers and Consent Solicitations and the satisfaction of certain
other conditions.
In consideration for the Backstop Commitment, the Company will pay
to the Backstop Parties a cash premium equal to 3.5% of all of the
New Money First Lien Notes.
The Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations will expire at
5:00 P.M., New York City time, on June 22, 2026, unless extended,
or earlier terminated.
To be eligible to receive the Early Exchange Consideration,
Eligible Holders must tender their Existing Notes at or prior to
5:00 P.M., New York City time, on June 9, 2026, unless extended by
the Company.
In addition, Eligible Holders of 2029 Notes who wish to receive the
New Money Participant Early Exchange Consideration must deliver in
cash an amount equal to the purchase price therefor by 5:00 P.M.,
New York City time, on June 10, 2026, unless extended.
Rights to withdraw tendered Existing Notes and revoke Consents will
terminate at 5:00 P.M., New York City time, on June 9, 2026, unless
extended, except for certain limited circumstances where additional
withdrawal rights are required by law. Each Eligible Holder that
tenders Existing Notes into the Exchange Offers will be deemed to
have given its Consent to the Proposed Amendments with respect to
those tendered Existing Notes.
No additional consideration will be paid for Consents. Subject to
applicable law, the Early Exchange Time, the Expiration Time, the
Funding Date or the Backstop Funding Date with respect to either
Exchange Offer can be extended independently of:
(i) the related Withdrawal Deadline for such Exchange Offer
and
(ii) the Early Exchange Time, the Expiration Time, the Funding
Date (if applicable) or the Backstop Funding Date (if applicable)
with respect to the other Exchange Offer.
The Existing Notes will only be accepted for exchange by the
Company in minimum principal amounts of $2,000 and integral
multiples of $1,000 thereafter. No alternative, conditional or
contingent tenders will be accepted.
The Company will not accept any tender of Existing Notes that would
result in the issuance of less than $1.00 principal amount of First
Lien Notes or Second Lien Notes, as applicable. The New Notes will
only be issued in minimum denominations of $1.00 and integral
multiples of $1.00 in excess thereof. If, pursuant to the Offers, a
tendering holder would otherwise be entitled to receive First Lien
Notes or Second Lien Notes, as applicable, in a principal amount
that is not an integral multiple of $1.00, such principal amount
will be rounded down to the nearest integral multiple of $1.00.
This rounded amount will be the principal amount of First Lien
Notes or Second Lien Notes, as applicable, that Eligible Holders
will receive, and no additional cash will be paid in lieu of any
principal amount of First Lien Notes or Second Lien Notes, as
applicable, not received as a result of rounding down.
The following summary offering table indicates the treatment to be
offered in the Exchange Offers per $1,000 principal amount of
Existing Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn. For each
$1,000 principal amount of Existing Notes validly tendered (and not
validly withdrawn):
(i) at or prior to the Early Exchange Time and accepted for
exchange, Eligible Holders of Existing Notes will be eligible to
receive the applicable Early Exchange Consideration, and
(ii) after the Early Exchange Time but at or prior to the
Expiration Time and accepted for exchange, Eligible Holders will
receive the applicable Late Exchange Consideration. Eligible
Holders of 2029 Notes electing to participate in the Exchange Offer
for 2029 Notes will receive different Exchange Consideration
depending on their participant category:
(a) Eligible Holders of 2029 Notes who elect to purchase their
pro rata cash portion of New Money First Lien Notes by the Funding
Date are referred to herein as "New Money Participants,"
(b) Eligible Holders of 2029 Notes who are Backstop Parties
under the Commitment Agreement and tender their committed 2029
Notes are referred to herein as "Backstop Participants" and
(c) Eligible Holders of 2029 Notes who are neither New Money
Participants nor Backstop Participants referred to herein as "Other
Eligible Participants." All Eligible Holders of 2030 Notes receive
the same Exchange Consideration regardless of participant
category.
Each participating Eligible Holder must tender all of the Existing
Notes it holds through The Depository Trust Company's Automated
Tender Offer Program. Partial tenders of Existing Notes will not be
accepted. Within ATOP, each participating Eligible Holder must
tender all of the Existing Notes it holds into the appropriate
contra-CUSIP corresponding with its decision to participate as:
(1) a New Money Participant,
(2) a Backstop Participant (who will receive a specific ATOP
code to participate in the Exchange Offer for their 2029 Notes
committed to be tendered pursuant to the Commitment Agreement) or
(3) an Other Eligible Participant.
In order to be eligible to participate in the Exchange Offers, each
New Money Participant must tender their Existing Notes through
DTC's ATOP at or prior to the Early Exchange Time and to deliver in
cash an amount equal to the applicable purchase price at or prior
to the Funding Date.
4.500% Senior Notes due 2029
* CUSIPs/ISINs: 690732AF9 / US690732AF97 (Rule 144A); U68336AB9 /
USU68336AB93 (Regulation S)
* Aggregate Principal Amount Outstanding: $478,654,000
* Early Exchange Consideration per $1,000 of Existing Notes, if
validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early
Exchange Time(1)(2):
* In the case of New Money Participants:(3)
* (i) $298 of First Lien Notes (as defined herein) per $1,000 in
principal amount of 2029 Notes tendered; and
* (ii) $596 of Second Lien Notes (as defined herein) per $1,000
in principal amount of 2029 Notes tendered,
* in each case, subject to the tendering Eligible Holder of 2029
Notes' concurrent cash payment of its New Money Pro Rata Cash
Portion of New Money First Lien Notes by the Funding Date.
* In the case of Backstop Participants:(4)(5)
* (i) the First Lien Backstop Participant Amount (as defined
herein) per $1,000 in principal amount of 2029 Notes tendered; and
* (ii) the Second Lien Backstop Participant Amount (as defined
herein) per $1,000 in principal amount of 2029 Notes tendered.
* Other Eligible Participants:
* $855 of Second Lien Notes per $1,000 in principal amount of
2029 Notes tendered (the "Default Exchange Consideration").
* Late Exchange Consideration per $1,000 of Existing Notes, if
validly tendered and not validly withdrawn after the Early Exchange
Time and at or prior to the Expiration Time(1)(2):
* All Eligible Holders:
* $835 of Second Lien Notes per $1,000 in principal amount of
2029 Notes tendered.
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6.625% Senior Notes due 2030
* CUSIPs/ISINs: 690732AG7 / US690732AG70 (Rule 144A); U68336AC7 /
USU68336AC76 (Regulation S)
* Aggregate Principal Amount Outstanding: $552,189,000
* Early Exchange Consideration per $1,000 of Existing Notes, if
validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early
Exchange Time(1)(2):
* All Eligible Holders:
* $865 of Second Lien Notes per $1,000 in principal amount of
2030 Notes tendered.
* Late Exchange Consideration per $1,000 of Existing Notes, if
validly tendered and not validly withdrawn after the Early Exchange
Time and at or prior to the Expiration Time(1)(2):
* All Eligible Holders:
* $845 of Second Lien Notes per $1,000 in principal amount of
2030 Notes tendered.
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(1) For each $1,000 principal amount of Existing Notes tendered,
the Company will pay accrued and unpaid interest in cash in
addition to the Early Exchange Consideration or Late Exchange
Consideration, as applicable, to, but not including the Early
Settlement Date. The Company will not pay accrued interest on any
Existing Notes accepted in the Exchange Offers after the Early
Exchange Time beyond accrued and unpaid interest to, but not
including, the Early Settlement Date. No consideration will be paid
for Consents in the Consent Solicitation.
(2) The Second Lien Notes issued to Eligible Holders of 2029 Notes
are not expected to be fungible with the Second Lien Notes issued
to Eligible Holders of 2030 Notes and will bear a different CUSIP
number.
(3) Represents, per $1,000, each New Money Participant's ratable
portion of First Lien Notes at an exchange price of 98.5% up to an
aggregate amount of $42.6 million, and for all other 2029 Notes
tendered, Second Lien Notes at an exchange rate of 85.5%.
(4) Backstop Participants shall only be eligible for such
consideration to the extent of their 2029 Notes committed to be
tendered pursuant to the Commitment Agreement. Such holders shall
be treated as New Money Participants or Other Eligible
Participants, as applicable, with respect to any other 2029 Notes
held by them in accordance with their tender elections.
(5) Each Backstop Participant may exchange each $1,000 in principal
of its 2029 Notes subject to the Commitment Agreement for its
ratable portion of First Lien Notes at an exchange price of 98.50%
up to an aggregate principal amount equal to(i) $213.0 million
minus (ii) the amount of First Lien Notes issued to New Money
Participants in the Exchange Offer for 2029 Notes (such ratable
portion calculated as the principal amount of 2029 Notes held by
such Backstop Party divided by $335.8 million, the aggregate
principal amount of 2029 Notes held by the Backstop Parties). Each
Backstop Party may exchange the remainder of its 2029 Notes subject
to the Commitment Agreement not exchanged for First Lien Notes for
its ratable portion of Second Lien Notes at an exchange price of
85.50%.
Eligible Holders may not tender their Existing Notes without
delivering a Consent pursuant to the related Consent Solicitation,
and Eligible Holders may not deliver Consents without tendering the
related Existing Notes pursuant to the relevant Exchange Offer.
Existing Notes may not be withdrawn from the Exchange Offers and
the related Consents may not be revoked from the Consent
Solicitations after the Withdrawal Deadline, subject to applicable
law.
The consummation of the Exchange Offers, the Consent Solicitations
and the New Money Notes Issuance is subject to, and conditioned
upon, the satisfaction or waiver by the Company of certain
conditions, including:
(i) the Company's receipt of consents for the Proposed
Amendments of at least a majority in principal amount of each
series of Existing Notes then outstanding and
(ii) the General Conditions. Subject to applicable law, the
Company may amend, extend, terminate or withdraw any of the Offers
and/or the Consent Solicitations without amending, extending,
terminating or withdrawing any of the others, at any time and for
any reason, including if any of the conditions set forth under
"Conditions of the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations" in
the Offering Memorandum with respect to the Exchange Offers are not
satisfied or waived as determined by the Company in its sole
discretion.
The New Notes and the offering thereof have not been registered
with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, or any state or foreign securities laws.
The Offers and Consent Solicitations will only be made, and the New
Notes are only being offered and issued, to holders of Existing
Notes that are:
(a) reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers
in reliance on Rule 144A promulgated under the Securities Act or
(b) non-U.S. persons, in transactions outside the United
States, in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act.
Only Eligible Holders are authorized to receive or review the
Offering Memorandum or to participate in the Offers. Copies of all
the documents relating to the Offers and Consent Solicitations may
be obtained from the Exchange Agent and Information Agent, subject
to confirmation of eligibility through online procedures
established by the Exchange Agent and Information Agent, by
completing the Eligibility Letter at
https://epiqworkflow.com/cases/AccendraEligibility or via email
submission of the Eligibility Letter to
Registration@epiqglobal.com, with a reference to "ACCENDRA" in the
subject line. There will be no letter of transmittal for the
Exchange Offers.
The Offers are being made solely by the Offering Memorandum.
Eligible Holders of the Existing Notes are urged to carefully read
all of the information in, or incorporated by reference into the
Offering Memorandum, including the information presented under
"Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Statements" before making any
decision with respect to the Offers or the Consent Solicitations.
None of the Company, its subsidiaries, the Exchange Agent, the
Information Agent, the trustee under the indentures governing the
Existing Notes and the New Notes, the collateral agent under the
indentures governing the New Notes or any of their respective
affiliates, makes any recommendation as to whether holders of
Existing Notes should participate in the Offers or Consent
Solicitations. Each Eligible Holder must make its own decision as
to whether to participate in the Offers and whether to tender its
Existing Notes and to deliver Consents.
Epiq Corporate Restructuring, LLC has been appointed as the
exchange agent and the information agent for the Offers and Consent
Solicitations. Questions concerning the Offers and the Consent
Solicitations may be directed to the Exchange Agent and Information
Agent, in accordance with the contact details shown on the back
cover of the Offering Memorandum.
Ducera Securities LLC has been engaged to act as our financial
advisor for the Offers and Consent Solicitations.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release is not intended to and does not constitute an
offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or
buy or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities or
the solicitation of any vote, consent or approval in any
jurisdiction in connection with the Offers and Consent
Solicitations, or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance
or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of
applicable law. In particular, this press release is not an offer
of securities for sale into the United States. The New Notes to be
offered in the Offers have not been registered under the Securities
Act or any state securities laws, and unless so registered, New
Notes may not be offered or sold in the United States or to any
U.S. persons except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a
transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the
Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.
About Accendra Health
Accendra Health, Inc., headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is a
nationwide provider of products, technology and services that
support home-based care. Through its Apria and Byram brands, the
company provides equipment rentals, medical supplies and related
services for patients with chronic and complex health conditions,
including diabetes, sleep health, wound care, respiratory care,
urology and ostomy.
ADONAI CONGREGATE: No Patient Complaints, 2nd PCO Report Says
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Tamar Terzian, the patient care ombudsman, filed with the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California her second
and final report regarding the quality of patient care provided by
Adonai Congregate Living, Inc.
In her report, which covers the period from April 10 to June 10,
the PCO conducted an immediate site visit for both homes located in
Van Nuys. Each home is licensed for six patients where there are
two patients to one room.
On May 21, the PCO met with the staff for a tour of both
residences: The first is 17527 Covello Street and the second is
10215 Lasaine Avenue in Northridge, California. The residences were
clean and had all equipment necessary for the care of such
patients. Each bedroom had a hospital bed, night stand, tv for
entertainment and space for the personal items for each patient.
The PCO observed and evaluated the systems in place to assess the
Debtors ability to provide the standard of care during the
bankruptcy process. The patient care delivery was evaluated based
on professional standards of good quality care (and, increasingly,
patient-oriented measures of satisfaction). Most importantly, the
PCO was able to directly speak with the patients and staff to
assure the quality of care is continuous.
The PCO cited that each home was overall clean and welcoming. A
staff member sits within visibility of the front door main entrance
to direct any visitors, and there is a sign in sheet available
immediately as you enter each home. Dirty linen, trash, hazardous
waste bins, and trash compactor were audited. PCO checked
biomedical maintenance stickers and found all to be current. No
concerns were noted.
Ms. Terzian reviewed the facility environment of care binder for
fire drills, life safety preventative maintenance, generator
testing, and kitchen maintenance. PCO also assured that the dietary
needs of the patients are met. The staff provides all patient meals
based on the nutritionist's recommendations. There were no patient
complaints for meals provided. There are no changes or
recommendations besides continuing to meet the dietary needs of
each patient.
Moreover, the PCO reviewed summary quality and infection control
data for the patients. No concerns suggesting a decline in patient
quality due to the bankruptcy. Since some patients have recently
been released from the hospital into Debtor's care, PCO reviewed
and found that sepsis protocols are met. PCO observed hand
sanitizers readily available and in the patients' rooms.
The PCO did not observe concerns as contemplated by Section
333(b)(3) of the Bankruptcy Code with potential patient safety
implications.
A copy of the ombudsman report is available for free at
https://urlcurt.com/u?l=sc7Hre from PacerMonitor.com.
The ombudsman may be reached at:
Tamar Terzian
Terzian Law Group, APC
1122 E Green St, # 200,
Pasadena, CA 91106-2500
Phone: (818) 242-1100
Email: tamar@terzlaw.com
About Adonai Congregate Living Inc.
Adonai Congregate Living, Inc. operates as a provider of congregate
living and residential care services.
Adonai Congregate Living, Inc. sought relief under Chapter 11 of
the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. C.D. Cal. Case No. 26-10098) on
January 20, 2026, with between $100,001 and $500,000 in both assets
and liabilities.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Martin R. Barash handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by the Law Offices of Michael Jay Berger.
ADRIANA TAFUR: Files Emergency Bid to Use Cash Collateral
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Adriana Tafur Services, Incorporated asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the Southern District of Florida, Miami Division, for emergency
authorization to use cash collateral and provide adequate
protection.
The Debtor requests permission to continue using cash and cash
equivalents that may be subject to security interests held
primarily by J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as any junior
secured creditors.
Prior to bankruptcy, the Debtor obtained financing from Chase,
which may hold a first-priority security interest in the Debtor's
cash and cash equivalents pursuant to a UCC-1 financing statement
filed in 2018. The outstanding balance owed to Chase is
approximately $178,918, although the Debtor notes that this amount
may be disputed. Other entities, including the U.S. Small Business
Administration and CHTD Company, may assert junior liens against
the Debtor's personal property.
The Debtor seeks authority to use approximately $188,000 in cash
collateral over an eight-week period to fund payroll, rent, vendor
obligations, insurance, vehicle lease payments, and other ordinary
operating expenses necessary to continue business operations.
As adequate protection for any secured creditors, the Debtor
proposes granting replacement liens on post-petition cash
collateral to the same extent and priority as any valid prepetition
liens. The Debtor argues that continued operations will generate
positive cash flow and preserve the value of the estate, whereas
denial of access to cash collateral would likely force the business
to cease operations entirely, harming creditors and eliminating the
value of the collateral.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=S1bjex
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Adriana Tafur Services, Incorporated
Adriana Tafur Services, Incorporated, doing business as A.T.
Services, provides pediatric therapy services, including speech
therapy and related pediatric care, through clinic and home-care
services in South Florida. Founded in 2005, the North Miami Beach,
Florida-based company serves children and families through therapy
programs delivered from its North Miami Beach locations.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D. Fla. Case No. 26-16190) on May 13,
2026. In the petition signed by Adriana Tilley, sole shareholder,
the Debtor disclosed up to $1 million in assets and up to $10
million in liabilities.
Daniel A. Velasquez, Esq., at LATHAM LUNA EDEN & BEAUDINE LLP,
represents the Debtor as legal counsel.
AH CROWN INVESTMENT: Seeks Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Florida
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On May 22, 2026, AH Crown Investment, LLC filed for Chapter 7
protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of
Florida. According to court filings, the Debtor reports between
$100,001 and $1 million in debt owed to between 1 and 49
creditors.
About AH Crown Investment, LLC
AH Crown Investment, LLC is an investment holding company engaged
in asset management and related financial activities.
AH Crown Investment, LLC sought relief under Chapter 7 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-03792) on May 22, 2026. In its
petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets of $0 to $100,000 and
estimated liabilities of $100,001 to $1 million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Grace E. Robson handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Flavio E. Alvarez, Esq.
AKIBAZ LLC: Gets Interim OK to Use Cash Collateral
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota, entered an
order authorizing Akibaz LLC for interim use of cash collateral.
Under the order, Akibaz LLC is authorized to use cash collateral in
accordance with financial projections filed in support of the
motion through the interim period.
As protection for creditors, holders of interests in cash
collateral received replacement liens on post-petition assets
matching the type, priority, and status of their prepetition
interests, but only to the extent their collateral value decreases
because of the debtor's use or disposition of collateral.
The order also requires the debtor to maintain insurance coverage
on its assets and provide reasonable reports and documentation as
requested as additional adequate protection. Claims arising under
Chapter 5 avoidance actions are excluded from replacement liens.
The Court scheduled a final hearing on the debtor's continued use
of cash collateral for June 18, 2026.
About Akibaz LLC
Akibaz LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Minn. Case No. 26-41647) with $100,001
to $500,000 in assets and $1,000,001 to $10 million in
laibilities.
Judge Hon. William J Fisher oversees the case.
The Debtor is represented by:
David Tanabe
Messerli & Kramer P.A.
Tel: 612-672-3600
Email: dtanabe@messerlikramer.com
ALGORHYTHM HOLDINGS: Regains Nasdaq Stockholders' Equity Compliance
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Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. disclosed in a regulatory filing that on
November 28, 2025, it received notification from the Nasdaq Stock
Market, LLC that the Company's stockholders' equity as reported in
its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September
30, 2025 did not satisfy the continued listing requirement under
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), which provides that the Company
must maintain stockholders' equity of at least $2,500,000.
On January 12, 2026, the Company provided the Nasdaq with a
detailed plan to regain compliance with the Rule. On January 28,
2026, the Nasdaq notified the Company that it had granted the
Company an extension of time to regain compliance with the Rule.
On May 14, 2025, the Company filed its quarterly report on Form
10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026 wherein the Company
reported stockholders' equity of $3,168,000. As a result, the
Company believes that it has regained compliance with the Rule for
continued listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC.
The Company increased its stockholders' equity during the quarter
ended March 31, 2026 by:
(i) reducing various expenses associated with the operation of
the Company's business and generating an increased amount of net
sales through its SemiCab business, and
(ii) selling shares of its common stock to Streeterville
Capital, LLC under that certain securities purchase agreement,
dated August 21, 2025, between the Company and Streeterville, which
repaid various pre-paid purchases that the Company had completed
with Streeterville under that agreement.
The Nasdaq will continue to monitor the Company's ongoing
compliance with the stockholders' equity requirement and, if at the
time of its next periodic report the Company does not evidence
compliance, the Company may be subject to delisting.
About Algorhythm Holdings, Inc.
Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIME) is an artificial
intelligence technology company focused on the growth and
development of SemiCab, an AI-enabled software logistics and
distribution business that utilizes the Company's SemiCab
technology platform to enable retailers, brands and transportation
providers to address common supply chain problems globally. The
Company operates the SemiCab business through its subsidiary,
SemiCab Holdings, LLC.
The Woodlands, TX-based M&K CPAS, PLLC, the Company's auditor since
2025, issued a "going concern" qualification in its report dated
April 1, 2026, attached to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2025, citing that the Company
suffered a net loss from operations and has an accumulated deficit,
which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a
going concern.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $18,455,000 in total assets,
$15,287,000 in total liabilities, and $3,168,000 in total
shareholders' equity.
ALLSTAR PROPERTIES: Seeks to Use Cash Collateral Thru Dec 31
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Allstar Properties, LLC and affiliates ask the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Rome Division, for
continued authority to use cash collateral and provide adequate
protection.
The Debtors are Georgia-based real estate holding and management
entities controlled primarily by Andrew C. Heaner, with minority
ownership held by family members. ASP holds multiple investment
properties across Floyd, Haralson, and Polk Counties that generate
limited income primarily through asset sales and occasional timber
or incidental revenues. ASPI owns and operates commercial rental
properties that generate tenant rental income, while ACH owns
residential rental properties producing residential rent streams.
The cases were filed after liquidity stress arising in part from
issues tied to a related Chapter 7 case involving RAMBO 1, LLC and
resulting defaults on secured debt obligations.
A key creditor, AgSouth Farm Credit, initiated foreclosure actions
against numerous properties across the Debtors' portfolios,
prompting the bankruptcy filings despite asserted equity in many
assets. The Debtors previously obtained authority to use cash
collateral, including rental income and property sale proceeds,
under a Final Cash Collateral Order entered December 12, 2025,
which authorized use through June 30, 2026. They now seek to extend
that authority through December 31, 2026, to align with an
anticipated reorganization timeline and ongoing asset sales. The
Debtors emphasize that continued use of cash collateral is
necessary to preserve property values, maintain operations, and
facilitate plan confirmation, which they project no earlier than
late September 2026.
As adequate protection, the Debtors propose replacement liens in
favor of secured creditors, continuation of financial reporting
obligations (including bi-weekly sales updates and monthly
operating reports), maintenance of insurance, ongoing property
upkeep, and payment of 2026 property taxes, subject to any tax
disputes. The Debtors argue that while they are unable to make cash
adequate protection payments due to liquidity constraints, the
substantial equity in the real estate portfolio, ongoing sales
activity, and operational controls sufficiently protect secured
creditors. They request that the court approve continued cash
collateral usage on terms substantially similar to the prior order,
with updated budgeting through the end of 2026 and such other
relief as the court deems appropriate.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=betjmc
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Allstar Properties LLC
Allstar Properties LLC and affiliates are Georgia-based real estate
companies that hold and manage property assets. The Allstar
entities focus on property ownership, while ACH Rental Properties
provides property management and rental services. Collectively,
they operate within the real estate sector across residential and
nonresidential properties in the state.
Allstar Properties LLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Ga. Case No. 25-41314) on August 31,
2025. In its petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets and
liabilities between $10 million and $50 million each.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Barbara Ellis-Monro handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Anna Humnicky, Esq. at SMALL HERRIN,
LLP.
ALLSTATE LENDING: Committee Hires Franklin Soto Leeds as Counsel
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The official committee of unsecured creditors of Allstate Lending
Group, Inc. seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Central District of California to employ Franklin Soto Leeds LLP as
counsel.
The firm will provide these services:
a. assist, advise, and represent the Committee in its
meetings, consultations and negotiations with Debtor and other
parties in interest regarding the administration of the Bankruptcy
Case;
b. assist, advise, and represent the Committee in
understanding its powers and duties under the Bankruptcy Code, the
Bankruptcy Rules and Local Rules and in performing other services
as are in the interests of those represented by the
Committee;
c. assist with the administration of the Committee, including
formation of governance documents, confidentiality agreements, and
the planning and conduct of meetings;
d. participate in all meetings of the Committee and
subcommittees (if formed) and advise the Committee (or
subcommittee) regarding its rights, powers, and duties in the
Bankruptcy Case;
e. assist and advise the Committee in its review and analysis
of, and negotiations with Debtor, the Servicing Debtor, and any
other affiliates related to intercompany transactions and claims;
f. review and analyze all applications, motions, complaints,
orders, and other pleadings filed with the Court by Debtor,
parties-in-interest, or other third parties, and advise the
Committee as to their propriety and, after consultation
with the Committee, take any appropriate action;
g. prepare necessary applications, motions, complaints,
answers, orders, reports, and other legal papers on behalf of the
Committee, and pursue or participate in contested matters and
adversary proceedings as may be necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the Committee's duties, interests, and objectives;
h. represent the Committee at hearings held before the Court
and communicate with the Committee regarding the issues raised, and
the decisions of the Court;
i. represent the Committee in connection with any litigation,
disputes or other matters that may arise in connection with the
Bankruptcy Case or any related proceedings, including any appeals
taken from any orders of the Court;
j. assist, advise, and represent the Committee in connection
with any mediation of litigation, disputes or other matters in
connection with the Bankruptcy Case or any related proceedings;
k. assist, advise, and represent the Committee in connection
with claims review and analysis and any requests to estimate claims
or implement a claims reconciliation process;
l. assist, advise, and represent the Committee in their
participation in the formulation, and drafting of a plan of
reorganization or liquidation, if appropriate, and review and
analysis of, and any response to, any plan of reorganization or
liquidation proposed by the Debtors or any other party in
interest;
m. assist, advise, and represent the Committee on issues
concerning the appointment of a trustee or examiner under section
1104 of the Bankruptcy Code or dismissal or conversion of the
Bankruptcy Case under section 1112 of the Bankruptcy Code;
n. assist with the Committee's review of the acts, conduct,
assets, liabilities and financial condition of Debtor and its
affiliates, including certain transactions
preceding the bankruptcy filings;
o. assist, advise, and represent the Committee in any manner
relevant to reviewing and determining Debtor's rights and
obligations under any executory contracts or financial
accommodation agreements;
p. assist, advise, and represent the Committee with respect
to its communications with the general creditor body regarding
significant matters in the Bankruptcy Case;
q. respond to inquiries from individual creditors as to the
status of, and developments in the Bankruptcy Case and the
Servicing Debtor's case; and
r. provide such other services to the Committee as may be
necessary in this Bankruptcy Case or any related proceedings.
The firm will be paid at these rates:
Paul J. Leeds, Partner $750 per hour
Cheryl Dunn Soto, Partner $650 per hour
Meredith King, Partner $650 per hour
Shelby A. Poteet, Associate $550 per hour
Dylan A. Noceda, Associate $450 per hour
Sophia Sanchez, Paralegal $225 per hour
Jacquelyn Wilson, Paralegal $225 per hour
Wendy Woodgeard, Paralegal $225 per hour
The firm will be paid a retainer in the amount of $50,000.
The firm will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Mr. Leeds, disclosed in a court filing that the firm is a
"disinterested person" as the term is defined in Section 101(14) of
the Bankruptcy Code.
The firm can be reached at:
Paul J. Leeds, Esq.
Franklin Soto Leeds LLP
444 West C Street, Suite 300
San Diego, Ca 92101
Tel: (619) 872-2520
About Allstate Lending Group
Allstate Lending Group, Inc. is a California-based mortgage lending
and brokerage company headquartered in Monterey Park, California,
providing residential home loan products including purchase,
refinance, and alternative mortgage programs. It originates and
arranges mortgage financing for borrowers through various loan
structures, including non-prime and equity-based lending
solutions.
Allstate operates within the non-depository credit intermediation
industry under licensing from the California Department of Real
Estate.
Allstate Lending Group filed Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. C.D.
Calif. Case No. 26-11879) on Feb. 27, 2026, listing assets of
between $500,001 and $1 million and liabilities of between $50
million and $100 million.
The Debtor is represented by Kyra E. Andrassy, Esq. at Raines
Feldman Littrell, LLP.
ALTOMAR HOME: Hires Meza Valverde & Associates LLC as Accountant
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Altomar Home Healthcare, Inc seeks approval from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas to employ Meza
Valverde & Associates, LLC d/b/a Paul Meza, CPA as accountant.
The firm's services include:
a. providing aid to the Debtor, as Debtor-in-Possession, that
will facilitate the preparation, maintenance and adjustment of a
monthly budget as needed by the circumstances;
b. aiding in the preparation of the Debtor's Monthly Operating
Reports, if necessary and not otherwise prepared in-house;
c. prepare federal and state tax returns and reports; and
d. perform all other financial services for the Debtor, as
Debtor-in-Possession, that may become necessary in this
proceeding.
The firm will be paid at these rates:
Monthly Accounting Services Texas $1,750
Corporate Tax Return $1,850
Medicare Cost Report $2,200 (each)
The firm will receive a retainer in the amount of $3,000.
The firm will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Mr. Meza, disclosed in a court filing that the firm is a
"disinterested person" as the term is defined in Section 101(14) of
the Bankruptcy Code.
The firm can be reached at:
Paul Meza, CPA
1325 Montana Ave. 2nd Floor
El Paso, TX 79902
Tel: (915) 544-1040
Fax: (915) 544-1044
Email: info@paulmezacpa.com
About Altomar Home Healthcare Inc.
Altomar Home Healthcare, Inc. sought protection under Chapter 11 of
the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. W.D. Texas Case No. 26-30392) on
March 23, 2026. At the time of the filing, Debtor had estimated
assets of between $100,001 and $500,000 and liabilities of between
$1 million and $10 million.
Judge Christopher G. Bradley oversees the case.
Miranda & Maldonado, P.C. is Debtor's legal counsel.
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS: Gets Interim OK to Use Cash Collateral
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The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of
Pennsylvania entered an interim order authorizing American
Contractors Equipment Co., to use cash collateral.
The court authorized the debtor to continue using JTS Capital 3
LLC's cash collateral on an interim basis to fund ordinary business
operations, including payments to vendors, utilities, insurance
providers, and taxing authorities. The authorization is limited to
amounts necessary to prevent immediate and irreparable harm to the
bankruptcy estate until a further or final hearing can be held on
the motion.
As adequate protection for any potential decline in the value of
its collateral, JTS Capital 3 LLC is entitled to monthly adequate
protection payments of $5,000. The first payment for May 2026 must
be made within three days of the order's entry, and all subsequent
payments are due on or before the fifth day of each month.
The order also resolves the temporary treatment of $80,288.68 in
equipment rental proceeds being held by Peoples Natural Gas
Company, LLC. Within twenty days, Peoples must distribute $14,000
to JTS Capital 3 LLC, $18,025 to the debtor, and $48,263.68 to the
Subchapter V Trustee to be held in escrow pending further court
order. After these distributions, rental obligations through April
30, 2026, will be deemed satisfied, and future rental payments for
the debtor's equipment will be paid directly to the debtor under
the existing rental agreements.
A continued hearing on the motion was scheduled for June 17, 2026.
About American Contractors Equipment Co.
American Contractors Equipment Co. offers rental and maintenance
services for heavy construction and industrial machinery, including
cranes, forklifts, and aerial lifts, supporting contractors and
industrial clients across Western Pennsylvania, Maryland, and
Northern West Virginia.
American Contractors Equipment Co. in Pittsburgh PA, sought relief
under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code filed its voluntary
petition for Chapter 11 protection (Bankr. W.D. Pa. Case No.
26-20234) on Jan. 27, 2026, listing $1,546,101 in assets and
$3,283,292 in liabilities. James Bulger as president, signed the
petition.
Judge Carlota M. Bohm oversees the case.
BERNSTEIN-BURKLEY, P.C. serve as the Debtor's legal counsel.
AMERICAN HEALTH: Seeks to Hire BAS CPA PLLC as Accountant
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American Health Associates Holdings, Inc. seeks approval from the
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida to
employ BAS CPA, PLLC as accountant.
The firm will provide tax and accounting services.
The firm will be paid at these rates:
Brian A. Schlang, CPA $495 per hour
The firm will charge a flat monthly fee of $10,000.
In addition, the firm will seek reimbursement for its out-of-pocket
expenses.
Mr. Schlang, disclosed in a court filing that the firm is a
"disinterested person" as the term is defined in Section 101(14) of
the Bankruptcy Code.
The firm can be reached at:
Brian A. Schlang, CPA
BAS CPA PLLC
7957 N University Dr., Suite #332
Parkland, FL 33067
Telephone: (954) 947-2024
Email: brian.schlang@thebascpa.com
About American Health Associates Holdings Inc.
Headquartered in Davie, Florida, American Health Associates
Holdings, Inc. provides clinical laboratory services, mobile
phlebotomy, mobile imaging and care-at-home diagnostic services for
the long-term care market. Founded more than 30 years ago by Debbie
Martin, a respiratory therapist, American Health Associates
Holdings serves skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes,
hospitals and physician offices, and operates 16 full-service
reference laboratories nationwide. It serves more than 3,000
long-term care facilities across the U.S.
American Health Associates Holdings and 12 affiliates sought
protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr.
S.D. Fla. Lead Case No. 26-14825) on April 17, 2026. In the
petition signed by Christopher Martin, president, American Health
Associates Holdings disclosed up to $50 million in both assets and
liabilities.
Judge Scott M. Grossman oversees the cases.
Bradley S. Shraiberg, Esq., at Shraiberg Page P.A., represents
theDebtors as legal counsel.
AMERICAN TOOL: Lender Seeks to Prohibit Cash Collateral Access
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EverBank, N.A. and affiliates ask the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, for authority to use
cash collateral and provide adequate protection.
EverBank argues that it holds broad, perfected security interests
in substantially all of the Debtors' operating assets, including
accounts, inventory, equipment, general intangibles, rents, and
related proceeds, arising from two interconnected credit
facilities: a $13.246 million ATM Loan made to ATM Investment
Property 1700, LLC and a $4 million LOC Loan made to the operating
entities. These obligations are supported by promissory notes,
mortgages, assignments of rents, commercial security agreements,
UCC-1 financing statements, and multiple cross-guarantees from the
affiliated debtor entities, creating a tightly integrated secured
lending structure covering both real estate and business operating
assets.
EverBank asserts it did not consent to any use of cash collateral
and asserts that such use is prohibited absent either lender
consent or a court order providing adequate protection.
EverBank contends that the Debtors are currently under severe
operational distress, including alleged mismanagement, financial
reporting deficiencies, and prior appointment of a state-court
receiver, all of which—according to EverBank—demonstrate an
inability to responsibly manage cash and preserve collateral value.
EverBank further highlights that it has simultaneously sought
appointment of a Chapter 11 trustee, arguing that continued control
by existing management creates a substantial risk of dissipation of
estate assets if cash collateral use is permitted.
EverBank argues that cash collateral may only be used if its
secured interests are adequately protected, and that the debtors
bear the burden of proving such protection. It maintains that
adequate protection has not been demonstrated because the proposed
use of cash would not reliably preserve or replace the value of the
secured collateral, particularly given the debtors’ operational
instability. EverBank asserts that allowing continued use of cash
collateral under current management would likely result in
irreversible depletion of estate value, whereas § 363(e) requires
the court to prohibit such use when adequate protection is
lacking.
EverBank requests that the court enter an order fully prohibiting
the Debtors’ use of cash collateral unless and until further
order of the court, preferably after the appointment of an
independent fiduciary or trustee capable of stabilizing operations
and evaluating financial conditions.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=QjIF9E
from PacerMonitor.com.
About American Tool & Mold Inc.
American Tool & Mold Inc. is a manufacturing company specializing
in precision tooling, mold design, and custom machining solutions
for industrial and commercial clients. The company provides
services related to tool-and-die production, injection molds, metal
fabrication, and engineered manufacturing components. American Tool
& Mold Inc. supports a range of industries, including automotive,
aerospace, consumer products, and industrial equipment
manufacturing.
American Tool & Mold Inc. sought relief under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. M.D. Fla. Case No. 26-04159) on May
15, 2026. In its petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets and
liabilities between $1 million and $10 million each.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Luis Ernesto Rivera II, Esq. handles the
case.
The Debtor is represented by Daniel A. DeMarco, Esq. of Hahn Loeser
& Parks, LLP.
EverBank, NA, as lender, is represented by:
J. Ellsworth Summers, Jr., Esq.
Dana L. Robbins-Boehner, Esq.
Marc A. Sendra, Esq.
BURR & FORMAN LLP
50 N Laura Street, Suite 3000
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Phone: (904) 232-7200
Fax: (904) 232-7
Email: esummers@burr.com
drobbins-boehner@burr.com
msendra@burr.com
ANNIE EYELASH: Seeks Cash Collateral Access
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Annie Eyelash & Permanent Makeup Salon Inc. asks the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York for
authority to use cash collateral and provide adequate protection.
The Debtor details its operational expenses and ongoing
obligations. Its salon currently pays its president, Xuan H. Luong,
approximately $1,100 weekly, while Tony A. Luong, identified as an
insider and the president’s son, receives $750 weekly. Total
payroll for employees is approximately $5,021 per week. The Debtor
also leases its business premises under a long-term lease extended
through April 2034. Current monthly rent obligations total
approximately $5,244, including base rent, water and sewer charges,
and property tax contributions. The Debtor states that all rent
obligations are current and that it intends to assume the lease
during the bankruptcy case.
The Debtor identifies six secured creditors that claim blanket
security interests in substantially all business assets and cash
collateral through UCC-1 financing statements. These creditors
include TD Bank, the U.S. Small Business Administration (through an
EIDL loan), Ascendus, BayFirst National Bank, Colony Bank, and a
second TD Bank SBA loan. Collectively, the secured debt totals
approximately $524,173. The liens broadly cover inventory,
equipment, accounts, deposit accounts, receivables, general
intangibles, and virtually all present and future personal property
of the Debtor. The Debtor notes that the total secured debt
significantly exceeds the estimated value of the business's assets,
which are valued at approximately $95,890, making several of the
secured creditors potentially undersecured or wholly unsecured.
The Debtor argues that immediate use of cash collateral is
essential to preserve operations and avoid irreparable harm.
Without access to cash generated from ongoing business operations,
the salon states it would be unable to pay payroll, utilities,
rent, vendors, administrative expenses, and professional fees
necessary to continue functioning as a going concern.
To provide adequate protection to the secured creditors, the Debtor
proposes granting replacement liens on both prepetition and
postpetition assets and proceeds to the extent the creditors held
valid liens as of the petition date. These replacement liens would
maintain the same relative priorities as existed before bankruptcy
and would exclude proceeds from bankruptcy avoidance actions under
Chapter 5 of the Bankruptcy Code. The replacement liens would also
be subordinate to professional fee carve-outs and Subchapter V
trustee fees. In addition to replacement liens, the Debtor proposes
making monthly adequate protection payments totaling $1,690 to only
two creditors: TD Bank's first SBA loan and the SBA EIDL loan.
Specifically, TD Bank would receive approximately $1,190 per month
and the SBA EIDL lender would receive $500 per month. The Debtor
states that the remaining secured creditors are likely wholly
unsecured due to the lack of collateral value supporting their
claims.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=laQTLn
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Annie Eyelash & Permanent Make Up Salon,
Inc.
Annie Eyelash & Permanent Make Up Salon, Inc. is a beauty and
cosmetic services company specializing in eyelash and permanent
makeup treatments.
Annie Eyelash & Permanent Make Up Salon, Inc. sought relief under
Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case
No. 26-11104) on May 13, 2026. In its petition, the Debtor reports
estimated assets between $100,001 and $1,000,000 and estimated
liabilities between $100,001 and $1,000,000.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge David S. Jones handles the case. The
Debtor is represented by Kamini Fox, Esq. of Kamini Fox, PLLC.
ANTELOPE HOSPITALITY: Plan Exclusivity Period Extended to June 22
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Judge Paul Sala of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of
Arizona extended Antelope Hospitality LLC's exclusive periods to
file a plan of reorganization and obtain acceptance thereof to June
22 and August 19, 2026, respectively.
In a court filing, the Debtor owns the real property located at 287
N. Lake Powell Blvd, Page, AZ 86040 (the "Property").
The Property consists of a discount hotel previously known as
"Quality Inn View of Lake Powell – Page" (the "Hotel") and a
restaurant / bar that operates under a Series 11 (hotel/motel)
liquor license. During the course of this case, Debtor rejected its
franchise agreement with Choice Hotels and has transitioned to
independent operation under the name Scenic View Inn.
Since the Filing Date, the Debtor has continued to operate the
Hotel. Debtor negotiated agreements with First Utah and the SBA
authorizing the use of those creditors' cash collateral to fund
certain operating expenses subject to an agreed budget through the
end of April 2026, on the terms and conditions set forth in the
parties' stipulations. Debtor has reached agreements in principal
with First Utah and the SBA for continued use of cash collateral
through the end of June 2026 and expects to file the stipulations
with the Court shortly.
The Debtor does not believe it is likely to pursue a reorganization
plan that provides for the long-term operation of the Hotel by the
Debtor following the effective date of any plan, and expects that
any plan it may file would provide for the orderly liquidation of
the Debtor's assets within a reasonable time.
The Debtor explains that it is in negotiations with First Utah for
a consensual sale process. The range of potential strategies may or
may not include the filing of a plan of liquidation, some form of
stay relief or structured dismissal, or a sale of assets under
Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code. While no agreements have yet
been reached, Debtor believes in the exercise of its business
judgment that the interests of creditors and the estate would best
be served by allowing those negotiations to continue and avoiding
the incurrence of the fees and costs that would otherwise be
necessary to draft, file and seek approval or confirmation of a
disclosure statement and plan that may ultimately be moot if a deal
is ultimately struck
The Debtor claims that it is working closely and cooperatively with
its primary secured creditors and is not using the extension
process to obtain leverage against its creditors or pressure any
creditors into accepting a plan of reorganization.
Thus, Debtor is not seeking to use the requested extension to hold
any creditors as "hostages of chapter 11 during exclusivity." The
Debtor is simply still in the process of attempting to secure a
consensual exit from bankruptcy and needs additional time to
complete its settlement discussions.
Antelope Hospitality, LLC is represented by:
Bradley D. Pack, Esq.
Engelman Berger, PC
2800 North Central Avenue Suite 1200
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Telephone: 9602) 271-9090
Facsimile: (602) 222-4999
E-mail: bdp@eblawyers.com
About Antelope Hospitality
Antelope Hospitality, LLC, doing business as Scenic View Inn,
operates a full-service hotel in Page, Arizona. The hotel is
positioned near major Northern Arizona attractions including
Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Glen Canyon National Recreation
Area, Lake Powell, and local dining and shopping options, serving
as a base for tourists, photographers, and adventurers.
Antelope Hospitality filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Ariz. Case No. 25-12347) on December 22,
2025, listing up to $10 million in assets and up to $50 million in
liabilities.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Paul Sala handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Bradley D. Pack, Esq., at Engelman
Berger, PC.
First Utah Bank, as secured creditor, is represented by:
Matthew H. Sloan, Esq.
Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod Waterfall, LLP
2800 North Central Avenue, Suite 1800
Phoenix, AZ 85004-1049
Telephone: 602-234-7800
Facsimile: 602-277-5595
mhs@jkwlawyers.com
ANTONIO MUNOZ: Hires Law Offices of John E. Freeman as Mediator
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Antonio Munoz Aserradero, LLC seeks approval from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas to employ Law
Offices of John E. Freeman as mediator.
The firm will conduct a full-day mediation with respect to the
payment of the claim of Jerry Thomas arising out of decision of the
12th Court of Appeals in Case No. 12-25-00047-CV, Antonio Munoz
Aserradero, LLC and Antonio Munoz v. Jerry Thomas.
The firm will be paid at 1,300 per party for his services as a
mediator.
The firm will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Mr. Freeman disclosed in a court filing that the firm is a
"disinterested person" as the term is defined in Section 101(14) of
the Bankruptcy Code.
The firm can be reached at:
John E. "Ric" Freeman
Law Offices of John E. "Ric" Freeman
621 Chase Drive, Ste. B
Tyler, TX 75701
Telephone: (903) 595-2070
Telecopier: (903) 595-1970
Email: ric@ricfreemanlaw.com
About Antonio Munoz Aserradero
Antonio Munoz Aserradero, LLC, is a Texas-based company engaged in
sawmills and wood preservation activities.
Antonio Munoz Aserradero sought relief under Subchapter V of
Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. E.D. Tex. Case No.
25-60480) on Aug. 7, 2025. In its petition, the Debtor estimated
assets between $50,000 and $100,000 and estimated liabilities
between $1 million and $10 million.
The Debtor is represented by Michael E. Gazette, Esq., at the Law
Offices of Michael E. Gazette.
APPLE iSPORTS: 1st Quarter Net Loss Narrows to $385K
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Apple iSports Group Inc. reported a first-quarter net loss of
$385,221 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, narrowing from
$3.19 million a year earlier, according to a Form 10-Q filing with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Irvine, California, company reported no revenue for either
period. Operating expenses fell to $437,119 from $3.2 million,
while loss from operations narrowed to $437,119 from $3.2 million.
Apple iSports said the decrease in operating expenses was primarily
due to lower consulting and professional fees, including a decrease
in compensation expenses from stock options granted during the
quarter. Interest expense, net, rose to $21,663 from $8,981, which
the company attributed to higher interest expense on the PhilBook
Pty loan, offset by a decrease related to conversion of a
related-party Cres loan.
The company used $173,360 in operating activities during the
quarter, compared with $477,365 a year earlier. Financing
activities provided $117,683, compared with $588,008.
As of March 31, Apple iSports reported cash and cash equivalents of
$860, total assets of $2.39 million, total liabilities of $6.78
million and total stockholders' deficit of $4.39 million. The
company reported a working capital deficit of $6.21 million,
compared with a working capital deficit of $5.9 million at Dec. 31,
2025.
The company said its quarterly net loss, negative working capital
and accumulated deficit of $20.05 million raised substantial doubt
about its ability to continue as a going concern. It said its
ability to continue for the next 12 months depends on sourcing
additional debt or equity to fund development of its gaming
platform and ultimately achieving profitable operations.
Apple iSports said it plans to rely on continued advances from
significant stockholders to meet modest operating expenses while
seeking third-party equity or debt financing.
A full-text copy of the Form 10-Q is available for free at:
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1134982/000147793226003393/aapi_10q.htm
About Apple iSports
Apple iSports Group Inc., based in Irvine, California, is
developing a digital sports betting and gaming platform for sports
content, racing and sports betting, and sports streaming. The
company's planned products include fixed odds sports betting, fixed
odds and pari-mutuel horse racing, and live content streaming. Its
primary markets are Australia and the U.S.
In an audit report dated April 10, 2026, Fruci & Associates II,
PLLC included a going concern qualification, stating that Apple
iSports had an accumulated deficit, net losses and negative cash
flows from operations. The conditions raised substantial doubt
about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
ARCHITECTURAL GLAZING: Seeks Cash Collateral Access
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Architectural Glazing Systems, Inc. asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the Northern District of Georgia, Newnan Division, for
authority to use cash collateral and provide adequate protection.
The Debtor requires immediate access to cash generated from
receivables in order to fund payroll, insurance, taxes,
subcontractors, materials, and other ordinary operating expenses.
Without access to cash collateral, the Debtor asserts its
construction business would lose going-concern value, causing
immediate harm to the estate and creditors.
Newtek Bank, N.A. is believed to hold a senior security interest in
substantially all assets under a UCC filing, while multiple
additional entities—primarily merchant cash advance providers
such as Billd Exchange LLC, Global Merchant Cash, Retro Advance,
CSC, CHTD-related filers, and others—have asserted competing
liens through UCC-1 financing statements covering accounts,
proceeds, intangibles, and “all assets.” The Debtor emphasizes
that many of these MCA liens are recorded under nominee or
intermediary filer names, allegedly obscuring the identity of the
true funding parties and complicating the priority analysis. AGS
assumes the liens are valid and perfected, while expressly
reserving its right to later challenge them.
In addition to requesting authority to use cash collateral pursuant
to a proposed weekly budget (with limited permitted variances and
the ability to carry forward unused amounts), AGS seeks flexibility
to adjust spending based on actual revenues, including change-order
work common in construction projects. The Debtor also requests
permission to allocate a portion of revenue
increases—specifically 75% of any revenue overage toward direct
project costs (labor and materials) and 25% toward overhead—to
ensure continued performance of construction contracts and
preservation of value.
AGS further proposes replacement liens to the extent secured
creditors' interests are affected, while asserting that such
protection should be deemed adequate under § 363.
MCA lenders have sent lien enforcement or “demand” letters to
general contractors owing payments to AGS. According to the Debtor,
these MCAs are attempting to redirect contract payments away from
AGS and toward themselves, creating disruption in cash flow and
threatening ongoing project performance. AGS therefore seeks an
order not only authorizing its use of cash collateral but also
directing general contractors to disregard MCA demand letters and
remit payments directly to the Debtor, thereby preventing
third-party interference with estate receivables.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=veAtQX
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Architectural Glazing Systems, Inc.
Architectural Glazing Systems, Inc. is a construction industry
company specializing in architectural glass and glazing solutions
for commercial and institutional projects. The company provides
design, fabrication, and installation services for building
envelope systems.
Architectural Glazing Systems, Inc. sought relief under Chapter 11
of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-10813) on May 18,
2026. The filing was made voluntarily in federal bankruptcy court
in Georgia.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Paul Baisier is handling the case.
The Debtor is represented by Thomas T. McClendon, Esq. of Jones &
Walden, LLC.
ARMADILLO PIZZA: Unsecureds to Get Share of Income for 60 Months
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Armadillo Pizza, LLC d/b/a Crust Pizza Co. and Armadillo Pizza
College Station, LLC d/b/a Crust Pizza Co., submitted a Joint Plan
of Reorganization under Subchapter V dated May 19, 2026.
AP Kingwood was formed in 2022. Since its formation, AP Kingwood
has operated a pizza restaurant at 4625 Kingwood Dr., Unit #800,
Kingwood, TX 77345 through a franchise agreement with Crust Bros.
LLC.
AP College Station was formed in 2023. Since its formation, AP
College Station has operated a pizza restaurant at 1410 Texas Ave.,
College Station, TX 77840 through a franchise agreement with Crust
Bros. LLC. AP College Station is owned by Robin O. Vieau, who owns
forty-nine percent, and Charles M. Vieau, who owns fifty-one
percent.
Due to the cyclical nature of their revenue (i.e., summer months,
especially for AP College Station, are much slower), and an
increase in vendor pricing, among other difficulties, the Debtors
were in financial distress on the Petition Date. Debtors received
default notices from their lenders and threats of lockouts by both
landlords. Faced with the possibility of being locked out and
unable to operate, the Debtors concluded that seeking bankruptcy
relief presented their best option to stabilize and reorganize
their affairs.
This Chapter 11 Case was commenced under Subchapter V of the
Bankruptcy Code. Subchapter V enables small business debtors, such
as the Debtors, to more effectively reorganize in Chapter 11. Under
this Plan, the Reorganized Debtors intend to distribute cash
generated from their operations to holders of Allowed Claims.
Class 5-2(KW) General Unsecured Claims. The allowed unsecured
claims total $1,006,924.65. Pro Rata distribution from the AP
Kingwood's disposable income will be paid following payment of all
Allowed Administrative Expense and Priority Claims. This Class will
be paid over sixty months with payments beginning in the month
following the month when the Allowed Administrative Expenses Claims
are paid in full and AP Kingwood's cash reserves reach
$100,000.00.
Once AP Kingwood's cash reserves reach $100,000.00 and all Allowed
Administrative Expense Claims have been paid in full, AP Kingwood
will pay a minimum of eighty-five percent of its net operating cash
flow for each month to the Claims in this Class. Such payments
shall be made by the 5th of the following month. The remaining net
operating cash flow (>15%) will be added to AP Kingwood's cash
reserve.
Exhibit B shows AP Kingwood will begin making monthly payments in
the thirty-first month. The total payments to this Class under the
projections in Exhibit B are $204,523.91. Exhibit B is one
hypothetical scenario. Exhibit B in no way obligates AP Kingwood to
begin making payments at that time or in that amount. AP Kingwood
may begin making payments at a different date and in a different
amount, provided that it begins making payments. When monthly
payments begin, how much those payments are, and the total received
by the creditors in this Class will depend on the actual revenues
generated by AP Kingwood during the sixty-month period. The total
paid to creditors in this Class may be more or less than the amount
on Exhibit B. This Class is impaired.
Class 6-2(CS) General Unsecured Claims. The allowed unsecured
claims total $1,628,733.36. Pro Rata distribution from the AP
College Station's disposable income will be paid following payment
of all Allowed Administrative Expense and Priority Claims. This
Class will be paid over sixty months with payments beginning in the
month following the month when the Allowed Administrative Expenses
Claims are paid in full and AP College Station's cash reserves
reach $100,000.00.
Once AP College Station's cash reserves reach $100,000.00 and all
Allowed Administrative Expense Claims have been paid in full, AP
College Station will pay a minimum of 85% of its net operating cash
flow for that month to the Claims in this Class. Such payment shall
be made by the 5th of the following month. The remaining net
operating cash flow (>15%) will be added to AP College Station's
cash reserve.
Exhibit B shows AP College Station making monthly payments
beginning in the 42nd month. The total payments to this Class under
the projections in Exhibit B are $79,54.32.00. Exhibit B is one
hypothetical scenario. Exhibit B in no way obligates AP College
Station to begin making payments at that time or in that amount. AP
College Station may begin payments at a different date and in a
different amount, provided that it begins making payments. When
monthly payments begin, how much those payments are, and the total
received by the creditors in this Class will depend on the actual
revenues generated by AP College Station during the sixty-month
period. The total paid to creditors in this Class may be more or
less than the amount on Exhibit B. This Class is impaired.
The interests of the Equity Holders of AP Kingwood will retain
their interests.
The interests of the Equity Holders of AP College Station will
retain their interests.
The Reorganized Debtors will continue to operate their business and
are authorized to take any actions they deem necessary to operate
the same. The Plan will be funded from the Reorganized Debtors'
disposable incomes earned from the Debtors' operations.
A full-text copy of the Joint Plan dated May 19, 2026 is available
at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=v8F0qV from PacerMonitor.com at no
charge.
Counsel to the Debtor:
Ricky L. Hutchens, Esq.
Lloyd A. Lim, Esq.
Rachel T. Kubanda, Esq.
KEAN MILLER LLP
711 Louisiana Street, Suite 1800
Houston, TX 77002-2832
Tel: (713) 844-3000
E-mail: Ricky.Hutchens@KeanMiller.com
Lloyd.Lim@KeanMiller.com
Rachel.Kubanda@KeanMiller.com
About Armadillo Pizza
Armadillo Pizza, LLC d/b/a Crust Pizza Co. and Armadillo Pizza
College Station LLC d/b/a Crust Pizza Co. sought protection under
Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D. Tex. Case No.
26-31060) on February 18, 2026.
At the time of the filing, Debtor had estimated assets of between
$100,001 and $500,000 and liabilities of between $1,000,001 and $10
million.
Judge Jeffrey P. Norman oversees the case.
Kean Miller LLP is Debtor's legal counsel.
ASCENSION TOWING: Leo Congeni Named Subchapter V Trustee
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The Acting U.S. Trustee for Region 5 appointed Leo Congeni, Esq.,
at Congeni Law Firm, LLC as Subchapter V trustee for Ascension
Towing and Recovery, LLC.
Mr. Congeni will be paid an hourly fee of $350 for his services as
Subchapter V trustee and will be reimbursed for work-related
expenses incurred.
Mr. Congeni declared that he is a disinterested person according to
Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code.
The Subchapter V trustee can be reached at:
Leo D. Congeni
CONGENI LAW FIRM, LLC
650 Poydras Street, Suite 2750
New Orleans, LA 70130
Telephone: 504-522-4848
Facsimile: 504-910-3055
Email: leo@congenilawfirm.com
About Ascension Towing and Recovery LLC
Ascension Towing and Recovery, LLC provides towing, vehicle
recovery and roadside-support services in Saint Amant, Louisiana.
The company offers light-, medium- and heavy-duty towing, flatbed
towing, winch and recovery services, boat and RV towing, motorcycle
towing, impound service and related heavy-duty breakdown assistance
for motorists, vehicle owners and commercial operators in St. Amant
and surrounding areas.
The Debtor filed a petition under Chapter 11, Subchapter V of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. M.D. La. Case No. 26-10439) on May 19,
2026, with $610,500 in assets and $1,035,055 in liabilities. Frank
A. Credidio, manager, signed the petition.
Ryan J. Richmond, Esq., at Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC
represents the Debtor as legal counsel.
AURORA FUEL: Has Deal on Cash Collateral Access
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Aurora Fuel Company, Inc. and The Huntington National Bank,
successor by merger to Cadence Bank, ask the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the District of Rhode Island, for approval of a consent order
authorizing the Debtor's use of cash collateral and providing
adequate protection to the bank.
The Debtor's continued operations depend on access to cash
generated from fuel sales and accounts receivable, which constitute
the bank's collateral. Without authorization to use this cash
collateral, the company asserted it would likely be forced to cease
operations, resulting in irreparable harm to the estate, employees,
and creditors.
The consent order details the bank's secured position arising from
a June 18, 2024 SBA-backed loan originally issued in the amount of
$445,000. To secure repayment, Aurora granted Cadence Bank a
blanket lien on substantially all personal property, including
vehicles, equipment, inventory, accounts, fixtures, and deposit
accounts. The bank filed a proof of claim asserting approximately
$503,760 due as of the petition date. Although several other
creditors filed UCC financing statements claiming junior liens,
Aurora contends those creditors are effectively unsecured because
the value of the collateral is less than the amount owed to the
bank in first position. The order therefore states that consent
from those junior creditors is unnecessary for use of the cash
collateral.
Under the proposed arrangement, Aurora may use cash collateral
through July 7, 2026 pursuant to a detailed 13-week rolling budget.
The budget projects weekly cash receipts largely from customer
collections and fuel sales ranging between approximately $6,000 and
$33,000, while expenses include payroll, fuel purchases, fleet
vehicle costs, insurance, office expenses, and adequate protection
payments to the bank. The projections show the company gradually
improving liquidity despite beginning with a negative cash balance
shortly after filing. The budget also imposes spending controls,
limiting deviations to no more than 10% by category on a monthly
basis.
As adequate protection, Aurora agreed to make monthly $1,500
payments to the bank beginning May 1, 2026 and granted replacement
liens on postpetition assets equivalent to the bank's prepetition
collateral package. The order also grants the bank a potential
superpriority administrative claim under 11 U.S.C. Section 507(b)
if the agreed protections prove insufficient. Additionally, the
bank retains inspection and reporting rights, including monthly
actual-to-budget reporting requirements.
The consent order defines several termination events and defaults,
including conversion of the case, appointment of a chapter 7
trustee, missed adequate protection payments, or unauthorized
borrowing. Upon default, the bank may terminate Aurora's authority
to use cash collateral after notice and a seven-day cure period.
A copy of the consent order is available at
https://urlcurt.com/u?l=4RsSxk from PacerMonitor.com.
About Aurora Fuel Company Inc.
Aurora Fuel Company, Inc. sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Rhode Island Case No. 26-10315) on
April 7, 2026, with $50,001 to $100,000 in assets and $1 million to
$10 million in liabilities.
Judge John A. Dorsey Jr. presides over the case.
Thomas P. Quinn, Esq., at Mclaughlinquinn, LLC represents the
Debtor as legal counsel.
The Huntington National Bank, successor by merger to Cadence Bank,
is represented by:
Patricia Antonelli, Esq.
Demerle & Associates P.C.
10 City Square
Boston, MA 02129
Tel: (617)337-4444
Email: pantonelli@demerlepc.com
AUZMET ARCHITECTURAL: Seeks Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Closes Dallas Biz
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Plamedie Ifasso of Dallas Business Journal reports that commercial
construction contractor Auzmet Architectural LLC is closing its
Dallas operations and eliminating 152 jobs as the company winds
down its business. The closure affects the firm's facility at the
Pinnacle Business Center and marks the end of operations for a
company that specialized in architectural cladding and panel
installation services.
The layoffs began on May 19, 2026, according to a filing with the
Texas Workforce Commission. While the majority of employees were
immediately affected, a limited number will remain for a brief
transition period to complete shutdown activities before departing
no later than July 18. The workforce reductions span operational,
management, and administrative roles, including installers,
foremen, project engineers, project managers, and vice presidents.
In the notice, Illinois Avenue Partners CEO Bob McNally cited
unforeseen business developments and unsuccessful financing efforts
as the primary reasons for the closure. He said the company
explored funding opportunities with lenders and investors but was
unable to secure the capital necessary to continue operations.
On May 22, 2026 Auzmet sought Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in
Delaware. Court filings show the company reported assets of $10
million to $50 million, liabilities of $10 million to $50 million,
and between 200 and 999 creditors. The company had previously
participated in notable construction projects across Texas,
including developments for GlobalWafers, JPMorgan Chase, and Ross
Tower, the report states.
About Auzmet Architectural LLC
Auzmet Architectural LLC is a specialty construction contractor
headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Auzmet Architectural LLC sought relief under Chapter 7 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Del. Case No. 26-10833) on May 22, 2026.
The Debtor is represented by Mark E. Felger Esq., of Cozen
O'Connor.
AVIAN PARTNERS: Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Arizona
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On May 27, 2026, Smitty's Land V, LLC commenced a voluntary Chapter
11 bankruptcy case in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of
Arizona. Court records show the Debtor owes between $1 million and
$10 million to approximately 1-49 creditors.
A Meeting of Creditors with 341(a) meeting to be held on 6/22/2026
at 09:00 AM via UST Teleconference Oakland, Call in number:
1-888-330-1716 Passcode: 8324431.
About Smitty's Land V, LLC
Smitty's Land V, LLC operates as a real estate investment and
property holding company focused on land assets and development
opportunities.
Smitty's Land V, LLC filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-05233) on May 27, 2026. The
bankruptcy petition lists estimated assets ranging from $1 million
to $10 million and estimated liabilities ranging from $1 million to
$10 million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge handles the case.
B&A CHILDCARE: Gets Final OK to Use Cash Collateral
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B&A Childcare Services of Atlanta, Inc. received final approval
from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of
Georgia, Atlanta Division, to use cash collateral.
Under the final order, the Debtor is authorized to use cash
collateral to pay the expenses set forth in its budget, subject to
a 10% variance.
The Debtor's access to cash collateral ends upon appointment of a
Chapter 11 trustee; dismissal or conversion of its Chapter 11 case;
further court order; or an unresolved default, whichever occurs
first.
The Debtor's cash collateral consists of post-petition accounts,
rights of payment, cash and proceeds thereof, subject to security
interests by the U.S. Small Business Administration and six other
secured creditors. It owes over $711,000 to these creditors while
holding only about $36,000 in assets.
B&A offers protection to secured creditors by granting them
replacement liens on its assets, with the same priority and nature
as their pre-petition liens, ensuring their collateral position is
not diminished during the interim period.
The order is available at https://shorturl.at/tdOHP from
PacerMonitor.com.
After filing for Subchapter V Chapter 11 protection due to
financial strain caused largely by COVID-19 disruptions and
burdensome merchant cash advance loans, the Debtor remains in
possession of its assets and continues running its daycare, which
generates roughly $700,000 annually.
About B&A Childcare Services of Atlanta Inc.
B&A Childcare Services of Atlanta, Inc. operates a childcare
facility.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Ga. Case No. 26-55321-bem) on April
22, 2026. In the petition signed by Angelia Rembert, chief
executive officer, the Debtor disclosed up to $100,000 in assets
and up to $1 million in liabilities.
Judge Barbara Ellis-Monro oversees the case.
Paul Reece Marr, Esq., at Paul Reece Marr, P.C., represents the
Debtor as legal counsel.
BALLAST DESIGN: Gets Interim OK to Use Cash Collateral
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Ballast Design Build LLC received interim approval from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta
Division, interim authority to use cash collateral.
The Court authorized Ballast Design Build LLC to use cash
collateral in accordance with an approved budget attached to the
motion. The debtor may increase total budgeted expenditures by up
to 15% in the aggregate and may carry over unused budget amounts.
The order also permits payment of actual obligations owed to
utilities, taxing authorities, insurance providers, and expenses
for repairs required at two Atlanta properties securing creditor
claims.
The Debtor projects total operational expenses of $26,390 for the
period from May 18 to June 22.
As adequate protection for creditors ABL RPC Residential Credit
Acquisition, LLC and the U.S. Small Business Administration, the
Court granted replacement liens on post-petition assets of the same
nature as the creditors' prepetition collateral to the extent any
decline in collateral value occurs because of the debtor's use of
cash collateral.
These replacement liens maintain the same validity and priority as
the prepetition liens but exclude Chapter 5 avoidance claims and
related causes of action under the Bankruptcy Code.
The order preserves all rights of both the debtor and creditors to
challenge lien validity, seek relief from the automatic stay,
contest proposed treatment of claims, or pursue other remedies.
Objections to final approval of cash collateral use must be filed
by June 16, 2026, and a final hearing is scheduled for June 17,
2026.
About Ballast Design Build LLC
Ballast Design Build LLC is a limited liability corporation based
in Georgia.
Ballast Design Build sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Ga. Case No. 26-54381) on April 2,
2026. The Company listed $1 million to $10 million in assets and
liabilities. Judge Barbara Ellis-Monro presides over the case.
Leslie M. Pineyro, at Jones And Walden, LLC, is the Debtor's legal
counsel.
BANNER CHEMICAL: Gets Final OK to Use Cash Collateral
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Banner Chemical Corp. received final approval from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey to use cash
collateral.
Under the final order, the Debtor is authorized to use cash
collateral to pay the expenses set forth in its budget, subject to
a 10% variance.
The Debtor's cash collateral consists of funds subject to a first
priority lien held by Citizens Bank and a second priority lien held
by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Citizens Bank holds a lien tied to a 2014 loan later assumed by the
bank, with a total claim of about $508,000, of which only $100,000
is secured and the balance unsecured. Meanwhile, the SBA holds a
junior lien securing a $150,000 loan made in 2020 but is
effectively fully undersecured due to Citizens Bank's senior lien.
As protection for the Debtor's use of their cash collateral, both
lenders will be granted replacement liens on the Debtor's property,
subject and subordinate only to the fee carveout and any existing
lien senior to the lenders' pre-petition liens.
In addition, Citizens Bank will receive $1,980 in monthly
payments.
Termination events include failure to comply with the budget or
order terms, dismissal or conversion of the Chapter 11 case, or
modification of the order without lender consent. Upon a
termination event and after a 10-business-day notice period,
secured lenders may seek termination of the debtor's authority to
use cash collateral and relief from the automatic stay.
The order also provides a carveout of up to $15,000 for Subchapter
V trustee fees and expenses, requires the Debtor to escrow $5,000
per month toward those fees, and modifies the automatic stay as
necessary to implement the order while preserving the lenders'
rights to adequate protection.
A copy of the court's order and the Debtor's budget is available at
https://shorturl.at/WTEdF from PacerMonitor.com.
About Banner Chemical Corp.
Banner Chemical Corp. sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. New Jersey Case No. 26-14051) on April
13, 2026. At the time of the filing, the Debtor reported assets of
up to $50,000 and liabilities of between $500,001 and $1 million.
The Debtor tapped McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC as legal
counsel and Vestcorp, LLC as accountant.
Joseph Schwartz, Esq., at Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti,
LLP, serves as Subchapter V trustee for the Debtor.
BASECOAT ON FIFTH: Files Emergency Bid to Use Cash Collateral
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Basecoat on Fifth, LLC asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Northern District of Alabama, Southern Division, for emergency
authorization to use cash collateral and provide adequate
protection.
Immediate access to cash collateral is essential for the salon's
continued operations, including payment of payroll, operating
expenses, and inventory costs, and that without such authority the
business would be forced to shut down with little prospect of
reorganization.
The Debtor explains that the business had operated successfully
until 2025, when conditions surrounding the salon began to
deteriorate because of increasing homelessness in the area.
Customers became reluctant to visit the business because they
frequently encountered individuals asking for money or food near
the premises and felt unsafe leaving the establishment. The Debtor
cited nearby restaurant closures, including Pies and Pints and an
Outback Steakhouse location, as evidence of the broader economic
decline affecting the neighborhood. As revenues declined, the salon
fell behind on rent payments owed to its landlord. Efforts to
negotiate a resolution with the landlord were unsuccessful, leading
to the filing of an unlawful detainer action that ultimately
precipitated the bankruptcy filing.
In 2025, the Debtor obtained a Small Business Administration-backed
commercial loan secured by substantially all of the company's
tangible and intangible personal property, including equipment,
inventory, chattel paper, instruments, accounts, and deposit
accounts. The SBA perfected its security interest by filing UCC-1
financing statements with the Alabama Secretary of State. Because
the Debtor's revenues and deposit accounts constitute cash
collateral subject to the SBA's lien rights, court approval is
required before those funds can be used in ongoing operations.
To support continued operations, the Debtor seeks authority to use
cash collateral in accordance with a proposed budget that will
cover ordinary and necessary business expenses, statutory fees, and
professional fees approved by the bankruptcy court. The Debtor
specifically highlights the need to pay employee wages and
references a separate emergency payroll motion filed or to be filed
in the case. The Debtor argues that retaining employees is critical
to any successful reorganization effort.
As adequate protection for the SBA, the Debtor proposes granting
replacement liens on all future accounts receivable and proceeds
generated after the petition date, with the same priority as the
SBA's prepetition liens. These replacement liens would be
automatically perfected without further filings. However, the liens
would remain subordinate to unpaid bankruptcy court fees,
Bankruptcy Administrator fees, and approved professional
compensation under 11 U.S.C. sections 330 and 331. The Debtor
maintains that the SBA's secured position will not diminish because
the use of existing cash collateral will be offset by incoming
receivables generated through continued business operations.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=dwuSiE
from PacerMonitor.com.
About
Basecoat on Fifth, LLC
Basecoat on Fifth, LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Ala. Case No. 26-01671) on May 12,
2026.
At the time of the filing, Debtor had estimated assets of between
$0 and $50,000 and liabilities of between $0 and $50,000.
Judge D. Sims Crawford oversees the case.
Russo, White & Keller, P.C. is Debtor's legal counsel.
BELLA FAMILY: Unsecureds Will Get 1% of Claims over 36 Months
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Bella Family Dental, Inc. filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the Southern District of Florida a Plan of Reorganization for Small
Business dated May 19, 2026.
The Debtor is a corporation. Since 2012, the Debtor has been in the
business of providing dental services for over 13 years.
The business operates as a dental practice with two locations: 5875
NW 105 Court, Unit 108, Doral, Florida 33178, and 19551 Sheridan
Street, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33332. Dr. Yarimar Ruiz is the
president of the Debtor and a licensed dentist in Florida.
Non-priority unsecured creditors holding allowed claims will
receive distributions, which the proponent of this Plan has valued
at approximately .01 cents on the dollar. This Plan also provides
for the payment of administrative and priority claims.
Class 3 consists of Non-priority unsecured creditors. This class
will receive of distribution of 1% on a pro rata basis for all
proofs of claim filed. Monthly payments shall begin within 30 days
upon confirmation for a period 36 months. This Class is impaired.
Class 4 consists of Equity security holders of the Debtor. There
will be no distribution for this class. Equity holders will retain
their equity interests.
The Plan will be funded from the operations of the Debtor. Debtor
foresees no interruptions with Debtor's operations during the term
of the Plan. Yarimar Ruiz shall remain as the dentist, president
and 50% owner. Ruben Delgado shall remain as the vice president and
50% owner. The Debtor is assuming both rented commercial locations.
There will be no staff reductions in order to maintain continuity
of the operations.
A full-text copy of the Plan of Reorganization dated May 19, 2026
is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=oWH6AR from
PacerMonitor.com at no charge.
Counsel to the Debtor:
Richard R. Robles, Esq.
Law Offices of Richard R. Robles, P.A.
905 Brickell Bay Drive, Suite 228
Miami, FL 33131
Telephone: (305) 755-9200
E-mail: rrobles@roblespa.com
About Bella Family Dental, Inc.
Bella Family Dental, Inc. sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D. Fla. Case No. 26-11969) on
February 18, 2026, with $500,001 to $1 million in assets and
$1,000,001 to $10 million in liabilities.
Judge Laurel M. Isicoff presides over the case.
Richard R. Robles, Esq., represents the Debtor as legal counsel.
BESTAR INC: Wins Chapter 15 Recognition Amid Deposit Fight
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Hilary Russ of Law360 Bankruptcy Authority reports that Canadian
furniture company Bestar Inc. secured Chapter 15 recognition in
Delaware on Thursday, May 28, 2026, after a bankruptcy judge
rejected a challenge from a landlord seeking rights to a $250,000
security deposit. The decision extends U.S. recognition to the
company’s Canadian restructuring proceedings.
The landlord maintained that it needed access to the deposit to
protect against potential lease-related damages and urged the court
to withhold or condition recognition. Bestar argued that the
objection should not prevent recognition because the dispute could
be resolved within the broader insolvency process.
In granting recognition, the court found that the Canadian
proceeding qualified for Chapter 15 relief and that the statutory
requirements had been met. The ruling enables Bestar to benefit
from cross-border bankruptcy protections while the parties continue
litigating the deposit issue, the report states.
About Bestar Inc.
Bestar Inc. is a leading Canadian manufacturer of ready-to-assemble
furniture.
Bestar Inc. sought relief under Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy
Code(Bankr. D. Del. Case No. 26-10659) on May 4, 2026.
The Debtor is represented by Represented By David M. Klauder, Esq.
of Bielli & Klauder, LLC.
BLESS YOUR HEART: Employs Lane Law Firm as Legal Counsel
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Bless Your Heart, LLC seeks approval from the United States
Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas to employ The
Lane Law Firm, PLLC to serve as its counsel.
The firm will provide these services:
(a) assist, advise and represent the Debtor relative to the
administration of the Chapter 11 case;
(b) assist, advise and represent the Debtor in analyzing the
Debtor’s assets and liabilities, investigating the extent and
validity of lien and claims, and participating in and reviewing any
proposed asset sales or dispositions;
(c) attend meetings and negotiate with the representatives of the
secured creditors;
(d) assist the Debtor in the preparation, analysis and negotiation
of any plan of reorganization and disclosure statement accompanying
any plan of reorganization;
(e) take all necessary action to protect and preserve the
interests of the Debtor;
(f) appear, as appropriate, before this Court, the Appellate
Courts, and other courts in which matters may be heard and to
protect the interests of the Debtor before said courts and the
United States Trustee; and
(g) perform all other necessary legal services in these cases.
The Lane Law Firm, PLLC will be compensated at hourly rates of $650
for Partner Robert C. Lane, $625 for Partner Joshua Gordon, $625
for Senior Counsel Matthew Bourda, $575 for Attorney Zachary Casas,
$550 for Attorney Kyle Garza, and $250 for paralegals.
The Debtor previously paid a $35,000 retainer, of which $18,386.50
in fees and $3,492.20 in expenses were incurred pre-petition,
leaving a remaining balance of $13,121.30. Additional post-petition
compensation arrangements are subject to court approval.
The Lane Law Firm, PLLC is a "disinterested person" within the
meaning of Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code, according to
court filings, and does not hold or represent any interest adverse
to the Debtor or its estate.
The firm can be reached at:
Robert C. Lane, Esq.
THE LANE LAW FIRM, PLLC
6200 Savoy, Suite 1150
Houston, TX 77036
Telephone: (713) 595-8200
Facsimile: (713) 595-8201
E-mail: notifications@lanelaw.com
About Bless Your Heart, LLC
Bless Your Heart, LLC in San Antonio, Texas, sought relief under
Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. W.D. Tex. Case No.
26-51404) on May 27, 2026. At the time of the filing, Debtor had
estimated assets of between $50,001 to $100,000 and liabilities of
between $100,001 to $500,000.
Judge Aubrey L Thomas oversees the case.
The Lane Law Firm, PLLC is Debtor's legal counsel.
BOTTOMLINE INK: 180-Day Extension for Plan Filing Granted
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Judge Mary Ann Whipple of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Northern District of Ohio extended Bottomline Ink Corporation's
exclusive period to file a plan of reorganization for additional
one-hundred eighty days.
As shared by Troubled Company Reporter, the Debtor explains that it
requires an extension of the 120-day period and as for cause would
assert that the Debtor's singular largest customer, the Red Cross
is considering the proposal submitted by the Debtor through its
request for proposal ("RFP") process. The Debtor's proposals have
historically been approved by and accepted by the Red Cross and has
been a key component in the business of the Debtor.
The Debtor claims that the RFP process is a structured procurement
method used to solicit bids by the Red Cross from vendors,
typically taking 4-8 weeks and based on that the Debtor believed as
the end of March and first part of April that such a decision would
have been issued prior to the end of the exclusivity period.
In addition, given that the Red Cross is the Debtor's singular
largest customer, the continuation of this contract or the loss of
this contract could alter the proposed plan and the Debtor would
assert that such a factor is cause to increase the 120-day period
to 180 days as it demonstrates the Debtor's need for sufficient
time to prepare adequate information for whatever the outcome would
be with respect to the decision of the Red Cross.
Bottomline Ink Corporation is represented by:
Steven L. Diller, Esq.
Diller and Rice, LLC
124 E. Main Street
Van Wert, OH 45891
Telephone: (419) 238-5025
Facsimile: (419) 238-4705
Email: Steven@drlawllc.com
About Bottomline Ink
Bottomline Ink, Corporation operates as a full-service provider of
printing and promotional solutions, offering customized apparel,
signage, and branded merchandise. Its services include screen
printing, embroidery, and digital printing for companies, schools,
and nonprofit organizations.
Bottomline Ink, Corporation, sought relief under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Ohio Case No. 25-32806) on Dec.
31, 2025. In its petition, the Debtor listed assets and debt of $1
million to $10 million. Bankruptcy Judge Mary Ann Whipple handles
the case. The Debtor is represented by Steven L. Diller, Esq.
BOTW HOLDINGS: Amends Unsecured Claims Pay Details
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BOTW Holdings, LLC, and affiliates submitted a Third Amended Joint
Plan of Reorganization under Subchapter V dated May 19, 2026.
Upon confirmation of this Plan and substantive consolidation of the
BOTW Entities, the previously separate BOTW Entities will be
consolidated and treated as the single BOTW Consolidated Estate
effective as of the date of confirmation, and only the Reorganized
Consolidated Debtor will continue operations after the Effective
Date.
The BOTW Entities have continued operations post-petition and will
continue operations solely through the Reorganized Consolidated
Debtor post-confirmation. Accordingly, the funds to be distributed
to timely filed Allowed Claims under the Plan are comprised of the
BOTW Entities' (as substantively consolidated and operating as the
Reorganized Consolidated Debtor) Disposable Income received over
the 3.5-year term of the Plan.
Class 5 consists of General Unsecured Claims. Except to the extent
that a Holder of an Allowed General Unsecured Claim not included
under any other Class of this Plan agrees in writing to less
favorable treatment, in full and final satisfaction, settlement,
release, and discharge of, and in exchange for, each Allowed
General Unsecured Claim not included under any other Class of this
Plan, Class 5 Holders of Allowed General Unsecured Claims shall
receive their Pro Rata share of the BOTW Entities' (as operating
through the Reorganized Consolidated Debtor) Projected Disposable
Income for a 3.5-year period beginning on the Effective Date. Class
5 Claims shall be paid quarterly (April 1, July 1, October 1,
January 1), on a Pro Rata basis, beginning on October 1, 2026.
Class 5 is impaired.
Class 6 consists of Equity Interests. Upon confirmation of this
Plan and substantive consolidation of the BOTW Entities, the
previously separate BOTW Entities will be consolidated and treated
as the single BOTW Consolidated Estate effective as of the date of
confirmation. As such Holdings' ownership interests in the other
BOTW Entities will become moot and shall be extinguished. All
equity in the Reorganized Consolidated Debtor shall be issued to
Stryk in accordance with this Plan.
The Reorganized Consolidated Debtor shall be empowered to take such
action as may be necessary to perform its obligations under this
Plan.
As soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective Date, and
consistent with the substantive consolidation of the BOTW Entities
which will operate solely through the Reorganized Consolidated
Debtor, Chase Myers or his assignee shall be authorized to take, in
his, her or its sole and absolute discretion, all actions
reasonably necessary to dissolve Arms, Ammo, Productions, Huskemaw
and/or LRS under applicable laws, including under the laws of the
jurisdictions in which they may be organized or registered, and to
pay all reasonable costs and expenses in connection with such
dissolutions, including the costs of preparing or filing any
necessary paperwork or documentation.
If confirmed under Section 1191(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, all
assets of the BOTW Consolidated Estate shall vest in the
Reorganized Consolidated Debtor on the Effective Date and shall be
under the sole and exclusive control and management of Chase Myers
or his designee, who shall have full power and authority to hold,
sell, assign, or transfer any such assets on behalf of the
Reorganized Consolidated Debtor.
If confirmed under Section 1191(b), all assets of the BOTW
Consolidated Estates as of the Effective Date of the Plan shall
remain property of the BOTW Consolidated Estate during the term of
the Plan and after-acquired property will be subject to Section
1186 of the Bankruptcy Code. Upon completion of all payments under
the Plan and entry of discharge under Sections 1192 and
1141(d)(1)(A), all assets of the BOTW Consolidated Estate shall
revest in the Reorganized Consolidated Debtor.
A full-text copy of the Third Amended Joint Plan dated May 19, 2026
is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=qO7aP1 from
PacerMonitor.com at no charge.
Counsel to the Debtor:
Bradley T. Hunsicker, Esq.
Lacey S. Bryan, Esq.
Markus Williams Young & Hunsicker, LLC
2120 Carey Avenue, Suite 101
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Telephone: (307) 778-8178
Facsimile: (307) 638-1975
Email: bhunsicker@MarkusWilliams.com
About BOTW Holdings, LLC
BOTW Holdings, LLC filed its voluntary petition for relief under
Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Wyo. Case No.
24-20138) on April 19, 2024. The petition was signed by Jeff
Edwards, manager of Stryk Group Holdings, LLC. At the time of
filing, the Debtor estimated $1 million to $10 million in both
assets and liabilities.
Judge Cathleen D. Parker presides over the case.
Bradley T Hunsicker, Esq., at Markus Williams Young & Hunsicker
LLC, is the Debtor's counsel.
BROADWAY FORD: Has Deal Cash Collateral Access
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Broadway Ford Truck Sales, Inc. asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the Eastern District of Michigan, Eastern Division, for authority
to use cash collateral and provide adequate protection, on an
interim basis, in accordance with its agreement with Ford Motor
Credit Company LLC, through June 1, 2026.
The Debtor has operated since 1997 as an authorized Ford dealer
selling and servicing new and used vehicles and has historically
relied on a wholesale financing arrangement with Ford Credit under
multiple agreements, including a wholesale credit facility,
security agreement, and receivables assignment, all of which grant
Ford Credit a perfected first-priority security interest in
substantially all of the Debtor's assets, including inventory,
accounts, and proceeds constituting cash collateral.
As of the petition date, the Debtor owes approximately $33.7
million to Ford Credit, secured by liens on vehicle inventory and
related proceeds, and acknowledges that other creditors may assert
junior interests in the same collateral.
The Debtor asserts that continued use of cash collateral is
essential to fund day-to-day operations, including payroll,
utilities, and inventory-related expenses necessary to keep the
dealership operating.
A proposed budget outlines the anticipated cash needs during the
interim period.
Ford Credit consents to the use of cash collateral subject to a
stipulation that governs adequate protection, which includes
replacement liens, continued control over vehicle titles and
related documentation, reporting obligations, payment requirements
upon vehicle sales, and other operational safeguards.
The stipulation also provides for certain administrative and
oversight mechanisms such as onsite representatives and certified
payment procedures, while preserving Ford Credit’s secured
position.
The Debtor argues that without immediate access to cash collateral
it would be forced to cease operations, resulting in irreparable
harm and loss of going-concern value, thereby undermining any
potential reorganization. It contends that continued operation is
necessary to preserve value for all stakeholders and to enable
formulation of a viable Chapter 11 plan.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=sArVq0
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Broadway Ford Truck Sales, Inc.
Broadway Ford Truck Sales, Inc. is an authorized Ford dealer
selling and servicing new and used vehicles.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. E.D. Mo. Case No. 26-42179) on May 18,
2026. In the petition signed by Dennis N Phillips, owner, the
Debtor disclosed up to $50 million in both assets and liabilities.
Judge Bonnie L. Clair oversees the case.
Thomas H. Riske, Esq., at Carmody MacDonald P.C., represents the
Debtor as legal counsel.
CARBON HEALTH: Secures OK to Exit Chapter 11 After Creditor Deal
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Alex Wittenberg of Law360 Bankruptcy Authority reports that Carbon
Health Technologies received court approval Friday, May 29, 2026,
for its Chapter 11 reorganization plan, allowing the healthcare
company to create a $12 million fund dedicated to creditor
recoveries and finalize its bankruptcy restructuring. The
confirmation follows negotiations that resulted in a consensual
resolution with creditors.
The debtor argued that the plan strikes a balance between creditor
interests and the company's need for a practical exit from
bankruptcy. By establishing the trust, Carbon Health can centralize
the administration of claims and distribute proceeds under a
court-approved framework, according to report.
The confirmation order paves the way for Carbon Health's emergence
from Chapter 11 and the implementation of the settlement terms. The
company now moves into the final phase of its restructuring, with
creditor distributions expected to proceed through the newly
created trust, the report relays.
About Carbon Health Technologies
Founded in 2015, Carbon Health Technologies Inc. is a modern
healthtech company that offers in-person and virtual care for
easier everyday health. Before the bankruptcy filing, Carbon Health
Technologies operated 93 urgent care or primary care clinics in the
states of Texas, Washington, California, Colorado, Kansas,
Missouri, New Jersey and Massachusetts. On the Web:
http://www.carbonhealth.com/
On Feb. 2, 2026, Carbon Health Technologies and 28 affiliated
debtors each filed voluntary Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. S.D. Texas
Lead Case No. 26-90306). At the time of the filing, Carbon Health
Technologies reported $100 million to $500 million in both assets
and liabilities.
The cases are pending before the Honorable Christopher M. Lopez.
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones, LLP and Alvarez and Marsal serve as
bankruptcy counsel and financial advisor, respectively. Kroll is
the claims agent.
KTBS Law is representing Future Solution Investments LLC, the agent
for the pre-petition lenders and the DIP lenders.
CARBON HEALTH: Unsecureds to Get Share of Trust Interests in Plan
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Carbon Health Technologies Inc. and Debtor Affiliates filed with
the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas a
Combined Disclosure Statement and Second Amended Plan of
Reorganization dated May 15, 2026.
The Debtors provide a fully integrated primary and urgent care
system to over 800,000 patients each year. The Debtors utilize a
proprietary software platform, CarbyOS, to execute a digital
strategy that enhances patient engagement and drives operating
efficiency.
CHTI was founded in San Francisco in 2015 and is currently
headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. CHTI began as a software
platform and mobile application development company for medical
records, tele-health, doctor-patient messaging and scheduling. At
the time, CHTI's goal was to build software for medical practices.
Beginning in August 2024, eleven women ("SA Plaintiffs") filed nine
lawsuits in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas against Ramon
Garcia, a former medical assistant employed at various of the
Pennsylvania urgent care clinics of CHMG Florida and certain other
defendants, including, in some of the actions, against CHTI
(collectively, with CHMG Florida, the "Carbon Defendants").
The Combined Disclosure Statement and Plan provides for a
comprehensive restructuring of the Company's balance sheet and a
significant investment of capital in the Debtors' business that
provides significant value to the Holders of General Unsecured
Claims while also providing the Debtors a discharge so that they
can continue to operate their businesses and provide important
healthcare services. As set forth in more detail herein, the
Combined Disclosure Statement and Plan provides:
* The restructuring as set forth in the Combined Disclosure
Statement and Plan implements a debt-for-equity exchange
transaction (or similar transaction). Holders of DIP Claims and
Allowed Prepetition Secured Claims will receive on the Effective
Date, in full and final satisfaction of such Claims, their Pro Rata
share of: (a) 100% of the New Equity Interests, subject to the
dilution described herein, and (b) the Exit Facility. The corporate
structure of the Reorganized Debtors is set forth in the Plan
Supplement.
* A first lien term loan facility (the "Exit Facility"), which
will be provided by the Holders of Prepetition Secured Claims in
the event of a Reorganization Transaction, and which is subject to
increase as necessary to fund the liquidity requirements of the
Reorganized Debtors.
* On the Effective Date of the Combined Disclosure Statement
and Plan, a Trust will be formed for the benefit of the holders of
an Allowed General Unsecured Claim (i.e., the Trust Beneficiaries)
who will each receive, in full and final satisfaction of such
Allowed General Unsecured Claims a share of the Trust Assets. The
Trust will be funded with the Data Transfer Documents, the Trust
Causes of Action, the Trust Funding Amount ($12 million in cash),
and the Abuse Insurance Rights. The "Avoidance Actions" assigned to
the Trust shall not include the Excluded Avoidance Actions.
* Holders of Allowed Commercial GUC Claims (Class 6) will
receive (i) $4.55 million of the Trust Funding Amount, (ii) the
proceeds of the Avoidance Actions (other than the Excluded
Avoidance Actions), and (iii) a Pro Rata share of the remaining
Trust Assets that are not specifically allocated to the Holders of
Allowed Abuse Claims, in each case after accounting for the
administrative expenses of the Trust.
* Holders of Allowed Abuse Claims will receive (i) $7.45
million of the Trust Funding Amount, (ii) the net proceeds of the
Abuse Insurance Policies and the Abuse Insurance Rights, and (iii)
a Pro Rata share of the remaining Trust Assets that are not
specifically allocated to the Holders of Allowed Commercial GUC
Claims, in each case after accounting for the administrative
expenses of the QSF.
* The Commercial GUC Claims shall be liquidated in accordance
with the Combined Disclosure Statement and Plan, provided that the
Trustee (but not the Debtors, the Reorganized Debtors or the
Secured Parties) shall be responsible for objecting to the
Commercial GUC Claims.
* Abuse Claims shall be liquidated in accordance with the
Abuse Claims Protocol proposed by the Committee, which Abuse Claims
Protocol shall be reasonably acceptable to the Debtors.
* The definition of "Released Parties" shall be expanded such
that, inter alia, the Debtors' current or continuing control
persons, officers, and directors are Released Parties.
* Subject to the Trust's receipt of the full amount of the $12
million Trust Funding Amount and the vesting of the Trust Causes of
Action and the Abuse Insurance Rights Transfer in the Trust on the
Effective Date, the Debtors and their current and continuing
directors and officers will receive full releases from the Debtors
and from any direct claims held by the Holders of Abuse Claims. The
Debtors and the Secured Parties shall provide the form of release
to be executed for Released Parties, by the Holders of Allowed
Abuse Claims, which form of release shall be reasonably acceptable
to the Committee.
The Combined Disclosure Statement and Plan is the result of
extensive good faith negotiations among the Debtors, the Holders of
Prepetition Secured Claims (including through the Prepetition
Agent), the Holders of DIP Claims (including through the DIP
Agent), and the Committee.
Class 6 comprises the Allowed Commercial GUC Claims. On the
Effective Date, or as soon thereafter as reasonably practicable,
each Holder of an Allowed Commercial GUC Claim shall receive, in
full and final satisfaction of such Claim, a Pro Rata share of the
Trust Interests, which shall be distributed on a Pro Rata basis
among all Commercial GUC Claims and which shall entitle such Holder
of an Allowed Commercial GUC Claim to a Pro Rata share of the
distributable assets of the Commercial GUC Fund. Class 6 is
Impaired.
Class 7 comprises the Allowed Abuse Claims. As of the Effective
Date, all Abuse Claims shall automatically and without further act,
deed, or court order, be assumed by the Abuse Claims QSF. Subject
to the QSF Documents, each Holder of an Allowed Abuse Claim shall
be entitled to receive their allocable share of the distributable
assets of the Abuse Claims QSF. Class 7 is Impaired and the Holders
of Claims in Class 7 are entitled to vote to accept or reject the
Plan.
Class 9 comprises the Equity Interests. As of the Effective Date,
any and all Equity Interests are cancelled and deemed discharged
without any further notice or order. No distributions shall be made
under the Plan on account of any Equity Interest.
In the event of a Reorganization Transaction, the Debtors shall
fund distributions and satisfy applicable Allowed Claims and
Allowed Interests under the Plan with respect to the Reorganization
Transaction with Cash on hand, the Exit Facility, and the New
Equity Interests.
In the event of a Third-Party Sale Transaction, the Debtors shall
fund distributions and satisfy applicable Allowed Claims and
Allowed Interests under the Plan with respect to the Third-Party
Sale Transaction using Cash on hand, the Third-Party Sale
Transaction Proceeds, and the Post-Sale Reserve.
A full-text copy of the Combined Disclosure Statement and Plan
dated May 15, 2026 is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=Z38xni
from Kroll, claims agent.
Counsel to the Debtors:
PACHULSKI STANG ZIEHL & JONES LLP
Debra I. Grassgreen, Esq.
Maxim B. Litvak, Esq.
John W. Lucas, Esq.
Theodore S. Heckel, Esq.
700 Louisiana Street, Suite 4500
Houston, TX 77002
Telephone: (713) 691-9385
Facsimile: (713) 691-9407
Email: dgrassgreen@pszjlaw.com
mlitvak@pszjlaw.com
jlucas@pszjlaw.com
theckel@pszjlaw.com
About Carbon Health Technologies
Founded in 2015, Carbon Health Technologies Inc. is a modern
healthtech company that offers in-person and virtual care for
easier everyday health. Before the bankruptcy filing, Carbon Health
Technologies operated 93 urgent care or primary care clinics in the
states of Texas, Washington, California, Colorado, Kansas,
Missouri, New Jersey and Massachusetts. On the Web:
http://www.carbonhealth.com/
On Feb. 2, 2026, Carbon Health Technologies and 28 affiliated
debtors each filed voluntary Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. S.D. Texas
Lead Case No. 26-90306). At the time of the filing, Carbon Health
Technologies reported $100 million to $500 million in both assets
and liabilities.
The cases are pending before the Honorable Christopher M. Lopez.
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones, LLP and Alvarez and Marsal serve as
bankruptcy counsel and financial advisor, respectively. Kroll is
the claims agent.
KTBS Law is representing Future Solution Investments LLC, the agent
for the pre-petition lenders and the DIP lenders.
CARE FOR THE ELDERLY: No Decline in Patient Care, PCO Reports
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Tamar Terzian, the patient care ombudsman, filed with the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California her second
and final report regarding the quality of patient care provided by
Care for the Elderly, Inc.'s Beverly Community Facilities.
From March 26 to May 26, the PCO conducted three weeks of site
visits at Grand View Park, meeting with administration, the
Director of Nursing, staff, and patients.
The PCO interviewed nurses who, despite awareness of the
bankruptcy, remained positive and committed to patient care. The
DNO reported adequate staffing and sufficient supplies to safely
maintain daily operations.
The PCO observed no infection control or HIPAA violations; most
nursing staff are long-tenured, well-trained, and experienced. She
observed friendly staff, well-maintained housekeeping with clear
hallways, and consistent use of proper PPE.
Ms. Terzian described the facility as clean and welcoming; the PCO
observed clean floors and bathrooms, visible EVS staff across
shifts, and current biomedical maintenance. No concerns were
noted.
The PCO was able to survey the rehabilitation therapy department
and it was clean and orderly and the staff was friendly and
accommodating to patients providing in house physical therapy. The
staff reported that there are no problems with supplies including
TheraBand, water, blocks, finger splints. No concerns noted.
The PCO reviewed Grand View's quality and infection control data,
addressed any below-metric areas, and found no concerns of
declining patient quality due to the bankruptcy.
In addition, the PCO identified no operational concerns under
Section 333(b)(3) affecting patient safety but reserves the right
to amend this conclusion and file a supplemental report if new
issues arise.
A copy of the ombudsman report is available for free at
https://urlcurt.com/u?l=Wn6eWW from PacerMonitor.com.
The ombudsman may be reached at:
Tamar Terzian
Terzian Law Group, APC
1122 E Green St, # 200,
Pasadena, CA 91106-2500
Tel: (626) 826-1271
Email: tamar@terzlaw.com
About Care for the Elderly Inc.
Care for the Elderly, Inc. specializes in services and programs for
seniors, including the management of facilities and initiatives
that promote health, safety, and quality of life. The company
adheres to the regulations governing healthcare and elder care
providers.
Care for the Elderly, Inc. sought relief under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-10221) on January 11,
2026. In its petition, the Debtor reported estimated assets in the
range of $10 million to $50 million and estimated liabilities
between $1 million and $10 million.
The Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Barry Russell handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Ron Bender, Esq., at Levene, Neale,
Bender, Yoo & Golubchik L.L.P.
Tamar Terzian is the patient care ombudsman appointed in the
Debtor's case.
CAROLINA RENOVATION: Gets Final OK to Use Cash Collateral
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North
Carolina, Shelby Division, granted Carolina Renovation Warehouse,
LLC final approval to use cash collateral.
Under the final order, the Debtor is permitted to use cash
collateral strictly for operating expenses in accordance with an
approved budget. The Debtor must remain within budget limits,
allowing only up to a 10% variance per line item. Any use of cash
collateral outside these parameters is prohibited unless further
authorized by the court.
The Debtor projects total operational expenses of $60,054 for the
week ending May 18; $86,950 for the week ending May 25; $59,135 for
the week ending June 1; and $89,901 for the week ending June 8.
Based on UCC financing statements filed with the North Carolina
Secretary of State, the creditors that may assert interest in the
cash collateral include Pinnacle Bank, S&C Warehouse, LLC, Dover
Capital, and Middesk, Inc. Pinnacle Bank also served as a
pre-petition depository institution.
These creditors will receive replacement liens on post-petition
assets to the same extent and priority as their pre-petition
interests, ensuring adequate protection if their collateral is
used.
The order also preserved all parties' rights to later challenge
lien validity, priority, ownership interests, or adequate
protection claims, while retaining the Court's jurisdiction over
future disputes involving interpretation or implementation of the
order.
A copy of the court's order and the Debtor's budget is available at
https://shorturl.at/1ZO3F from PacerMonitor.com.
About Carolina Renovation Warehouse LLC
Carolina Renovation Warehouse, LLC sought protection under Chapter
11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. W.D. N.C. Case No. 26-40048)
on February 20, 2026. In the petition signed by Dustin C. Bealby,
president, the Debtor disclosed up to $500,000 in assets and up to
$10 million in liabilities.
Judge Ashley Austin Edwards oversees the case.
John C. Woodman, Esq., at Essex Richards PA, represents the Debtor
as legal counsel.
CHANNEL OP: Seeks Cash Collateral Access Thru Oct 12
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Channel Op, LLC asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of
Utah, Central Division, for authority to use cash collateral and
provide adequate protection, through October 12, 2026.
The Debtor argues that access to cash collateral is essential to
maintaining operations and preserving the value of the business
during reorganization.
The company provides ecommerce consulting and marketplace
optimization services for brands selling on Amazon and other online
platforms. It also owns consumer brands such as Nicole and Brizee
and Folliboost. Founded in 2015 by William Tyler Metcalf, the
business experienced growth due to increasing demand for
Amazon-focused expertise. However, financial problems arose after
the company used COVID-era Economic Injury Disaster Loan funds to
pursue acquisitions that failed to generate expected returns,
leaving the debtor with significant debt and cash flow challenges.
The Debtor explains that its business faces ongoing timing
mismatches between revenue collections and operational expenses,
including payroll, contractors, advertising, rent, inventory, and
software costs. Despite these issues, the Debtor believes demand
for its services remains strong and that restructuring will allow
the company to continue operating profitably.
The Debtor identifies First Home Bank/BayFirst Bank and the Small
Business Administration as secured creditors with interests in cash
collateral.
The proposed budget projects revenue from both product sales and
consulting services. The Debtor also expects to collect
approximately $24,800 in outstanding client receivables. Expenses
include contractor payments, wages, merchant fees, advertising,
rent, software, and insurance. The debtor seeks flexibility to
exceed budget line items by up to 10% and carry forward unused
amounts between periods.
The Debtor proposes granting them replacement liens to secured
creditors as adequate protection while continuing operations and
working toward confirmation of a reorganization plan.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=9DWHgR
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Channel Op
LLC
Channel Op, LLC operates as a digital commerce and marketplace
strategy firm headquartered in Heber City, Utah.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Utah Case No. 26-22035) on April 13,
2026. In the petition signed by William Tyler Metcalf, chief
executive officer, the Debtor disclosed up to $50,000 in assets and
up to $10 million in liabilities.
Judge Michael F. Thomson oversees the case.
George B. Hofmann, Esq., at Cohne Kinghorn, P.C., represents the
Debtor as legal counsel.
CHICAGO THEATRE: S&P Affirms 'BB' Rating on 2025A-B Revenue Bonds
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S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'BB' rating on the Illinois Finance
Authority's series 2025A and 2025B revenue and refunding bonds,
issued for The Chicago Theatre Group Inc. (Goodman Theatre or The
Goodman).
The outlook is stable.
S&P said, "We analyzed The Goodman's environmental, social, and
governance credit factors pertaining to the theatre's market
position, management and governance, and financial performance, and
found them to be neutral in our credit rating analysis.
"The stable outlook reflects our expectation that management will
continue to moderate operating deficits, with a modest improvement
in results anticipated in fiscal 2026, while attendance remains
stable or improves with high-demand programming. We expect no
additional debt and for balance-sheet resources to be maintained
near current levels.
"We could consider a negative rating action if financial resource
ratios were to weaken from current levels, or if operating deficits
accelerate such that The Goodman's liquidity position
deteriorates.
"We could consider a positive rating action if balance sheet
resources improve to levels commensurate with a higher rating,
operations were to sustain a trend of being closer to breakeven,
and the organization maintained demand characteristics."
CHRISTOS FARM: Commences Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Pennsylvania
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On May 5, 2026, Christos Farm, LLC filed for Chapter 7 protection
in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of
Pennsylvania. According to court filings, the Debtor reports
between $1 million and $10 million in debt owed to between 1 and 49
creditors.
About Christos Farm, LLC
Christos Farm, LLC is an agricultural enterprise engaged in farming
and related agricultural operations in Pennsylvania.
Christos Farm, LLC sought relief under Chapter 7 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-01280) on May 5, 2026. In its
petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets between $100,001 and
$1 million and estimated liabilities between $1 million and $10
million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Henry W. Van Eck handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Lawrence V. Young, Esq., of CGA Law
Firm.
CJC SHELL: Cash Collateral Hearing Set for June 3
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, Fort
Myers Division, is set to hold a hearing on June 3 to consider
extending CJC Shell, LLC's authority to use cash collateral.
The Debtor has previously operated under five interim cash
collateral orders since filing for Chapter 11 protection on January
9.
The prior orders authorized the Debtor's interim access to cash
collateral to pay operating expenses in accordance with its budget
and granted secured creditor, TBK Bank, SSB, post-petition liens on
its pre-petition collateral as adequate protection.
TBK Bank asserts security interests in all of the Debtor's assets
and perfected its security interests by filing UCC-1 financing
statements in the Florida Secured Transaction Registry.
TBK Bank is represented by:
Leah Saiontz, Esq.
Akerman LLP
98 Southeast 7th Street, Suite 1100
Miami, FL 33131
Telephone (305) 374-5600
Facsimile (305) 374-5095
leah.saiontz@akerman.com
About CJC Shell LLC
CJC Shell, LLC filed a petition under Chapter 11, Subchapter V of
the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. M.D. Fla. Case No. 26-00049) on January
9, 2026, listing between $100,001 and $500,000 in assets and
between $1 million and $10 million in liabilities. Michael Markham,
Esq., serves as Subchapter V trustee.
Judge Luis Ernesto Rivera II oversees the case.
Michael R. Dal Lago, Esq., represents the Debtor as legal counsel.
CLEARSEA CORP: Carlos Garcia Miranda Named Subchapter V Trustee
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The U.S. Trustee for Region 21 appointed Carlos Garcia Miranda as
Subchapter V trustee for Clearsea Corp.
Mr. Garcia Miranda will be paid an hourly fee of $150 for his
services as Subchapter V trustee and will be reimbursed for work
related expenses incurred.
Mr. Garcia Miranda declared that he is a disinterested person
according to Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code.
About Clearsea Corp.
Clearsea Corp., doing business as Wetzels Pretzels, sought
protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D.
P.R. Case No. 26-02287) on May 20, 2026, with $50,001 to $100,000
in assets and $100,001 to $500,000 in liabilities.
Homel Mercado Justiniano, Esq., represents the Debtor as legal
counsel.
CRELL INC: Unsecureds Will Get 23% of Claims over 36 Months
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Crell, Inc., filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western
District of Pennsylvania a Plan of Reorganization for Small
Business dated May 19, 2026.
The Debtor owns and operates multiple dry cleaning locations in
Western Pennsylvania. The Debtor is a Pennsylvania S-Corporation
that is owned 100% by Craig Mauro.
At filing, the Debtor operated six dry cleaning locations in
Western Pennsylvania. The Debtor had multiple locations that were
not profitable and caused the Debtor to incur unsecured debt in an
effort to continue to operate. The Debtor has closed two locations
post-filing and now is operating only the profitable locations.
That has given the Debtor the ability to propose as fund this
Chapter 11 Plan.
The Plan proposes to pay the Debtor's creditors from cash flow from
operations.
The Plan proposes to pay administrative claims in full unless
otherwise agreed. The Debtor estimates approximately 23% dividend
will be paid on account of general unsecured claims pursuant to the
Plan.
Class 1 consists of General Unsecured Claims. Undisputed, known
Class 1 General unsecured Claims total $280,499.71. Payments shall
begin on or before the last day of the month following the
effective date of the Plan. Subsequent payments shall be made by
the Debtor on a monthly basis on or before the last day of the
month every month thereafter for a total of 36 monthly payments.
The Debtor shall make distribution of $1,375.00 per month for the
first 12 months that shall be divided and paid pro-rata to all
allowed Class 1 claims.
The Debtor shall make distribution of $2,000.00 per month for the
following 24 months that shall be divided and paid pro-rata to all
allowed Class 1 claims. Total payment to Class 1 creditors shall be
$64,500.00, which will pay all allowed and currently known General
Unsecured Creditors approximately 23% of their allowed claims.
Disputed Class 1 claims will not receive any distributions pursuant
to the Plan.
Any Class 1 creditor who has an outstanding UCC filing against the
Debtor, shall have 30 days after the Effective Date to satisfy,
remove, and/or extinguish any liens against the assets of the
Debtor supported by a UCC filing. The creditor shall file said
satisfaction/termination with the appropriate state office.
Any Class 1 creditor who has an outstanding judgment lien against
the Debtor, shall have 30 days after the Effective Date to satisfy,
remove, and/or extinguish any lien against the assets of the Debtor
supported by a judgment. The creditor shall file said
satisfaction/termination with the appropriate county prothonotary
office.
Class 2 consists of Equity Interest Holder Craig Mauro. Craig Mauro
will continue to be the 100% member of the Debtor.
The Plan will be funded through the ongoing revenue of the Debtor's
dry cleaning business.
The Debtor's financial projections demonstrate sufficient cash on
hand to satisfy obligations due on the Effective Date of the Plan,
including payment of the Allowed Administrative Claims, U.S.
Trustee Fees, and cure amounts, in accordance with the Bankruptcy
Code or as otherwise agreed.
The Debtor's financial projections demonstrate the Debtor's ability
to make all future Plan payments in the aggregate amount of
$72,000.00 during the Plan term (the "Plan Funding"). Plan Funding
is in an amount equal to the Debtor's disposable income as defined
in Section 1191(d) of the Bankruptcy Code.
A full-text copy of the Plan of Reorganization dated May 19, 2026
is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=lAm3rL from
PacerMonitor.com at no charge.
Counsel to the Debtor:
Christopher M. Frye, Esq.
Steidl & Steinberg, PC
Koppers Building, Suite 322
436 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Telephone: (412) 391-8000
Email: chris.frye@steidl-steinberg.com
About Crell Inc.
Crell, Inc., owns and operates multiple dry cleaning locations in
Western Pennsylvania. The Debtor filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy
petition (Bankr. W.D. Pa. Case No. 26-20407) on Feb. 13, 2026. The
Debtor tapped Steidl and Steinberg, PC as counsel.
DAN LEPORE & SONS: Gets Extension to Access Cash Collateral
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
approved a stipulation between Dan Lepore & Sons Company and Wells
Fargo Bank, National Association to extend the use of cash
collateral.
Under the latest stipulation, the termination date of May 31 is
extended to June 21. The Debtor is permitted to continue using cash
collateral strictly in accordance with its budget.
Aside from the extension and updated budget, all prior terms,
conditions, and protections for the lender remain unchanged and
fully enforceable.
A further hearing is scheduled for June 17 to determine whether the
use of cash collateral should be extended beyond June 21.
The order is available at
http://bankrupt.com/misc/DanLepore_StipJune21.pdf
Wells Fargo Bank, as secured creditor, is represented by:
Christine L. Barba, Esq.
Ballard Spahr, LLP
1735 Market Street, 51st Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel: (215) 864-8148
Facsimile: (215) 864-8999
barbac@ballardspahr.com
About Dan Lepore & Sons Company
Dan Lepore & Sons Company provides construction and restoration
services through divisions focused on stonework, unit masonry, and
restoration, offering design and build capabilities along with
rigging and scaffolding. It specializes in new building
construction, maintenance, dismantlement, reconstruction, and the
preservation of historic structures for industrial, commercial, and
institutional clients across the United States.
Dan Lepore & Sons sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. E.D. Pa. Case No. 25-14757) on November 21,
2025, listing between $1 million and $10 million in assets and
liabilities. Gregory J. Lepore, president of Dan Lepore & Sons,
signed the petitions.
Judge Ashely M. Chan oversees the case.
Aris J. Karalis, Esq., at Karalis PC, represents the Debtor as
legal counsel.
DAX INTERNATIONAL: Files Emergency Bid to Use Cash Collateral
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Dax International Brokers, Inc. asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the Southern District of Florida, Miami Division, for authority to
use cash collateral and provide adequate protection.
The Debtor owns various business assets, including accounts
receivable, inventory, equipment, and intangible assets, which
serve as collateral for loans owed to Amerant Bank, N.A. and the
U.S. Small Business Administration.
The Debtor owes approximately $3.06 million to Amerant Bank and
approximately $1.92 million to the SBA. Both obligations are
secured by loan agreements, promissory notes, security agreements,
guarantees, and perfected UCC financing statements filed in
Florida. The Amerant loan was primarily used to purchase inventory
and provide working capital for expansion of the business, while
the SBA loan was related to COVID-19 disaster relief funding used
to sustain operations. The Amerant loan was restructured in January
2025 into a one-year obligation bearing interest at prime plus
0.5%, with minimum monthly payments of $15,000 plus accrued
interest. Although the Debtor remained current on payment
obligations, Amerant alleged defaults based on financial covenant
violations, including failure to maintain required debt service
coverage and leverage ratios. In contrast, the Debtor remained
fully current on its SBA loan payments as of the bankruptcy filing
date.
The company's operating revenues may constitute cash collateral
under the Bankruptcy Code because the lenders claim security
interests in those proceeds. DAX states that continued access to
this cash is essential to maintaining ordinary business operations,
including paying operational expenses and preserving the value of
its assets. Without immediate use of the cash collateral, the
company asserts it would be forced to cease operations, causing
irreparable harm to the bankruptcy estate.
To protect the lenders' interests, the Debtor proposes granting
post-petition replacement liens on cash generated from
post-bankruptcy operations as adequate protection against any
decline in the value of the collateral. The Debtor further
emphasizes that the lenders are fully secured by the company's
inventory and equipment and argues that the proposed arrangement is
fair, reasonable, and represents sound business judgment.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=wDNzeO
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Dax International Brokers Inc.
Dax International Brokers, Inc. based in Miami, Florida,
distributes kitchen, bathroom, flooring, and tile products and
operates a showroom in Medley, Florida. The company provides
wholesale delivery services to contractors, kitchen and bath
companies, designers, interior decorators, and other wholesale
customers across North, South and Central America and the
Caribbean.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D. Fla. Case No. 26-15092) on April 22,
2026. In the petition signed by Alejandro A. Randazzo, secretary,
the Debtor disclosed up to $1 million in assets and up to $10
million in liabilities.
Judge Corali Lopez-Castro oversees the case.
Nicholas Rossoletti, Esq., at Ron S. Bilu, PA, represents the
Debtor as legal counsel.
DECATUR, AR: S&P Affirms 'BB+' Rating on 2022 Refunding Bonds
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S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'BB+' rating on Decatur, Arkansas'
series 2022 water and sewer refunding bonds.
The outlook is negative.
The negative outlook reflects continued weakening within
unrestricted cash reserves in fiscal 2025 and uncertain rate plans,
which S&P views as critical to achieve growth in cash and to
address aging infrastructure and long-term expansions for the
high-growth customer base.
Environmental factors facing the utility are in line with those of
other similarly rated utilities in the region with tornado risk but
an abundance of raw water in the region. As mentioned, the
wastewater plant is under a corrective action order but has faced
no penalties or fines. Management reports that they are largely
complete with the corrective action, pending closing administrative
items, and also dependent on any future action items from
litigation with Tulsa. S&P does not view social risks as elevated
relative to peers considering rate affordability in the area. The
utility's governance factors are elevated in relation to other
peers as most policies are not codified but rather internal that
could vary if management or council experiences turnover.
S&P said, "The negative outlook reflects our uncertainty regarding
rate increases to accommodate the rising debt profile and
remediation steps to ensure long-term capacity at the wastewater
treatment plant. In addition, in our view the thin nominal cash
position does not provide support for emergency capital repairs,
which are heightened in the short term.
"We could lower the rating if management does not move forward with
codified policies such as a master plan and rate study, providing a
clear path forward in addressing regulatory challenges. In
addition, we could lower the rating if the utility maintains debt
service coverage below 1x, forcing deployment of cash to pay for
annual debt service.
"We could revise the outlook to stable if management demonstrates a
willingness to increase rates to support additional annual debt
service and capital plans. In addition, we would view clarity on
the pending master plan and a timeline for meeting growth
expectations as credit strengths."
DELLA RAGIONE: Final Hearing Today on Bid to Use Cash Collateral
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
is set to hold a hearing today to consider final approval of Della
Ragione, Inc.'s motion to use cash collateral.
The Debtor's authority to use cash collateral under the court's
April 29 interim order expires today.
The interim order approved the payment of expenses with cash
collateral in accordance with the Debtor's budget and granted
secured creditors replacement liens on all post-petition assets of
the Debtor, with the same priority and validity as their
pre-petition liens.
Della Ragione operates a restaurant and relies primarily on the
daily revenue generated from its ongoing business activities. At
the time of filing, a creditor identified as CT Corporation System
held a first-priority perfected security interest in several of the
Debtor's assets, including cash, accounts receivable, and proceeds
derived from those assets. These funds qualify as cash collateral
under the Bankruptcy Code.
About Della Ragione Inc.
Della Ragione, Inc. operates a restaurant in Carlisle, Pa.
Della Ragione filed a petition under Chapter 11, Subchapter V of
the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. M.D. Pa. Case No. 26-00572) on March 2,
2026, listing up to $50,000 in assets and $100,001 to $500,000 in
liabilities. Lisa Rynard, Esq., at the Law Office of Lisa A. Rynard
serves as Subchapter V trustee for the Debtor.
Judge Henry W. Van Eck presides over the case.
The Debtor tapped Craig A. Diehl, Esq. at Law Offices of Craig A.
Diehl as counsel and James Tice, CPA, at Tice Associates, PC as
accountant.
DIOCESE OF ALEXANDRIA: Plan Exclusivity Period Extended to June 30
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Judge John S. Hodge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western
District of Louisiana extended Diocese of Alexandria's exclusive
periods to file a plan of reorganization and obtain acceptance
thereof to June 30 and Sept. 30, 2026, respectively.
As shared by Troubled Company Reporter, the Debtor explains that
the case is large and complex. The Diocese, a nonprofit religious
organization established in 1853, operates an extensive network of
parishes, missions, and schools across central Louisiana. The case
involves numerous tort claims arising from allegations of childhood
sexual abuse, along with complex insurance coverage issues,
questions regarding the characterization of donor-restricted funds,
and the interplay between federal bankruptcy law, Louisiana civil
law, and institutional constraints on the Debtor’s
authority to agree to certain plan terms.
Further, given that these extensions will allow the Debtor to
finalize the terms of a consensual plan, the extension is to the
benefit of other parties in interest and will not prejudice such
parties. Rather, the extension will advance the Debtor's effort to
preserve value and avoid litigation through a consensual plan for
the benefit of all parties.
The Debtor asserts that formal insurance mediation scheduled for
May 21, 2026, represents an unresolved contingency whose resolution
is critical to plan funding and viability. Insurance carrier
contributions will constitute a material component of the Plan
Trust's assets. Until the mediation process concludes and insurer
commitments are quantified, the Debtor cannot determine the total
funding available for distribution to abuse survivors, cannot
finalize plan terms, and cannot represent to the Court that the
plan is feasible.
The Debtor further asserts that until the claims bar date passes,
the Debtor cannot reasonably quantify potential insurance carrier
liabilities or predict what post-confirmation coverage litigation
might yield in recoveries if there is no settlement. The requested
extension provides the minimum time necessary for the parties to
complete mediation, allows the claims bar date to pass, and
translates its results into confirmed plan terms.
Diocese of Alexandria is represented by:
GOLD, WEEMS, BRUSER, SUES & RUNDELL
Bradley L. Drell, Esq.
Heather M. Mathews, Esq.
2001 MacArthur Drive
P.O. Box 6118
Alexandria, LA 71307
Telephone (318) 445-6471
Facsimile (318) 445-6476
Email: bdrell@goldweems.com
hmathews@goldweems.com
Mark T. Benedict, Esq.
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP
4801 Main Street, Suite 1000
Kansas City, MO 64112
Telephone (816) 983-8000
Facsimile (816) 983-8080
Email: mark.benedict@huschblackwell.com
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Francis H. LoCoco, Esq.
Bruce G. Arnold, Esq.
Lindsey M. Greenawald, Esq.
511 North Broadway, Suite 1100
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Telephone (414) 273-2100
Facsimile (414) 223-5000
Email: frank.lococo@huschblackwell.com
bruce.arnold@huschblackwell.com
lindsey.greenawald@huschblackwell.com
About Diocese of Alexandria
Diocese of Alexandria in Louisiana, established as the Diocese of
Natchitoches on July 29, 1853, by Pope Pius IX and later relocated
to Alexandria, serves as the ecclesiastical authority for the
Catholic Church in north-central Louisiana. Headquartered at 4400
Coliseum Boulevard and led by Bishop Robert W. Marshall Jr., it
encompasses 50 parishes and 21 mission churches across 13 civil
parishes, with St. Francis Xavier Cathedral as its cathedral
church. The Diocese operates as a Louisiana non-profit religious
corporation and 501(c) (3) organization, providing spiritual,
educational, and charitable services to roughly 36,228 Catholics
across an 11,108-square-mile area.
Diocese of Alexandria sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. W.D. La. Case No. 25-31257) on October 31,
2025. In its petition, the Debtor reported total assets of
$16,667,411 and total liabilities of $9,467,288.
Bankruptcy Judge John S. Hodge oversees the case.
The Debtor is represented by Bradley L. Drell, of GOLD, WEEMS,
BRUSER, SUES & RUNDELL.
DK ARENA: Seeks Court Approval to Hire Furr and Cohen as Counsel
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DK Arena, Inc. seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the Southern District of Florida to hire Robert C. Furr, Esq. and
Furr and Cohen, P.A. to serve as its attorneys.
Mr. Furr and the firm will provide these services:
(a) give advice to the Debtor with respect to its powers and duties
as a Debtor-in-possession and the continued management of its
business operations;
(b) advise the Debtor with respect to its responsibilities in
complying with the U.S. Trustee's Operating Guidelines and
Reporting Requirements and with the rules of the Court;
(c) prepare motions, pleadings, orders, applications, adversary
proceedings, and other legal documents necessary in the
administration of the case;
(d) protect the interest of the Debtor in all matters pending
before the Court; and
(e) represent the Debtor in negotiations with creditors in the
preparation of a plan.
Mr. Furr will receive an hourly rate of $800. Other professionals
at the firm will be compensated at the following hourly rates:
Alvin S. Goldstein, $700; Alan R. Crane, $700; Marc P. Barmat,
$685; Jason S. Rigoli, $625; Jonathan T. Crane, $475; Managers,
$350; Paralegals, $300; and Legal Assistants, $250.
Robert C. Furr, Esq. and Furr and Cohen, P.A. do not represent any
interest adverse to the Debtor or the estate and are "disinterested
persons" within the meaning of Section 327(a) of the Bankruptcy
Code, according to court filings.
The firm can be reached at:
Robert C. Furr, Esq.
FURR AND COHEN, P.A.
2255 Glades Road, Suite 419A
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Telephone: (561) 395-0500
Facsimile: (561) 338-7532
E-mail: rfurr@furrcohen.com
About DK Arena, Inc.
DK Arena, Inc is an arena and events venue operator engaged in
large-scale entertainment, sports, and live performance operations.
The company manages facility-related revenue streams including
ticketing, concessions, and event hosting services.
DK Arena, Inc sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy
Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-16307) on May 15, 2026. In its petition,
the debtor reports estimated assets in the range of $10 million to
$50 million and estimated liabilities between $50 million and $100
million.
The debtor is represented by Robert C. Furr, Esq.
DNA X: Net Income Jumps to $6.3MM in Q1 2026; Going Concern Stays
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DNA X, Inc. has filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, reporting a net income of
$6,340,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to a
net income of $458,000 for the same period in the prior year. There
was no revenue from continuing operations because revenue from the
Company's phone and hotspot operations was included in discontinued
operations. Its AI platform activities are accounted for as an
investment and are reflected as other income.
Liquidity and Ability to Continue as a Going Concern
The Company's consolidated financial statements account for the
continuation of its business as a going concern. The Company is
subject to the risks and uncertainties associated with operating an
AI and crypto trading platform including the ability to attract new
customers and to keep existing customers from moving their business
to other competitors.
On May 20, 2026, he Company entered into a securities Purchase
Agreement with DNA Holdings pursuant to which the Company sold and
issued to DNA Holdings a convertible promissory note with a
principal balance of $3,053,000. The purchase price of the note
consisted of $1,800,000 in cash to the Company, and the surrender
of the convertible promissory note dated December 15, 2025, in the
principal amount of $1,200,000 including $53 ,000of accrued unpaid
interest.
The Company will receive $1.8 million in cash proceeds and the cash
is expected to allow the Company to operate the DNA X AI and crypto
platform through December 31, 2026, which is the maturity date of
the note. See Note 12. If the note is not converted into the
Company's equity, then the Company will need to raise additional
capital before December 31, 2026.
Due to the uncertainty of whether the note will be converted or of
the Company obtaining additional financing, there is substantial
doubt regarding the Company's ability to continue as a going
concern as of May 20, 2026, the date of the filing of the 10-Q.
A full text copy of the Company's Form 10-Q is available at
https://tinyurl.com/vvt6w29e
About DNA X, INC.
DNA X, Inc. -- https://www.dnax.us/ -- was incorporated in the
state of Delaware on August 5, 1999 under the name Sonim
Technologies Inc., and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Effective January 23, 2026, the Company changed its name to DNA X,
Inc. The Company operates a cryptocurrency trading service that
operates on the internet and allows customers to trade
cryptocurrencies and to implement strategies to buy and sell pairs
of cryptocurrencies. Until January 23, 2026, the Company operated a
cell phone and mobile hotspot manufacturing business. The assets of
the phone and mobile hotspot business were sold to Pace Car
Acquisition LLC on January 23, 2026.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $4,838,000 in total assets,
$4,921,000 in total liabilities, and $983,000 in total
stockholders' deficit.
San Jose, CA-based Baker Tilly US, LLP, issued a "going concern"
qualification in its report dated April 14, 2026, attached to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2025, citing that the Company is subject to the risks and
uncertainties associated with operating a cryptocurrency trading
platform, including the ability to attract new customers and keep
existing customers from moving their business to other competitors.
Further, the Company is not currently generating enough cash to
cover the Company's overhead, and as such, the Company must secure
capital by either issuing equity or through debt. These conditions
raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going
concern.
DUKAY TRUCKING: Seeks Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Illinois
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On May 26, 2026, Dukay Trucking, LLC filed for Chapter 7 protection
in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
According to court filings, the Debtor reports between $100,001 and
$1 million in debt owed to between 1 and 49 creditors.
About Dukay Trucking, LLC
Dukay Trucking, LLC is a transportation and freight services
company operating in the trucking industry.
Dukay Trucking, LLC sought relief under Chapter 7 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-08932) on May 26, 2026. In its
petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets between $0 and
$100,000 and estimated liabilities between $100,001 and $1
million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Timothy A. Barnes handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Eric G. Zelazny, Esq., of Law Offices
of Eric G. Zelazny.
EAD CONSTRUCTORS: Seeks to Extend Plan Exclusivity to July 19
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EAD Constructors, Inc. asked the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Nebraska to extend its exclusivity periods to file a
plan of reorganization and obtain acceptance thereof to July 19 and
Aug. 18, 2026, respectively.
The Debtor explains that it has no ulterior motive in seeking an
extension of the Exclusive Periods. As evidenced by the Debtor's
operating reports the Debtor's operations continue to produce net
revenues for the stakeholders in this case, and with Debtor's
Federal Express contracts slated to continue to 2028 will continue
to do so through the requested extension period. Accordingly, the
Debtor is not seeking an extension to pressure their creditors or
other parties in interest, but solely to maximize the ultimate
value of the Debtor's business for the benefit of its
stakeholders.
Since the Petition Date, Debtor has paid its vendors and other
stakeholders in the ordinary course of business or as required by
order of the Court. As described, courts routinely grant a debtor's
request for an extension of the exclusivity period. The fact that
these cases remain at a relatively early stage in the chapter 11
process and the Debtor has and is continuing to work to find a way
to resolve the. State Court Litigation and Arbitration, while
keeping the Debtor operating.
The Debtor asserts that it seeks to maintain exclusivity to focus
their efforts on preserving the business' value and to continue to
monetize their executory contracts in an efficient manner and
continue to work with their creditors to develop a consensual
resolution to the chapter 11 case. Extending the Exclusivity
Periods will benefit creditors by avoiding a drain on estate assets
relating to the potential competing chapter 11 plans without any
benefit associated with doing so.
Moreover, even if the Court approves an extension of the
Exclusivity Periods, nothing prevents parties in interest from
later appearing before the Court to assert that cause supports
termination of the Debtor's exclusivity. Accordingly, the relief
requested herein is without prejudice to the Debtor's creditors and
will instead benefit the Debtor's estate, its creditors, and all
other key parties in interest. Accordingly, the Debtor respectfully
submits that sufficient cause exists to extend the Exclusivity
Periods as requested herein.
EAD Constructors Inc. is represented by:
Lauren R. Goodman, Esq.
James J. Niemeier, Esq.
Donald (DJ) Rison, Jr., Esq.
McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO
First National Tower, Suite 3700
1601 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68102
Telephone: (402) 341-3070
Facsimile: (402) 341-0216
E-mail: jniemeier@mcgrathnorth.com
lgoodman@mcgrathnorth.com
drison@mcgrathnorth.com
About EAD Constructors Inc.
EAD Constructors, Inc., a company based in Omaha, Nebraska, sought
protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Neb.
Case No. 25-81134) on Oct. 21, 2025. At the time of the filing,
the Debtor had estimated assets of between $100,001 and $500,000
and liabilities of between $10 million and $50 million.
Judge Brian S. Kruse oversees the case.
McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC, LLC, serves as the Debtor's legal
counsel.
EAZY-PZ LLC: Seeks Cash Collateral Access Thru Dec 15
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EAZY-PZ LLC asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of
Colorado for authority to use cash collateral and provide adequate
protection, for another six months, through mid-December 2026.
Earlier in the case, the Bankruptcy Court entered a first cash
collateral order on July 25, 2025, which authorized use of cash
collateral through mid-December 2025, and later approved a second
order extending the company's operating budget through mid-June
2026.
The Debtor explains that continued access to cash collateral is
essential for maintaining ordinary business operations during the
Chapter 11 proceedings. The company states that without access to
these funds it would be unable to pay employees, vendors, insurance
expenses, taxes, and other operational costs, which would cause
immediate and irreparable harm to the bankruptcy estate.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is the sole lender asserting
a lien on the Debtor's cash collateral. The SBA holds a perfected
blanket lien covering substantially all of the Debtor's assets and
was owed approximately $485,000 as of the bankruptcy petition date.
Because the Debtor's operating cash constitutes collateral in which
the SBA claims an interest, the Bankruptcy Code requires either
lender consent or court authorization before the debtor may use
those funds.
To justify the request, EAZY-PZ argues that the proposed budget for
the period from mid-June 2026 through mid-December 2026 reflects a
conservative and realistic projection of revenues and expenses. The
Debtor seeks authority to operate within the budget while allowing
flexibility to deviate by up to 10% per line item each month. The
company expects to continue generating new accounts receivable
during normal operations, which should help stabilize the
collateral base over time and reduce the risk of deterioration in
the SBA's secured position.
As part of the request, the Debtor proposes several forms of
adequate protection for the SBA, intended to safeguard the lender
against any decline in the value of its collateral resulting from
the use of cash collateral. First, the Debtor will continue making
monthly payments to the SBA in accordance with the loan documents
and as reflected in the proposed budget. Second, the SBA will
receive replacement liens on the proceeds of post-petition accounts
receivable to the extent that the use of cash collateral diminishes
the value of its existing collateral. Additional protections
include maintaining adequate insurance coverage on personal
property assets, filing periodic financial reports and
debtor-in-possession reports with the court, limiting expenditures
to those permitted by the budget within the allowed variance, and
remaining current on all post-petition tax obligations.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=9jYh18
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Eazy-PZ LLC
Eazy-PZ LLC designs and sells silicone mealtime products for
infants and toddlers, including plates, bowls, mats, and utensils.
The Company operates through online and retail channels from its
base in Parker, Colorado.
Eazy-PZ LLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy
Code (Bankr. D. Col. Case No. 25-13720) on June 18, 2025. In its
petition, the Debtor reports total assets of $1,019,774 and total
liabilities of $3,881,257.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Thomas B. Mcnamara handles the case.
The Debtors are represented by Aaron J. Conrardy, Esq., at
WADSWORTH GARBER WARNER CONRARDY, P.C.
EMERALD TECHNOLOGIES: S&P Raises ICR to 'CCC', Outlook Developing
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S&P Global Ratings raised its issuer credit rating on electronics
manufacturing services (EMS) provider Emerald Technologies (U.S.)
AcquisitionCo. Inc. to 'CCC' from 'D' (default).
S&P said, "We also raised our issue-level ratings on its revolver
and first-lien term loan to 'CCC' from 'D'. The '3' recovery
ratings remain the same.
"The developing outlook reflects our expectation that Emerald will
grow but needs additional capital or liquidity to fund revenue and
EBITDA growth. If Emerald cannot get additional liquidity to enable
sustainable growth, we could take a negative rating action. If
Emerald can get additional liquidity to support improved business
performance, we could take a positive rating action."
Emerald recently amended its revolving credit facility and
first-lien term loan.
Emerald extended its maturity on the revolver and first-lien term
loans, deferred amortization payments, and revised cash interest
expense to majority pay-in-kind (PIK) interest until 2029.
S&P said, "We believe Emerald could need additional capital to fund
its spending and investments, which lowers our confidence it will
sustain growth. We believe Emerald has good growth potential tied
to aerospace and defense (A&D) and AI data center segments from its
largest customers. That caused the company to beat its
first-quarter 2026 revenue budget."
However, it needs to accelerate EBITDA growth this year and could
require additional contributions to fund growth capital expenditure
(capex) and working capital investments for the second half of 2026
and beyond.
S&P is not certain that the company can get additional capital and
Emerald also has not shown a consistent track record of execution.
If it cannot get additional capital or it underperforms, it could
face a liquidity shortfall.
If it does get enough capital to invest in growth capex and working
capital for the rest of 2026, its business performance could grow
in the second half of 2026 and beyond, leading to lower leverage.
This could lead us to take a positive rating action on the
company.
Emerald's debt amendments give it maturity and liquidity runway.
Emerald was able to extend its revolver and first-lien term loan
maturity to 2029 and its cash interest expense and mandatory debt
obligations decreased after its debt amendment. Emerald revised its
term loan cash interest expense to mostly PIK interest such that
its cash interest expense decreased more than $10 million. Emerald
has also deferred amortization payments until 2029.
Its financial sponsor Crestview also contributed almost $50 million
in equity to support the business. Due to these factors, Emerald
has some runway to invest to drive growth.
S&P said, "The developing outlook reflects our expectation that
Emerald will grow but needs additional capital or liquidity to fund
revenue and EBITDA growth. If Emerald cannot get additional
liquidity to enable sustainable growth, we could take a negative
rating action. If Emerald can get additional liquidity to support
improved business performance, we could take a positive rating
action.
"We could downgrade the rating if we believe Emerald does not have
enough liquidity to support its business operations or mandatory
debt obligations. We could also downgrade the rating if we believe
a term loan acceleration, exchange or restructuring, or distressed
debt transaction is likely to occur in the next six months.
"We could take a positive rating action if we believe Emerald has
improved its liquidity position and capital structure and has a
path to stronger credit metrics. This could occur if it is able to
get the additional contribution needed to support its business,
allowing it to invest in high demand areas such as AI data centers
and A&D, leading to improved top-line growth and EBITDA
generation."
EMORY INDUSTRIAL: Seeks Approval to Hire ScaleNorth as Accountant
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Emory Industrial Services 1 Inc. seeks approval from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas to authorize
the employment of ScaleNorth Inc. to serve as accountant.
The firm will provide these services:
(a) provide NetSuite accounting support services to the Debtors;
(b) assist in the administration of the Debtors' accounting
systems;
(c) support financial reporting and general accounting functions
using the Debtors' NetSuite platform; and
(d) perform other accounting services as set forth in the
Statement of Work under the Master Services Agreement.
ScaleNorth Inc. will be compensated at these hourly rates:
Managing Director $534
Head of Accounting Services $403
NetSuite Consultants $311
Lead Controller $311
Lead Controller $206
Accounting Manager $206
Accounting Manager $128
Senior Accountant $104
Staff Accountant $90
ScaleNorth Inc. is a "disinterested person" within the meaning of
Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code, according to court
filings.
The firm can be reached at:
ScaleNorth Inc.
440 N. Barranca Ave #4475
Covina, CA 91723
Telephone: (714) 705-6075
Website: https://scalenorth.com
About Emory Industrial Services 1, Inc
Emory Industrial Services 1 Inc., based in Abilene, Texas, provides
industrial cleaning, maintenance, and repair services for heavy
equipment and machinery, including dry ice blasting for surface
cleaning. The Company serves sectors such as oil and gas, food and
beverage, power generation, manufacturing, agriculture, and
construction. Emory Dry Ice 1, Inc., operating under the Emory Dry
Ice brand, produces and distributes dry ice products for industries
such as pharmaceuticals, food, and logistics. Emory Industrial
Products, Inc. and Emory Industrial Holdings, Inc. are affiliated
entities within the Emory Industrial Services group.
Emory Industrial Services 1 Inc. sought relief under Chapter 11 of
the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Tex. Case No. 25-44148) on
Oct. 27, 2025. In its petition, the Debtor estimated assets
between $1 million and $10 million and estimated liabilities
between $10 million and $50 million.
Bankruptcy Judge Mark X. Mullin handles the case.
Joseph F. Postnikoff, at Rochelle McCullough, LLP, is the Debtor's
counsel.
EPIPHANY REALTY: Frederick Bunol Named Subchapter V Trustee
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The Acting U.S. Trustee for Region 5 appointed Frederick L. Bunol
as Subchapter V trustee for Epiphany Realty Group, LLC.
Mr. Bunol will be paid an hourly fee of $400 for his services as
Subchapter V trustee and will be reimbursed for work-related
expenses incurred.
Mr. Bunol declared that he is a disinterested person according to
Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code.
The Subchapter V trustee can be reached at:
Frederick L. Bunol
3027 Ridgelake Drive
Metairie, LA 70002
Email: Fbunol@derbeslaw.com
Telephone: (504) 207-0913
Facsimile: (504) 832-0327
About Epiphany Realty Group LLC
Epiphany Realty Group, LLC owns and leases real estate properties.
Epiphany Realty Group filed a petition under Chapter 11, Subchapter
V of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. M.D. Louisiana Case No. 26-10438)
on May 19, 2026, with between $1 million and $10 million in both
assets and liabilities.
Ryan J. Richmond, Esq., at Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC
represents the Debtor as legal counsel.
EQUUS TOTAL: Q1 Net Increase in Assets Rises to $4.11M
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Equus Total Return Inc. reported a first-quarter net increase in
net assets resulting from operations of $4.11 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2026, compared with $3.94 million a year
earlier, according to a Form 10-Q filing with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
Total investment income was $315,000, compared with $338,000 a year
earlier. Total expenses fell to $1.18 million from $1.45 million,
and net investment loss narrowed to $869,000 from $1.11 million.
The Houston fund reported a net realized gain of $558,000, compared
with a net realized loss of $4.27 million a year earlier. Net
unrealized appreciation of portfolio securities was $4.75 million,
compared with $9.32 million.
Equus said the lower net investment loss was primarily due to the
absence of $300,000 in transaction costs recorded a year earlier
related to a convertible promissory note, partly offset by an
increase in interest expense. The fund said it recorded a $5
million increase in the fair value of its equity holding in Morgan
E&P Inc., largely because of higher oil prices during the quarter
and higher forward oil prices.
Operating activities provided $7,000 in cash during the quarter,
compared with cash used in operating activities of $1.59 million a
year earlier.
As of March 31, Equus reported total assets of $26.67 million,
total liabilities of $5.74 million and total net assets of $20.93
million. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $140,000, while
convertible notes payable totaled $2.23 million.
The fund said its $2 million convertible senior note matured on
Feb. 7, 2026, and remained unpaid as of March 31 and through the
filing date. Equus said it was discussing possible conversion of
the note into common stock or an extension of the maturity date,
but no agreement had been reached.
Equus said it may require loans, capital investment from one or
more sources, or disposition of certain investments to cover a
potential cash shortfall, and that it did not have existing
commitments to fund such a shortfall.
A full-text copy of the Form 10-Q is available for free at:
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/878932/000171254326000039/f10q_equus03312026.htm
About Equus Total
Equus Total Return Inc., based in Houston, is a closed-end
management investment company that has elected to be treated as a
business development company. The fund seeks total return through
capital appreciation and current income by investing in debt and
equity securities of small and middle market companies. Its shares
trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol EQS.
In an audit report dated April 16, 2026, BDO USA, P.C. included a
going concern qualification, stating that Equus had insufficient
operating cash flows and cash on hand that raised substantial doubt
about the fund's ability to continue as a going concern.
EVERY BLOOMING THING: Gets Court OK to Use Cash Collateral
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah granted the
joint motion filed by Every Blooming Thing, LLC and Northwest Bank
to use the secured lender's cash collateral.
Under the court order, the Debtor is authorized to use Northwest
Bank's cash collateral strictly according to an approved monthly
budget, with flexibility to accumulate unused funds and exceed
budgeted amounts by up to 15% per month. The approval is
retroactively effective as of April 14, when the lender consented
to cash collateral use.
As adequate protection, Northwest Bank will receive a continuing,
automatically perfected replacement lien on the Debtor's
post-petition assets, including cash, accounts receivable,
inventory, and related proceeds. The lien maintains the same
validity, priority, and scope as the lender's pre-petition security
interests.
In addition, Northwest Bank will be granted a superpriority
administrative expense claim to the extent of any proven diminution
in collateral value during the interim period.
The order preserves all rights regarding valuation, lien validity,
and future adequate protection requests.
A copy of the court's order and the Debtor's budget is available at
https://shorturl.at/bUR4c from PacerMonitor.com.
About Every Blooming Thing LLC
Every Blooming Thing, LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Utah Case No. 26-22079) on April
14, 2026. In the petition signed by Robert J. Upwall, managing
member, the Debtor disclosed up to $500,000 in assets and up to $1
million in liabilities.
Judge Peggy Hunt oversees the case.
Andres Diaz, Esq., at Diaz & Larsen, represents the Debtor as legal
counsel.
Northwest Bank, as secured lender, is represented by:
James S. Sorenson, Esq.
Ray, Quinney & Nebeker
36 South State Street, Suite 1400
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: 801-532-1500 / 801-323-3326
Fax: 801-532-7543
JSorenson@rqn.com
EVONA LLC: Court Extends Cash Collateral Access to July 25
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Evona, LLC received another extension from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the District of Massachusetts, Eastern Division, to use
cash collateral.
The court extended the Debtor's authority to use cash collateral
from June 1 to July 25 to pay monthly expenses based on its updated
budget, subject to a 10% variance per month.
As adequate protection, BrightBridge Credit Union will receive the
payments set forth in the budget and replacement liens on
post-petition assets of the same type and priority as its
pre-petition collateral but only to the extent its original liens
are determined to be valid and enforceable.
The Debtor was ordered to submit a supplement by July 14, detailing
actual expenses paid through June 30.
The next hearing is scheduled for July 21.
The order is available at
http://bankrupt.com/misc/Evona_36CCOrder.pdf
About Evona LLC
Evona LLC filed a petition under Chapter 11, Subchapter V of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Mass. Case No. 26-10699) on March 30,
2026, listing as much as $50,000 in both assets and liabilities.
Stephen Gray of Gray & Company, LLC serves as Subchapter V
trustee.
George J. Nader, Esq., at Riley & Dever, P.C. represents the Debtor
as legal counsel.
FABRICATION DESIGNS: Gets Final OK to Use Cash Collateral
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland entered a
final order approving Fabrication Designs, Inc.'s use of cash
collateral and post-petition financing with secured lender Coeur
Capital Inc.
Under the final order, the Debtor is authorized to use cash
collateral for operating expenses, subject to monthly reporting
requirements to both the secured lender and the Subchapter V
trustee. Any payment to the Debtor's affiliate, Fabrication Designs
Mon. Ike., requires supporting documentation.
As adequate protection, Coeur will be granted security interest in
its collateral, with the same priority as its pre-petition security
interest. This security interest is deemed automatically perfected
as of the petition date, survives conversion of the Debtor's
Chapter 11 case, and binds any future trustee and creditors.
The final order also approved post-petition financing under the
existing financing agreement, granting Coeur a superpriority
administrative claim under Section 364(c)(1) and first-priority
liens on accounts receivable, subject to a carveout for up to
$75,000 in professional fees and statutory fees.
The order includes default provisions, escrow funding requirements
for the Subchapter V trustee, and allows the lender to enforce
rights after notice in the event of default.
A copy of the final order is available at https://shorturl.at/eXIBg
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Fabrication Designs Inc.
Fabrication Designs, Inc. is a Hanover, Maryland-based manufacturer
specializing in forced-entry and bullet-resistant (FEBR) security
systems. Founded in 1988, the company produces made-to-order
products including doors, windows, louvers, and guard booths. It
provides integrated services spanning in-house manufacturing,
engineering, and installation, serving customers in the security
and defense sectors.
Fabrication Designs filed a petition under Chapter 11, Subchapter V
of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Md. Case No. 26-13061) on March
23, 2026, with $500,000 to $1 million in assets and $1 million to
$10 million in liabilities. Kenneth Best, president, signed the
petition.
Judge David E. Rice oversees the case.
Joseph Selba, Esq., at Tydings Rosenberg, LLP represents the Debtor
as legal counsel.
Stephen Metz of Offit Kurman, P.A. serves as Subchapter V trustee
for the Debtor.
FARMHOUSE INC: 1st Quarter Net Loss Totals $155K
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Farmhouse Inc. reported a first-quarter net loss of $155,427 for
the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared with net income of
$68,288 a year earlier, according to a Form 10-Q filing with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
The company reported no revenue in either period. Total operating
expenses rose to $109,449 from $90,794, and loss from operations
widened to $109,449 from $90,794.
Farmhouse said the change from net income to a net loss was
primarily attributable to the absence of a $174,935 gain on
extinguishment of debt recognized in the year-earlier quarter, as
well as higher interest expense and losses recognized on derivative
liabilities. Interest expense increased to $30,575 from $15,853.
The company used $61,459 in operating activities during the
quarter, compared with $37,556 a year earlier. Financing activities
provided $95,000, including a $100,000 financing advance and
$10,000 in proceeds from long-term convertible notes payable.
As of March 31, 2026, the company reported cash of $32,329, total
assets of $95,138, total liabilities of $2.92 million and total
stockholders' deficit of $2.82 million. Its working capital deficit
was $2.36 million.
The company said its stockholders' deficit, recurring losses, net
loss and cash used in operating activities raised substantial doubt
about its ability to continue as a going concern within one year
after the financial statements were issued.
Management said plans to address liquidity needs include pursuing
additional capital through equity and debt financings, potential
draws under the GHS equity financing agreement, continued financial
support from related parties, debt renegotiation or restructuring
and operating expense management. The company also said it
completed a financing transaction after March 31 resulting in gross
proceeds of $2.0 million, which management believes provides
additional liquidity in the near term.
A full-text copy of the Form 10-Q is available for free at:
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1811999/000109690626000845/fmhs-20260331_10q.htm
About Farmhouse
Farmhouse Inc., a Nevada corporation, historically engaged in
technology development and brand management activities. The company
currently operates as a public company platform focused on
evaluating strategic acquisitions and emerging opportunities,
including initiatives in digital assets, and generates minimal
revenue while maintaining limited licensing activities that are not
material.
In an audit report dated April 17, 2026, Mac Accounting Group &
CPAs, LLP included a going concern qualification, stating that
Farmhouse suffered recurring losses, used cash in operations and
reported a stockholders' deficit. The conditions raised substantial
doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
FINANCE OF AMERICA: All Three Key Proposals Pass at Annual Meeting
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Finance of America Companies Inc. announced in a regulatory filing
the final voting results from its Annual Meeting of Stockholders at
which the stockholders voted on three proposals, each of which is
described in more detail in the Company's definitive proxy
statement, dated April 7, 2026.
As of the close of business on March 18, 2026, the record date for
the Meeting, there was a total voting power of 17,570,559 votes,
consisting of the following shares entitled to vote at the Meeting:
(i) 8,551,931 vested shares of Class A Common Stock,
(ii) 425,850 unvested shares of Class A Common Stock,
(iii) 12 shares of Class B Common Stock, representing the voting
power of 7,731,821 Class A Units of Finance of America Equity
Capital LLC, and
(iv) 50,000 shares of Series A Convertible Perpetual Preferred
Stock, representing a voting power of 860,957 votes.
The shares of Class B Common Stock have no economic rights, but
entitle each holder, without regard to the number of shares of
Class B Common Stock held by such holder, to a number of votes that
is equal to the aggregate number of Class A LLC Units of FOAEC held
by such holder on all matters on which shareholders of the Company
are entitled to vote generally. The holders of shares of Series A
Preferred Stock are entitled to vote on an as-converted basis with
the holders of shares of Common Stock as a single class, provided
that such holders will not be entitled to voting power greater than
4.9% of the aggregate total voting power of the outstanding shares
of Common Stock. Shares of Series A Preferred Stock are convertible
at the option of the holders thereof at any time, subject to
certain limitations, into shares of Class A Common Stock at a rate
equal to:
(i) $1,000 divided by
(ii) the conversion price, and a cash payment for accrued and
unpaid dividends, cash in lieu of fractional shares and, in certain
circumstances, dividend catch-up payments relating to dividends on
other equity.
As of the March 18, 2026 record date for the Meeting, the
conversion price was $35.00 per share of Series A Preferred Stock.
The holders of 14,213,707 votes, or 80.89% of the voting power,
consisting of vested Class A Common Stock, unvested Class A Common
Stock, Class B Common Stock, and Series A Preferred Stock were
present in person or were represented by valid proxies at the
Meeting.
Proposal 1: Election of Directors
The stockholders elected the individuals listed below as directors
to serve on the Company's Board for a term expiring at the
Company's 2027 annual meeting of stockholders. The voting results
were as follows:
1. Brian L. Libman
* Votes For: 12,627,395
* Votes Withheld: 170,726
* Broker Non-Votes: 1,415,586
2. Norma C. Corio
* Votes For: 11,674,520
* Votes Withheld: 1,123,601
* Broker Non-Votes: 1,415,586
3. Andrew Essex
* Votes For: 12,757,323
* Votes Withheld: 40,798
* Broker Non-Votes: 1,415,586
4. Cory S. Gardner
* Votes For: 11,630,195
* Votes Withheld: 1,167,926
* Broker Non-Votes: 1,415,586
5. Tyson A. Pratcher
* Votes For: 11,493,488
* Votes Withheld: 1,304,633
* Broker Non-Votes: 1,415,586
6. Lance N. West
* Votes For: 12,770,448
* Votes Withheld: 27,673
* Broker Non-Votes: 1,415,586
Proposal 2: Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Compensation
The stockholders approved, on a non-binding and advisory basis, the
compensation of the named executive officers of the Company. The
voting results were as follows:
* Votes For: 10,611,992
* Votes Against: 2,157,955
* Abstain: 28,174
* Broker Non-Votes: 1,415,586
Proposal 3: Ratification of Appointment of BDO USA, P.C.
The stockholders ratified the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as the
Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the
fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The voting results were as
follows:
* Votes For: 14,185,272
* Votes Against: 25,390
* Abstain: 3,045
About Finance of America
Plano, Texas-based Finance of America Companies Inc. is a financial
services holding company. Through its operating subsidiaries, it
operates as a modern retirement solutions platform, providing
customers with access to an innovative range of retirement
offerings centered on the home. In addition, Finance of America
offers capital markets and portfolio management capabilities to
optimize distribution to investors.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $31.3 billion in total
assets, $30.9 billion in total liabilities, and a total
stockholders' equity of $438.1 million.
* * *
In December 2025, Fitch Ratings affirmed the Long-Term Company
Default Ratings (IDRs) of Finance of America Companies Inc. and its
subsidiaries, Finance of America Equity Capital LLC and Finance of
America Funding LLC (collectively, FOA) at 'CCC'. A Positive Rating
Outlook has been assigned. Fitch has also affirmed Finance of
America Funding's senior secured rating at 'CCC-' with a Recovery
Rating of 'RR5'. This rating action has been taken as part of a
periodic peer review of non-bank mortgage companies, which is
comprised of seven publicly rated firms.
FIRST BRANDS: Faces U.S. Fraud Claim Over Alleged Tariff Evasion
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Steven Church and Jonathan Randles of Bloomberg News report that
the federal authorities have joined the growing list of creditors
in the First Brands bankruptcy, asserting that the automotive parts
supplier improperly underpaid tariffs on Chinese imports. The claim
introduces another significant liability as the company seeks to
reorganize under bankruptcy protection.
The U.S. government filed a formal claim totaling $285.5 million,
consisting of alleged unpaid duties and related penalties. The
filing contends that First Brands failed to satisfy tariff
obligations on imported parts, creating a substantial debt owed to
the government, the report relays.
The claim comes as First Brands struggles under approximately $11.8
billion in total obligations that cannot be fully repaid. The
company is attempting to generate sufficient value through its
restructuring efforts to provide at least partial recoveries to
creditors, according to Bloomberg.
With a claim of this size, the government could become an
influential stakeholder in the Chapter 11 proceedings. The dispute
over tariff liabilities may shape future negotiations concerning
creditor recoveries and plan treatment, the report cites.
About First Brands Group
Rochester Hills, Mich.-based First Brands Group, LLC is a global
supplier of aftermarket automotive parts.
On September 24, 2025, the Company's non-operational special
purpose entities, Global Assets LLC, Global Lease Assets Holdings,
LLC, Carnaby Capital Holdings, LLC, Broad Street Financial
Holdings, LLC, Broad Street Financial, LLC, Carnaby Inventory II,
LLC, Carnaby Inventory Holdings II, LLC, Carnaby Inventory III,
LLC, Carnaby Inventory Holdings III, LLC, Patterson Inventory, LLC,
Patterson Inventory Holdings, LLC, Starlight Inventory I, LLC and
Starlight Inventory Holdings I, LLC each filed a voluntary petition
for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Commencing on September 28, 2025, First Brands Group, LLC and 98
affiliated debtors each filed a voluntary petition for relief under
Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the Southern District of Texas. In its petition, First Brands
Group listed $1 billion to $10 billion in estimated assets and $10
billion to $50 billion in estimated liabilities.
The cases are pending before the Hon. Christopher M. Lopez, and are
jointly administered under Case No. 25-90399, and consolidated for
procedural purposes only.
The Debtors tapped Weil, Gotshal and Manges, LLP as legal counsel;
Lazard Freres & Co. as investment banker; Alvarez & Marsal North
America, LLC as financial advisor; and C Street Advisory Group as
strategic communications advisor. Kroll Restructuring
Administration, LLC is the Debtors' claims, noticing and
solicitation agent.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP and Evercore serve as the Ad Hoc Group
of Lenders' legal counsel and investment banker, respectively.
The U.S. Trustee for Region 7 appointed an official committee to
represent unsecured creditors in the Debtors' Chapter 11 cases.
FIRST BRANDS: Pact Clears Collateral Sale While Dispute Continues
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Ben Zigterman of Law360 Bankruptcy Authority reports that a group
of lenders to First Brands-affiliated financing vehicles has agreed
with Onset Financial Inc. to permit the sale of collateral while
litigation over ownership disputes continues. The pact is designed
to prevent value erosion during the legal fight.
The dispute involves competing assertions of rights over collateral
tied to First Brands' special purpose financing structures. Onset
Financial and the lenders each claim priority interests, resulting
in ongoing litigation, the report relays.
Under the agreement, the assets can be liquidated while the parties
pursue their claims in court. The arrangement keeps the collateral
active in the market as the ownership dispute is resolved.
About First Brands Group
First Brands Group, LLC, is a global supplier of aftermarket
automotive parts, based in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
On September 24, 2025, the Company's non-operational special
purpose entities, Global Assets LLC, Global Lease Assets Holdings,
LLC, Carnaby Capital Holdings, LLC, Broad Street Financial
Holdings, LLC, Broad Street Financial, LLC, Carnaby Inventory II,
LLC, Carnaby Inventory Holdings II, LLC, Carnaby Inventory III,
LLC, Carnaby Inventory Holdings III, LLC, Patterson Inventory, LLC,
Patterson Inventory Holdings, LLC, Starlight Inventory I, LLC and
Starlight Inventory Holdings I, LLC each filed a voluntary petition
for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Commencing on Sept. 28, 2025, First Brands Group, LLC and 98
affiliated debtors each filed a voluntary petition for relief under
Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the Southern District of Texas. In its petition, First Brands
Group listed $1 billion to $10 billion in estimated assets and $10
billion to $50 billion in estimated liabilities.
The cases are pending before the Hon. Christopher M. Lopez, and are
jointly administered under Case No. 25-90399, and consolidated for
procedural purposes only.
The Debtors tapped Weil, Gotshal and Manges, LLP as legal counsel;
Lazard Freres & Co. as investment banker; Alvarez & Marsal North
America, LLC as financial advisor; and C Street Advisory Group as
strategic communications advisor. Kroll Restructuring
Administration, LLC is the Debtors' claims, noticing and
solicitation agent.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP and Evercore serve as the Ad Hoc Group
of Lenders' legal counsel and investment banker, respectively.
The U.S. Trustee for Region 7 appointed an official committee to
represent unsecured creditors in the Debtors' Chapter 11 cases. The
Committee has hired M3 Advisory Partners, LP, as Financial Advisor;
Cole Schotz P.C. as Efficiency and Local Counsel; and Brown Rudnick
LLP as Co-Counsel.
The U.S. Trustee has proposed Martin De Luca, Esq., at Boies
Schiller Flexner LLP as Chapter 11 examiner.
FLOURISH RESTAURANTS: Gets Final OK to Use Cash Collateral
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The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of
Georgia entered a final order authorizing Flourish Restaurants, LLC
to use cash collateral.
Under the final order, the debtor is authorized to use cash
collateral through confirmation of its Chapter 11 plan, or until
the case is dismissed or converted, whichever occurs first. Cash
collateral may be used in accordance with the approved operating
budget, with the debtor permitted to vary individual budget line
items by up to 15% and carry forward unused budgeted amounts. The
debtor may also make actual payments owed to utilities, taxing
authorities, and insurance providers.
The order further directs that customers and parties owing accounts
receivable to the debtor must make payments directly to the debtor.
Importantly, Toast, Inc., Toast Capital LLC, WebBank, and related
entities are ordered to cease withholding funds under the Merchant
Loan Agreement. They must remit payment proceeds to the debtor,
subject only to ordinary fees permitted under the point-of-sale
agreement and not any default-related merchant loan deductions.
As adequate protection for the asserted secured interests of the
U.S. Small Business Administration, North State Bank, and WebBank,
the court granted replacement liens on post-petition assets of the
same type and priority as any valid prepetition liens, to the
extent necessary to protect against any diminution in collateral
value caused by the debtor's use of cash collateral. The
replacement liens expressly exclude avoidance actions and related
claims under the Bankruptcy Code.
The order preserves all parties' rights to challenge the validity,
extent, priority, or enforceability of asserted liens and debts,
while making the authorization for use of cash collateral
immediately effective upon entry.
A copy of the court's order and the Debtor's budget is available at
https://shorturl.at/831WG from PacerMonitor.com.
About Flourish Restaurants LLC
Flourish Restaurants, LLC, doing business as Foundation Social
Eatery, is a restaurant in Alpharetta, Georgia that serves dishes
rooted in classic French technique and seasonal ingredients.
Founded by Chef Mel Toledo and his wife Sandy, it offers handmade
pastas, cocktails and mocktails, and includes an open kitchen and
chef's table.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Ga. Case No. 26-55162) on April 17,
2026. In the petition signed by Sandra Toledo, manager, the Debtor
disclosed up to $50,000 in assets and up to $10 million in
liabilities.
Judge Jonathan W. Jordan oversees the case.
Thomas T. McClendon, Esq., at Jones & Walden, LLC, represents the
Debtor as legal counsel.
FORBES DISTRIBUTION: Starts Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in South Carolina
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On May 19, 2026, Forbes Distribution & Warehousing, Inc. filed for
Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District
of South Carolina. According to court filings, the Debtor reports
between $100,001 and $1 million in debt owed to between 1 and 49
creditors.
Chapter 11 Small Business Plan and Disclosure Statement Filing
Deadline Is March 15, 2027.
About Forbes Distribution & Warehousing, Inc.
Forbes Distribution & Warehousing, Inc. is a logistics and
warehousing company engaged in distribution and storage services.
Forbes Distribution & Warehousing, Inc. sought relief under Chapter
11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-02249) on May
19, 2026. In its petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets
between $0 and $100,000 and estimated liabilities between $100,001
and $1 million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge L. Jefferson Davis IV handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Robert H. Cooper, Esq. of The Cooper
Law Firm.
FORK FOOD: Gets Final OK for DIP Loan From Fork Food Incubator
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maine entered a final
order authorizing Fork Food Lab's debtor-in-possession financing
from Fork Food Incubator, L3C.
The lender has committed to provide up to $250,000 in DIP
financing, including a $50,000 pre-petition advance treated as part
of the DIP facility.
The financing is structured as a short-term working capital
facility maturing on the earlier of August 31 or plan confirmation,
with interest tied to the prime rate (floor 4.5%) and no
origination or exit fees, though reasonable legal fees are
reimbursable.
The DIP loan would be secured by junior liens on substantially all
of the Debtor's assets, subordinate to existing secured creditors,
and would also receive a superpriority administrative claim under
11 U.S.C. section 364(c)(1). The financing includes a strict budget
with a 110% spending variance cap and requires compliance with
negotiated case milestones under a restructuring support agreement
involving key stakeholders.
The Debtor also received approval, on a final basis, to use cash
collateral, defined as cash and proceeds subject to creditor
interests, to fund urgent expenses such as payroll, utilities, and
operational costs.
Pre-petition secured creditors include Machias Savings Bank (about
$37,916 secured mainly by accounts receivable), Cooperative Fund of
the Northeast (about $777,469 secured by broader business assets),
and the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation (about $805,924 secured with
third-priority interest in receivables). These creditors would
receive adequate protection through replacement liens on
post-petition assets and potential administrative claims under 11
U.S.C. section 507(b) if their collateral value declines.
The order also establishes a carveout for professional fees and
restructuring costs (including Debtor counsel, a chief
restructuring officer, and a Subchapter V trustee), which take
priority over lender liens.
The Debtor waived certain bankruptcy rights, including surcharge
and marshaling claims against lenders. Additionally, Norway Savings
Bank was authorized to offset $27,904.91 from specific debtor
deposit accounts.
The order remains effective immediately and survives plan
confirmation, dismissal or conversion of the Debtor's Chapter 11
case, or appointment of a trustee, with future budget extensions
and financing beyond August 29 subject to further court review.
The final DIP order is available at https://shorturl.at/qDe9i from
PacerMonitor.com.
About Fork Food Lab
Fork Food Lab filed a petition under Chapter 11, Subchapter V of
the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Me. Case No. 26-20104) on April 21,
2026. In the petition signed by Jason Mills, chief restructuring
officer, the Debtor disclosed up to $1 million in assets and up to
$10 million in liabilities.
Judge Peter G. Cary oversees the case.
Adam R. Prescott, Esq., at Bernstein Shur Sawyer & Nelson, P.A.,
represents the Debtor as legal counsel.
James LaMontagne of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green serves as
Subchapter V trustee for the Debtor.
Fork Food Incubator, as DIP lender, is represented by:
Kellie W. Fisher, Esq.
Drummond Woodsum
84 Marginal Way, Suite 600
Portland, ME 04101-2480
Telephone: (207) 772-1941
kfisher@dwmlaw.com
FU BANG GROUP: Seeks to Use Cash Collateral
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Fu Bang Group Corp (USA) asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Central District of California for authority to continue using of
cash collateral on a final basis, in accordance with its
stipulation with First Credit Bank and Sparknest, LLC, the company
that acquired a junior secured loan originally issued by Mingzhe
Li.
The Debtor argues that continued access to cash
collateral—primarily rents generated from its Corona, California
residential development—is essential to maintain operations,
preserve the value of the estate, and fund the administration of
the bankruptcy case.
The bankruptcy case stems from Fu Bang's ownership of a mixed-use
residential development property in Corona, California, consisting
of 94 planned housing units and related amenities. Construction of
the first 51 units and a swimming pool was completed in 2016, while
a third development phase involving 43 additional units was never
begun. At the time of filing, most completed units were occupied,
including market-rate tenants, EB-5 investors paying nominal rent,
a religious organization using a unit as a temple, and units used
by the Debtor as office and community space.
An affiliated Debtor, Dos Lagos Center 2, LLC, owns an adjacent
undeveloped parcel intended to form part of the broader project. Fu
Bang acquired the property in 2013 for approximately $7.3 million
and later refinanced and consolidated prior obligations through a
$12 million loan from FCB secured by a first-priority deed of trust
on the property and rents.
Fu Bang defaulted on the FCB loan beginning in January 2025 by
failing to make required loan payments and property tax payments.
FCB accelerated the debt, revoked Fu Bang's right to collect rents,
initiated foreclosure proceedings, and scheduled a foreclosure
sale. Separately, Sparknest became holder of a subordinate $2
million secured loan after purchasing the debt from Mingzhe Li in
2024. Sparknest likewise declared defaults, accelerated its loan,
and initiated foreclosure activity. The bankruptcy filing stayed
those foreclosure efforts. Prior to bankruptcy, a receiver had been
appointed over the property, but Fu Bang regained possession in
June 2025. Nicholas Rubin of Force Ten Partners was subsequently
appointed Chief Restructuring Officer to oversee restructuring
efforts.
Rubin's declaration explains that after evaluating possible
strategies—including immediate sale, short-term management, and
long-term retention—he concluded that the best course for
maximizing creditor and stakeholder recoveries would be to
stabilize operations, secure financing, improve leasing
performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and ultimately prepare
the property for sale within approximately twelve to eighteen
months.
Under the proposed stipulation, Fu Bang would continue making
monthly adequate protection payments of $10,000 each to FCB and
Sparknest during the bankruptcy case. The Debtor may use rents and
other cash collateral to fund ordinary operating expenses pursuant
to negotiated budgets. All cash collateral must be deposited into
debtor-in-possession accounts, and withdrawals are restricted to
approved budgeted expenses unless otherwise authorized by the
secured lenders or the bankruptcy court. The budget includes
operational expenses, authority to spend up to $85,000 on property
and title reports needed for financing and sale efforts, and
authority to spend up to $25,000 pursuing unlawful detainer actions
against nonpaying tenants.
The stipulation also provides flexibility through permitted budget
variances. Fu Bang may exceed individual line items by up to 15% so
long as overall monthly expenses do not exceed 5% above the total
approved budget. Savings from one month may roll over into future
months. The agreement further grants the secured lenders
replacement liens on post-petition assets and cash collateral to
protect against diminution in collateral value. In addition, if the
adequate protection proves insufficient, the lenders receive
superpriority administrative claims under 11 U.S.C. section
364(c)(1) that would rank ahead of most other administrative
expenses.
Several protective provisions favor the secured lenders. Fu Bang
may not grant additional liens on collateral without lender
consent, must maintain insurance naming the lenders as additional
insureds and loss payees, and must comply strictly with the
stipulation’s terms. The stipulation also sets milestones
relating to refinancing and sale efforts. If Fu Bang does not
obtain financing commitments sufficient to repay the secured
lenders and fund its restructuring plan by August 1, 2026, it must
seek court approval by September 1, 2026 to retain a broker and
market the property for sale. Even if financing commitments are
obtained, if financing fails to close by November 1, 2026, the
debtor must similarly move toward a sale process.
The stipulation defines several default events that would terminate
cash collateral authority, including failure to comply with the
stipulation, failure to make required adequate protection payments,
failure to maintain insurance, conversion or dismissal of the case,
appointment of a chapter 11 trustee, or failure to pursue a sale
process when required. Upon default and expiration of a brief cure
period, the Debtor's authority to use cash collateral terminates.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=GJdpk7
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Fu Bang Group Corp USA
Fu Bang Group Corp USA is a real estate company that owns and
manages a single property.
Fu Bang Group Corp USA sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. C.D. Cal. Case No. 25-13004) on May 7,
2025. In its petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets and
liabilities between $10 million and $50 million each.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Scott H. Yun handles the case.
The Debtors are represented by Derrick Talerico, Esq. at WEINTRAUB,
ZOLKIN TALERICO & SELTH LLP.
First Credit Bank, as lender, is represented by Dennette A.
Mulvaney, Esq. at STINSON, LLP LEECH TISHMAN NELSON HARDIMAN INC.
Sparknest, LLC, as lender, is represented by David Golubchik, Esq.
at LEVENE NEALE BENDER YOO & GOLUBCHIK L.L.P.
GATES ENTERPRISES: Gets Interim OK to Use Cash Collateral
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado, entered an
interim order authorizing Gates Enterprises LLC's use of cash
collateral on an interim basis.
The court authorized the debtor to use cash collateral in
accordance with a budget attached to the motion, finding sufficient
cause for interim relief.
As adequate protection, the Court approved protections for the
secured creditors, including the SBA, merchant cash advance
lenders, and other parties asserting interests in the debtor's
cash, accounts, and receivables.
Secured creditors were granted replacement liens on post-petition
inventory and income generated from business operations to the
extent that use of cash collateral reduced the value of their
collateral. These replacement liens retained the same relative
priority as prepetition liens. The debtor was also required to
maintain insurance, preserve collateral, and provide monthly
financial reporting through operating reports.
The debtor must also comply with the approved budget, subject to a
maximum 15% variance without creditor consent or court approval,
maintain insurance on collateral, provide monthly operating
reports, and keep secured creditors’ collateral in good repair.
The order also resolved a limited objection filed by GFG Funding
Group, LLC concerning funds allegedly advanced immediately before
the bankruptcy filing. The parties reached a settlement requiring
the debtor to make a series of payments into bankruptcy counsel's
trust account, with the claim to be fully resolved after completion
of the agreed payments and approval of a formal stipulation. The
Court further provided that any default under those terms could
immediately terminate the debtor's authority to use cash
collateral.
A final hearing on continued use of cash collateral was scheduled
for June 16, 2026.
About Gates Enterprises, LLC
Gates Enterprises, LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Col. Case No. 26-13280) with $0 to
$50,000 in assets and $1,000,001 to $10 million in laibilities.
Judge Hon. Joseph G Rosania Jr oversees the case.
The Debtor is represented by:
Jonathan Dickey
Kutner Brinen Dickey Riley, P.C.
Tel: 303-832-3047
Email: jmd@kutnerlaw.com
GEDDO CORPORATION: Gets Final OK to Use Cash Collateral
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California,
Santa Ana Division, issued an final order authorizing Geddo
Corporation and its affiliated debtors to use cash collateral.
The debtors were authorized to use cash collateral under budgets
filed with the Court for a three-month period. During each
four-week period, spending may reach up to 115% of aggregate
budgeted amounts, and any unused budget amounts may be carried
forward into future periods. Expenditures above the approved
threshold require consent from affected secured creditors or
additional court authorization. After expiration of the existing
budgets, the debtors may seek continued use of cash collateral
through amended budgets, which become effective absent objection
within ten days.
As adequate protection, secured creditors received replacement
liens on post-petition cash, inventory, accounts receivable, and
related proceeds, maintaining the same validity, extent, and
priority as their prepetition perfected liens. These replacement
liens are limited to the amount of cash collateral actually used by
the debtors.
The order expressly preserved all parties' claims, defenses,
remedies, and rights to contest issues relating to lien validity
and priority.
The order also included special protections for Bank Five Nine.
Bakers Casual Food LLC must make monthly property-tax escrow
payments, and Bank Five Nine was authorized to apply escrowed funds
from an AZ Fresh restaurant loan toward taxes and debt obligations.
If adequate protection later proves insufficient, Bank Five Nine
may assert a superpriority administrative claim under Bankruptcy
Code section 507(b). The debtors must also provide Bank Five Nine
with the same financial reporting submitted to the U.S. Trustee,
and the order became effective immediately upon entry.
The order is available at https://shorturl.at/mThR0 from
PacerMonitor.com
About Geddo Corporation
Geddo Corporation is a business entity operating in the United
States, though specific operational details were not disclosed in
initial filings.
Geddo Corporation sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-11022) on March 31, 2026. In
its petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets of $1 million to
$10 million and estimated liabilities of $1 million to $10
million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Mark D. Houle handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Garrick A. Hollander, Esq., of Garrick
A. Hollander, LLP.
GEORGE AVE 2: Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Colorado
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On May 27, 2026, George Ave 2 LLC filed for Chapter 11 protection
in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado.
According to court filings, the Debtor reports between $1 million
and $10 million in debt owed to between 1 and 49 creditors.
About George Ave 2 LLC
George Ave 2 LLC is a real estate holding and investment company
engaged in the ownership, management, and development of property
assets.
George Ave 2 LLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-13754) on May 27, 2026. In its
petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets between $1 million
and $10 million and estimated liabilities between $1 million and
$10 million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Joseph G. Rosania Jr. handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by David Wadsworth, Esq., of Wadsworth
Garber Warner Conrardy, P.C.
GLG INVESTMENTS: Files Emergency Bid to Use Cash Collateral
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GLG Investments and affiliates ask the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the Southern District of Florida, Miami Division, for either direct
approval of their Interim Budget or, alternatively, authority to
use any cash collateral that may later be determined to exist.
They also seek approval of an adequate protection arrangement for
any secured creditors and the scheduling of a final hearing. The
Debtors explain that the cases were filed to preserve and maximize
the value of a large portfolio of residential real estate
properties that generate rental income, including properties
participating in the Housing Choice Voucher Program where portions
of rent are paid directly by public housing authorities. The
Debtors state that the rental revenues are essential for ongoing
operations and constitute their primary source of funding.
The bankruptcy filings arose amid complex disputes among equity
owners, creditors, and investors, as well as multiple foreclosure
proceedings threatening the properties. Prior to bankruptcy,
Jacqueline Calderin had been appointed by a Florida state court as
receiver over the Debtors and their assets in two related state
court actions. The receivership orders expressly authorized the
Receiver to commence bankruptcy proceedings if necessary to
preserve the estate, which led to the filing of the Chapter 11
cases.
The Debtors acknowledge that many properties are encumbered by
mortgages and other liens, but due to the large number of
properties and the expedited filing, the Receiver has not completed
a full analysis of all liens, assignments of rents, and creditor
interests. As a result, the Debtors are uncertain whether any
creditor possesses an enforceable interest in post-petition rental
income constituting cash collateral. Nevertheless, out of caution,
they conducted preliminary UCC searches and provided notice of the
motion to all potentially interested creditors.
To adequately protect any secured creditors that may later be
determined to hold valid interests in cash collateral, the Debtors
propose granting replacement liens on post-petition property and
revenues to the same extent, validity, and priority as any
prepetition liens, but only to the extent of any actual diminution
in value caused by the use of cash collateral. The proposed
replacement liens would remain subordinate to U.S. Trustee fees and
approved professional fees. The Debtors also request flexibility to
exceed individual budget line items by up to 15%, or exceed the
aggregate budget by up to 15%, if necessary for operations. They
argue that the continued use of cash collateral will preserve the
going-concern value of the properties and benefit all creditors by
maintaining operations and stabilizing revenues.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=Wjm8uR
from PacerMonitor.com.
About GLG
Investments, LLC et al
GLG Investments, LLC, GL3, LLC, GL7, LLC, and GL16, LLC owned and
operated a portfolio of residential real estate properties that
generate rental income and served as their primary assets prior to
the receivership proceedings. A number of the properties
participate in the Housing Choice Voucher Program, under which a
public housing authority pays
a portion of tenant rent directly.
GLG Investments and affiliates sought protection under Chapter 11
of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D. Florida Case No. 26-16159) on
May 13, 2026.
At the time of the filing, Debtors had estimated assets of between
$100,001 and $500,000 and liabilities of between $100,001 and
$500,000.
Judge Laurel M. Isicoff oversees the case.
Agentis PLLC is Debtors' legal counsel.
GOLDENPEAKS CAPITAL: European Solar Co. Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
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Dorothy Ma of Bloomberg Law reports that GoldenPeaks Poland LLC, a
European solar energy company, sought Chapter 11 protection in the
U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston on Friday, May 29, 2026. Court
documents show the debtor listed assets between $1 billion and $10
billion and liabilities between $500 million and $1 billion. The
filing identifies independent director Jame Donath as the company's
authorized representative.
The debtor is part of the GoldenPeaks Capital group, which was
established by renewable energy entrepreneur Adriano Agosti. The
company develops, owns, and manages solar power projects throughout
Poland and Hungary, positioning itself as a major participant in
the region's clean energy transition, the report relays.
GoldenPeaks gained attention through corporate renewable energy
transactions, including virtual power purchase agreements signed
with Mars and Cargill. Those agreements were designed to provide
renewable electricity credits and support emissions-reduction
initiatives for the multinational food companies, the report
states.
The bankruptcy filing comes after years of expansion across
European solar markets. Among its financing achievements,
GoldenPeaks secured €114 million in senior debt financing to
advance renewable energy developments, highlighting the substantial
capital commitments behind its solar generation platform, Bloomberg
cites.
About GoldenPeaks Poland LLC
GoldenPeaks Poland LLC is a European renewable energy developer.
GoldenPeaks Poland LLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D. Tex. Case No. 26-90558) on May 29,
2026. In its petition, the Debtor reports assets between $1 billion
and $10 billion and liabilities between $500 million and $1
billion.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Alfredo R. Perez handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Benjamin Lawrence Wallen, Esq. of
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP.
GREAT WALL INTERNATIONAL: Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in California
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On May 26, 2026, Great Wall International LLC filed for Chapter 11
protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of
California. According to court filings, the Debtor reports between
$10 million and $50 million in debt owed to between 1 and 49
creditors.
A meeting of creditors under Section 341(a) to be held on June 17,
2026 at 09:30 AM at UST-LA2, TELEPHONIC MEETING. CONFERENCE
LINE:1-888-330-1716, PARTICIPANT CODE:8009991.
About Great Wall International LLC
Great Wall International LLC is a business enterprise engaged in
international trade, distribution, and commercial operations.
Great Wall International LLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-15140) on May 26, 2026. In
its petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets between $10
million and $50 million and estimated liabilities between $10
million and $50 million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Vincent P. Zurzolo handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Robert P. Goe, Esq. of Goe Forsythe &
Hodges LLP.
H.4.L. LLC: Seeks Approval to Hire Ronald D. Weiss as Counsel
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H.4.L. LLC seeks approval from the United States Bankruptcy Court
for the Eastern District of New York to employ Ronald D. Weiss,
P.C. as its bankruptcy counsel.
The firm will provide these services:
(a) legal advice with respect to the powers and duties of the
Debtor-in-Possession in the continued management of its property;
(b) represent the Debtor before the Bankruptcy Court and at all
hearings on matters pertaining to its affairs, including contested
matters that may arise during the Chapter 11 case;
(c) advise and assist the Debtor in the preparation and negotiation
of a Plan of Reorganization with its creditors;
(d) prepare necessary or desirable applications, motions, answers,
orders, reports, documents, and other legal papers; and
(e) perform other legal services for the Debtor which may be
necessary and appropriate.
Ronald D. Weiss, Esq. will be compensated at an hourly rate of $550
for attorneys and $275 for paralegals, plus reimbursement of
expenses and disbursements. The firm received a $20,000
pre-petition retainer, of which $5,307.50 was used for prepetition
services and $14,692.50 remains to be applied toward postpetition
fees and expenses, subject to Court approval.
Ronald D. Weiss, P.C. is a "disinterested person" within the
meaning of Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and does not
represent any adverse interest in the case, according to court
filings.
The Firm can be reached at:
Ronald D. Weiss, Esq.
RONALD D. WEISS, P.C.
445 Broadhollow Road, Suite CL-10
Melville, NY 11747
Telephone: (631) 271-3737
Facsimile: (631) 271-3784
E-mail: weiss@ny-bankruptcy.com
About H.4.L. LLC
H.4.L., LLC is a single-asset real estate firm that owns and
manages a residential property at 191 The Helm in East Islip, New
York, valued at about $1.55 million based on Zillow estimates.
H.4.L. LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy
Code (Bankr. E.D.N.Y. Case No. 26-72058) on May 21, 2026.
At the time of the filing, Debtor had estimated assets and
liabilities that are not stated in the provided document.
Judge Sheryl P. Giugliano oversees the case.
Ronald D. Weiss, P.C. is Debtor's legal counsel.
HAINES PROPERTIES: Case Summary & Seven Unsecured Creditors
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Debtor: Haines Properties LLC
3820 Lake Palourde Rd.
Morgan City, LA 70380
Chapter 11 Petition Date: May 26, 2026
Court: United States Bankruptcy Court
Eastern District of Louisiana
Case No.: 26-11268
Judge: Hon. Meredith S Grabill
Debtor's Counsel: Leo D. Congeni, Esq.
BROOKS GELPI HAASE', LLC
909 Poydras St., Suite 2325
New Orleans, LA 70112
Tel: (504) 224-6723
Fax: (504) 534-3170
Email: lcongeni@brooksgelpi.com
Estimated Assets: $1 million to $10 million
Estimated Liabilities: $1 million to $10 million
Glynn A. Haines signed the petition in his capacity as manager of
Haines Companies, LLC, which was identified as the owner and
manager of the Debtor.
A full-text copy of the petition, which includes a list of the
Debtor's seven unsecured creditors, is available for free on
PacerMonitor at:
https://www.pacermonitor.com/view/K37CMEQ/Haines_Properties_LLC__laebke-26-11268__0001.0.pdf?mcid=tGE4TAMA
HIDALGO GROUP: To Hire Law Offices of Richard R. Robles as Counsel
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Hidalgo Group, LLC seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the Southern District of Florida to hire Law Offices of Richard
R. Robles, P.A. to serve as legal counsel.
Mr. Robles and the Law Firm will provide these services:
(a) give the Debtor advice with respect to its powers and duties
as a debtor in possession;
(b) advise the Debtor regarding compliance with U.S. Trustee
Operating Guidelines, reporting requirements, and court rules;
(c) prepare motions, pleadings, orders, applications, adversary
proceedings, and other legal documents necessary for administration
of the case;
(d) protect the interests of the Debtor in all matters pending
before the Court; and
(e) represent the Debtor in negotiations with creditors in the
preparation of a plan.
The Law Offices of Richard R. Robles, P.A. will receive an initial
retainer of $35,000 and will charge hourly rates at these rates:
Managing Attorney $650, Senior Attorney $500, Junior Attorney $425,
Associate Attorney $350, Juris Doctor (non-lawyer) $175, Law Clerk
$150, and Paralegal $90.
The Law Offices of Richard R. Robles, P.A. is a "disinterested
person" within the meaning of Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy
Code, according to court filings and supporting affidavits filed
under 11 U.S.C. Sec. 327(a) and Bankruptcy Rule 2014.
The firm can be reached at:
Richard R. Robles, Esq.
Law Offices of Richard R. Robles, P.A.
905 Brickell Bay Drive, Suite 228
Miami, FL 33131
Telephone: (305) 755-9200
E-mail: rrobles@roblespa.com
assistant@roblespa.com
About Hidalgo Group LLC
Hidalgo Group, LLC is a business entity engaged in general
commercial operations, including investment and management
services.
Hidalgo Group, LLC sought relief under Subchapter V of Chapter 11
of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-14274) on April 6,
2026. In its petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets of $1
million to $10 million and estimated liabilities of $100,001 to
$500,000.
Judge Laurel M Isicoff oversees the case.
The Debtor is represented by Jesus Santiago, Esq.
HUBBARD INGREDIENTS: Commences Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Kansas
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On May 27, 2026, Hubbard Ingredients, LLC filed for Chapter 11
protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas.
According to court filings, the Debtor reports between $10 million
and $50 million in debt owed to between 50 and 99 creditors.
A meeting of creditors under Section 341(a) to be held on 6/23/2026
at 01:00 PM at Conf Call by US Trustee.
About Hubbard Ingredients, LLC
Hubbard Ingredients, LLC is a food ingredients and agricultural
products company engaged in the sourcing, processing, and
distribution of ingredients for commercial customers.
Hubbard Ingredients, LLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-20802) on May 27, 2026. In its
petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets between $10 million
and $50 million and estimated liabilities between $10 million and
$50 million.
Honorable Chief Bankruptcy Judge Dale L. Somers handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Bradley D. McCormack, Esq., of The
Sader Law Firm.
HUDSON 1701/1706: Seeks to Extend Plan Exclusivity to Sept. 17
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Hudson 1701/1706, LLC and Hudson 1702, LLC asked the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to extend their
exclusivity periods to file a plan of reorganization and obtain
acceptance thereof to Sept. 17 and Nov. 16, 2026, respectively.
The Debtors explain that they have been operating under the
protection of chapter 11 for approximately seven months, and during
this period of time have made significant and material progress in
administering these Chapter 11 Cases. The extension requested in
this Motion will provide the Debtors and their advisors the
opportunity to negotiate, confirm and implement the terms of a
chapter 11 plan for the distribution of assets to creditors.
The Debtors claim that completing the trial in the
Recharacterization Action is critical to the Debtors' formulation
of a plan of reorganization. The Debtors worked diligently to
prepare for an expedited trial in this matter and will continue to
press for an expeditious trial. However, in light of the effect of
the Dismissal Order on the timeline for completing the trial, the
Debtors require an extension of the Exclusivity Periods to
accommodate that timeline. Upon completion of the trial and a
ruling, the Debtors anticipate pivoting quickly to fully
formulating and seeking confirmation of a plan of reorganization.
The Debtors cite that they intend to propose and seek confirmation
of a plan of reorganization promptly following resolution of the
Recharacterization Action and will diligently seek to advance this
process as much as practicable in the interim period pending such
resolution, including continuing to seek settlement of the
Interpleader Action and negotiating for the lifting of the stop
work orders.
The Debtors believe that the requested extensions of the Exclusive
Periods will afford the key parties-in-interest time to negotiate a
potential plan structure and prepare a draft plan in advance of the
expiration of the proposed extended Exclusive Periods. Accordingly,
the Debtors submit that this factor weighs in favor of the
requested extension of the Exclusive Periods.
This Motion is the Debtors' second request for an extension of the
Exclusive Periods, and the request will not unfairly prejudice or
pressure the Debtors' creditor constituencies or grant the Debtors
any unfair bargaining leverage. Importantly, the Debtors are not
seeking an extension to delay administration of these Chapter 11
Cases or to exert pressure on their creditors, but rather to
resolve issues related to any potential plan and continue the
orderly, efficient, and cost-effective chapter 11 process.
Counsel for the Debtors:
William E. Chipman, Jr., Esq.
Mark D. Olivere, Esq.
Aaron J. Bach, Esq.
Alison R. Maser, Esq.
Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole, LLP
Hercules Plaza
1313 North Market Street, Suite 5400
Wilmington, DE 19801
Tel: (302) 295-0191
Email: chipman@chipmanbrown.com
olivere@chipmanbrown.com
bach@chipmanbrown.com
maser@chipmanbrown.com
About Hudson 1701/1706 LLC
Hudson 1701/1706, LLC and Hudson 1702, LLC are Delaware limited
liability companies engaged in activities related to real estate
under NAICS code 5313. The entities manage and administer real
property interests at 353 West 58th Street in New York City, with
Hudson 1701/1706 associated with the tenth floor and Hudson 1702
with Unit 2 of the same building.
The Debtors filed Chapter 11 petitions (Bankr. D. Del. Lead Case
No. 25-11853) on October 22, 2025. At the time of the filing, the
Debtors listed between $100 million and $500 million in assets and
liabilities. Hudson 1701/1706 is a corporation with Tax ID
88-1290281 and listed between 1 and 49 creditors in its petition.
Honorable Judge Karen B. Owens oversees the cases.
The Debtor tapped Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole, LLP as bankruptcy
counsel; DLA Piper LLP (US) as special corporate and litigation
counsel; FTI Consulting, Inc. as restructuring advisor; and Verita
Global, LLC as claims and noticing agent.
HYE NURSES: U.S. Trustee Appoints Stanley Otake as PCO
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Peter C. Anderson, the U.S. Trustee for Region 16, appointed
Stanley Otake as patient care ombudsman for Hye Nurses Home Health,
Inc.
The appointment was made pursuant to the order from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California on May 12.
Mr. Otake disclosed in a court filing that he is a "disinterested
person" pursuant to Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code.
The ombudsman may be reached at:
Stanley Otake
225 N. Deerwood Street
Orange, CA 92869
Cell: 562-225-1934
Residence: 714-289-1545
E-Mail: ucla1000@aol.com
About Hye Nurses Home Health Inc.
Hye Nurses Home Health, Inc. sought protection under Chapter 11 of
the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. C.D. Calif. Case No. 26-10955) on
May 4, 2026, with up to $50,000 in assets and $500,001 to $1
million in liabilities.
Judge Martin R. Barash presides over the case.
Cyrus Zal, Esq., represents the Debtor as legal counsel.
INGENOVIS HEALTH: Advised by Davis Polk in Restructuring
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Davis Polk advised Ingenovis Health, Inc., a portfolio company of
Cornell Capital and Trilantic North America, and certain of its
subsidiaries, on a comprehensive restructuring transaction,
including $100 million new money investment from Cornell Capital
and Trilantic North America in exchange for newly issued preferred
equity interests, $100 million paydown and subsequent cancellation
of the existing first-lien facility comprised of a $725 million
term loan facility and a $85 million revolving facility, entry into
a new $275 million take back first-lien credit facility, and
issuance of $30 million in preferred equity interests offered to
all existing first-lien lenders. The comprehensive restructuring
transactions were supported by 100% of the existing first lien
lenders and result in a reduction of over $500 million of existing
first- lien debt.
Ingenovis Health is an integrated healthcare talent ecosystem that
delivers customized workforce solutions, talent operations and
critical clinical staff to hospitals, health systems, and
healthcare facilities nationwide. Through a family of specialized
workforce solution brands -- including Trustaff, Fastaff,
HealthCare Support, USN, VISTA Staffing, Springboard Healthcare and
VitalSolution -- as well as a customized consultancies Corazon and
Ingenovis Talent Operations (ITO), Ingenovis provides
purpose-driven workforce solutions across the United States.
The Davis Polk restructuring team included partners Brian M.
Resnick and Angela M. Libby and associates Andrew Frisoli, Moshe
Melcer, Tasha Brown and Naomi R. Philhower. Partner Jack Orford,
counsel Esam Ibrahim and associates Eric Cummings and Ben Titlebaum
provided finance advice. Partners William J. Chudd and Darren M.
Schweiger and associate Alex Sanders provided M&A advice. Counsel
Brian Hecht provided capital markets advice. Partner Ethan R.
Goldman provided tax advice. Members of the Davis Polk team are
based in the New York office.
Davis Polk refers to Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, a New York limited
liability partnership, and its associated entities.
As reported by the Troubled Company Reporter on May 29, 2026, May
29, 2026 Moody's Ratings downgraded the ratings of Ingenovis
Health, Inc. (Ingenovis) including the corporate family rating to
Ca from Caa3, probability of default rating to Ca-PD from Caa3-PD,
and the ratings on the senior secured first lien bank credit
facilities to Ca from Caa3. The outlook is stable.
The ratings downgrade reflects the company's deteriorating credit
metrics as revenue continues to face headwinds due to the
structural, industry-wide decline in the nurse staffing industry
following the elevated demand levels of the COVID-19 pandemic
resulting in reduced contract labor spend by healthcare providers.
While Ingenovis benefitted from strong revenue growth in its strike
business in early 2025, the contribution of this business has not
been enough to offset the margin compression and decline in
revenue. Moody's estimates that the company's debt-to-EBITDA as of
LTM September 30, 2025 was around 14.3x which includes some benefit
from nurse strikes in the first quarter of 2025. Moody's
anticipates that leverage will remain elevated as operating
expenses, namely high interest expense, will continue to pressure
profitability and liquidity in the near term.
The stable outlook reflects Moody's views that Ingenovis' operating
performance and profitability will remain constrained and that the
default probability is high, given weak liquidity.
INNOVITY VENTURES: Employs Conroy Baran as Bankruptcy Counsel
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Innovity Ventures, LLC seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the District of Kansas to employ Conroy Baran, LLC as
bankruptcy counsel.
The firm and its attorneys will provide the customary services
required in representing Chapter 11 Debtors-in-Possession,
including:
(a) represent Debtor during its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings;
(b) coordination with counsel for the IP Debtors and the Chief
Restructuring Officer, David R. Payne of Marshall & Stevens, who
was appointed to serve as CRO for the IP Debtors; and
(c) provide the customary services required in representing Chapter
11 Debtors-in-Possession.
Robert S. Baran, Esq., who will serve as lead counsel in the case,
will receive an hourly rate of $350, while paralegals will receive
hourly rates ranging from $95 to $168.
Conroy Baran, LLC is a "disinterested party" within the meaning of
Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code, according to court
filings.
The firm can be reached at:
Robert S. Baran, Esq.
Aaron M. Othmer, Esq.
CONROY BARAN LLC
1316 Saint Louis Ave., 2nd FL
Kansas City, MO 64101
Telephone: (816) 616-5009
E-mail: rbaran@conroybaran.com
rshaw@conroybaran.com
About Innovity Ventures, LLC
Innovity Ventures, LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Kan. Case No. 26-20800) on May 27,
2026.
At the time of the filing, Debtor had estimated assets of between
$1,000,001 and $10 million and liabilities of between $1,000,001
and $10 million.
Conroy Baran, LLC is Debtor's legal counsel.
INNOVITY VENTURES: Taps Marshall & Stevens as CRO
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Innovity Ventures LLC seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the District of Kansas to employ Marshall & Stevens and David
R. Payne to serve as chief restructuring officer.
Mr. Payne will provide these services:
(a) review, analyze and develop the reporting format for a 4-month
lookback of cash receipts and disbursements to evaluate and develop
a 13-Week Cash Forecast Budget;
(b) work with the Companies' financial personnel to prepare a
13-Week Cash Forecast Budget;
(c) institutionalize a cash management oversight system which is
directed by rolling 13-Week Cash Forecast/Budget with related
working capital collateral (AR and inventory) budgets/forecasts and
institute a budget-to-actual tracking and comparison reporting
system;
(d) extend the 13-Week Cash Forecast/Budget into a longer-term
plan of refinancing, restructuring feasibility and creditor payout
assessment, and develop repayment plans for secured and unsecured
debt obligations;
(e) report to stakeholders any non-recurring or non-budgeted
material financial transfers, transactions or agreements that may
impact the Companies' financial condition;
(f) develop a comprehensive refinancing/restructuring plan
including implementation steps for repayment of secured and
unsecured debt obligations, supported by financial models and
analysis of repo inventory and cash flows;
(g) prepare detailed evaluation of intercompany and affiliate
service transactions for commercial reasonableness;
(h) evaluate realizable asset values and prioritize obligations to
maximize recoveries for stakeholders;
(i) provide capital sourcing services to identify and obtain new,
replacement, bridge and/or junior funding in court or out-of-court
transactions;
(j) provide oversight of personnel and facilitation of information
required to complete a transaction;
(k) conduct ongoing communications with lenders regarding
performance, refinancing progress, and cash flow or collateral
management;
(l) oversee workflow prioritization for financial and
administrative personnel;
(m) evaluate asset and collateral values under different
restructuring scenarios;
(n) prepare term sheets and summaries outlining restructuring or
stabilization options;
(o) communicate with vendors and suppliers regarding repayment
plans for past due obligations;
(p) review financial and operating controls and identify
opportunities for improvement;
(q) review overhead costs and recommend reductions or operational
efficiencies;
(r) prepare reports for stakeholders; and
(s) perform other services as directed by the Companies and agreed
to by the CRO.
Marshall & Stevens will receive compensation at the rate of $15,000
per bi-week (semi-monthly) period, plus standard rates for staff in
excess of 30 hours per period. The engagement includes a $100,000
deposit and a success fee of 3.5% for CRO-introduced capital
funding sources or 1.5% for other funding sources. M&S will also be
reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.
Marshall & Stevens is a "disinterested person" and has no adverse
interest in the Debtor or its estate, and has no connections with
the Debtor, creditors, or other parties in interest, according to
court filings.
The CRO may be contacted at:
David R. Payne
Marshall & Stevens
119 North Robinson, Suite 400
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
About Innovity Ventures, LLC
Innovity Ventures, LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Kan. Case No. 26-20800) on May 27,
2026.
At the time of the filing, Debtor had estimated assets of between
$1,000,001 and $10 million and liabilities of between $1,000,001
and $10 million.
Conroy Baran, LLC is Debtor's legal counsel.
IQSTEL INC: Q1 2026 Loss Widens to $1.4M; Going Concern Doubt Stays
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IQSTEL Inc. has filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, reporting a net loss of
$1,385,936 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to a
net loss of $1,144,461 for the same period in the prior year.
Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were
$97,919,836, compared to $57,632,816 in the prior-year period.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had total current assets of
$29,726,482 and current liabilities of $30,028,395, resulting in a
negative working capital of $301,913.
The Company's operating activities used $175,447 in the three
months ended March 31, 2026 as compared with $1,906,969 used in
operating activities in the three months ended March 31, 2025. The
Company's negative operating cash flow for both periods is a result
of its net loss and changes in operating assets and liabilities
which varies depending on its operating results and the timing of
operating cash receipts and payments, specifically trade accounts
receivable and trade accounts payable. This is due to substantial
non-cash adjustments and working capital changes:
* Depreciation and amortization increased, reflecting higher
non-cash expenses.
* Bad debt expense remained low, indicating stable receivables
quality.
* Accounts receivable: Large positive adjustment ($6.3M in
2026 vs. $45.9M in 2025), suggesting strong collections and reduced
sales on credit.
* Accounts payable and accrued liabilities: Large negative
adjustments, especially accrued liabilities, indicating significant
payments during the period.
The Company's operating cash flow is still negative, but the gap
between net loss and cash used is bridged by non-cash charges and
working capital management.
Investing activities used $8,400 for the three months ended March
31, 2026, compared to $58,645 in the same period of 2025. The
higher outflows in 2025 were mainly driven by the acquisition of
QXTEL and Globetopper. The decrease in 2026 reflects lower
investment activity compared to the prior period.
Financing activities provided $626,075 in the current period,
compared to $540,304 in the prior period. The increase reflects
higher net inflows from financing activities. This change is mainly
due to increased proceeds from financing sources, partially offset
by repayments and related outflows. Financing activities during the
period include funding associated with the acquisition of
Globetopper, as the Company continues to support its growth and
investment strategy.
The Company is transitioning from an expansion phase in 2026,
marked by the acquisition of Globetopper, to a more consolidated
approach during the first nine months of 2026, with a greater focus
on cash preservation, working capital management, and non-cash
financing tools. The Company's debt repayments reflect a maturing
capital structure. At the same time, the expansion of Globetopper
during the year ended December 31, 2025 demonstrates the Company's
continued commitment to strengthening and scaling its other
business divisions.
These conditions, including the Company's recurring losses from
operations, negative working capital, and negative operating cash
flows, raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to
continue as a going concern.
The Company intends to fund its operations through increased sales,
as well as debt and/or equity financing arrangements, to support
liquidity and capital resources. The Company also plans to seek
additional funding through public and private equity offerings.
However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be
successful in raising additional capital. If the Company is unable
to secure such funding, its business plan and operations could be
adversely affected. Additionally, there can be no assurance that
such financing will be available on acceptable terms, or at all.
A full text copy of the Company's Form 10-Q is available at
https://tinyurl.com/4vsd7yru.
About iQSTEL
iQSTEL Inc. is a multinational technology company that provides
services across telecom, fintech, blockchain, artificial
intelligence, and cybersecurity. The Company operates in 21
countries and serves a global customer base. It projects $340
million in revenue for fiscal year 2025.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $44,526,126 in total assets,
$30,227,388 in total liabilities, and $14,298,738 in total
stockholders' equity.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based Urish Popeck & Co., LLC, the
Company's auditor, issued a "going concern" qualification in its
report dated April 6, 2026, attached to the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, citing that the
Company has suffered recurring losses from operations, negative
working capital, and does not have an established source of
revenues sufficient to cover its operating costs. The ability of
the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its
ability to successfully accomplish its business plan and eventually
attain profitable operations. Accordingly, the Company has
determined that these factors raise substantial doubt as to the
Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of
one year from the issuance of the financial statements. Management
intends to continue to fund its business by way of public or
private offerings of the Company's stock or through loans from
private investors, in order satisfy the Company's obligations as
they come due for at least one year from the financial statement
issuance date. However, the Company has not concluded that these
plans alleviate the substantial doubt related to its ability to
continue as a going concern.
J KRUZE INVESTMENTS: Seeks Cash Collateral Access
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J Kruse Investments, LLC asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Western District of Missouri for authority to use cash collateral
and provide adequate protection.
The Debtor requires the use cash collateral — business revenues
and related assets subject to Simmons Bank’s security interests
— to continue operating during reorganization. The company
employs about 45 people and argues that without access to the cash
collateral it would be unable to pay employees, vendors, taxes,
attorneys, and accountants, effectively forcing the business to
shut down.
The Debtor's obligations stem primarily from two SBA-backed loans
issued by Simmons Bank: a $1.23 million loan from 2016 and a
$180,000 loan from 2018, both originally used to acquire ten Subway
franchise locations. Five stores have since closed. Simmons claims
the remaining balances exceed $413,000 on the first loan and
$51,000 on the second, including substantial interest, attorneys’
fees, and insurance-related charges. The Debtor disputes parts of
these claims, particularly certain fees and the validity or
duplication of collateral claims, and plans to challenge
Simmons’s secured status under 11 U.S.C. section 506.
The Debtor corrected errors involving an Employee Retention Credit
tax refund that was initially paid to owner Jason Kruse personally
but later determined to belong to the bankruptcy estate. It also
reduced the estimated value of inventory and asserted that the
Subway franchise licenses have no realizable value because of
transfer restrictions and speculative worth. The Debtor now
estimates total assets at approximately $104,617.
To provide adequate protection to Simmons Bank while using the
collateral, the Debtor proposes monthly interest-only payments of
$806 beginning May 17, 2026. J Kruse Investments maintains that the
business remains cash-flow positive before debt service and intends
to use Chapter 11 to preserve operations, restructure debt, and
potentially renegotiate its lending relationship with Simmons
Bank.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=OsIbJ1
from PacerMonitor.com.
About J Kruse Investments
LLC
J Kruse Investments, LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. W.D. Mo. Case No. 25-60861) on
December 17, 2025, with $50,001 to $100,000 in assets and $500,001
to $1 million in liabilities.
Judge Brian T. Fenimore presides over the case.
James B. James, Esq., at JB James Law Firm, P.C. represents the
Debtor as bankruptcy counsel.
JACQUELINE D MOORE: Hires Management Concepts CPAs as Accountant
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Jacqueline D Moore PLLC seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Eastern District of Virginia to employ Management
Concepts CPAs & Consultants as accountant.
The firm's services include:
a. assisting the Debtor and Debtor's counsel with all of the
various accounting and bookkeeping-related tasks that arise in this
case, including preparing bankruptcy schedules and related forms
and monthly operating reports;
b. reviewing and verifying deposits and performing bank
reconciliations, recording invoices, managing QuickBooks entries,
preparing and filing applicable tax forms, and
c. assisting with budgeting in connection with the Debtor's
reorganization prospects, and handling such other general
accounting and bookkeeping services as may arise.
Mr. Tarik Benkirane, a professional designated to perform
accounting services, will be paid an hourly rate of $350.
The firm will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Mr. Benkirane, disclosed in a court filing that the firm is a
"disinterested person" as the term is defined in Section 101(14) of
the Bankruptcy Code.
The firm can be reached at:
Tarik Benkirane
Management Concepts CPAs & Consultants
1939 Roland Clarke Place
Suite 350
Reston, VA 20191
Tel: (703) 788-6507
About Jacqueline D Moore PLLC
Jacqueline D Moore PLLC, doing business as Comprehensive Surgery
Specialists and Comprehensive Surgical Specialists of Stone Ridge,
is a surgical practice located in Aldie, Virginia. The practice
provides minimally invasive surgical procedures and robotic
surgery, including colon, breast cancer, acid reflux, hernia,
gallbladder, and abdominal cancer procedures. It also treats
conditions including appendix pain, cysts, diverticulitis,
hemorrhoids, hidradenitis suppurativa, lipomas, moles, painful leg
veins, skin cancer, and skin tags. The practice serves communities
including Aldie, Fairfax, Chantilly, Ashburn, South Riding, Dulles,
Annandale, Springfield, and Burke.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. E.D. Va. Case No. 26-11018) on April 29,
2026, with $100,000 to $500,000 in assets and $1 million to $10
million in liabilities. Jacqueline D. Moore, MD, sole member,
signed the petition.
Steven B. Ramsdell, Esq., at Tyler, Bartl & Ramsdell, PLC
represents the Debtor as legal counsel.
JFY PROPERTIES: Initiates Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Maryland
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On May 26, 2026, JFY Properties II LLC filed for Chapter 11
protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of
Maryland. According to court filings, the Debtor reports between
$10 million and $50 million in debt owed to between 1 and 49
creditors.
A meeting of creditors under Section 341(a) to be held on July 1,
2026 at 10:00 am telephonically: Phone number 1-888-330-1716,
Access Code 6624329#.. Filed by US Trustee - Baltimore.
About JFY Properties II LLC
JFY Properties II LLC is a real estate holding and investment
company engaged in the ownership and management of commercial and
residential properties.
JFY Properties II LLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-15570) on May 26, 2026. In its
petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets between $10 million
and $50 million and estimated liabilities between $10 million and
$50 million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Nancy V. Alquist handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Justin Philip Fasano, Esq., of McNamee
Hosea, P.A.
JMKA LLC: Updates Restructuring Plan Disclosures
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JMKA, LLC submitted an Amended Disclosure Statement describing Plan
of Reorganization dated May 19, 2026.
This Plan of Reorganization proposes to pay creditors of the Debtor
from cash flow from operations.
General unsecured creditors are classified in Class 13, and will
receive a distribution of 9% of their allowed claims, to be
distributed monthly for 36 months after the Effective Date.
Like in the prior iteration of the Plan, Class 13 Non-priority
unsecured creditors shall be paid a total of $159,750.58 over 36
months. The Debtor shall make monthly payments of $4,437.52 per
month for 36 months and then the Debtor shall receive a discharge
of all Class 13 claims. The allowed unsecured claims total
$1,775,006.42. This Class is impaired.
The Debtor is wholly owned by four equity security holders, namely,
Kasindra Mladenoff (90%), Kenna Dayton (3.34%), Kessler Dayton
(3.33%), and Brenner Daytyon (3.33%). Since the Plan does not
contemplate payment in full to all classes of creditors, the Debtor
shall hold an auction of its equity security interest at the
confirmation hearing to determine fair market value.
The winner of the auction will pay the amount of the winning bid to
the Debtor within 7 days of being declared the auction winner, thus
adding new value to the Reorganized Debtor. Notice of the auction
shall be published in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin after Court
approval of this Plan. Kasindra Mladenoff will make the first bid
in the amount of $1,000.
The Debtor will fund the Plan through the income from continued
operations.
The Plan Proponent believes that the Debtor will have enough cash
on hand on the effective date of the Plan to pay all the claims and
expenses that are entitled to be paid on that date.
The final Plan payment is expected to be paid on January 1, 2033.
A full-text copy of the Amended Disclosure Statement dated May 19,
2026 is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=wdoSj9 from
PacerMonitor.com at no charge.
Counsel to the Debtor:
Ben Schneider, Esq.
Schneider & Stone
8424 Skokie Blvd., Suite 200
Skokie, IL 60077
Telephone: (847) 933-0300
Email: ben@windycitylawgroup.com
About JMKA LLC
JMKA, LLC is a boutique childcare center in downtown Elmhurst, Ill.
It operates as Elmhurst Premier Childcare. JMKA filed a Chapter 11
bankruptcy petition (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Case No. 25-00036) on Jan. 3,
2025, with up to $50,000 in assets and up to $10 million in
liabilities. Judge David D. Cleary oversees the case. The Debtor is
represented by Ben L. Schneider, Esq., at The Law Offices of
Schneider & Stone.
KACHINA AIR: Bid to Review Net Worth Determination Granted in Part
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In the appeal styled KACHINA AIR, INC., GAI AIR, LLC, AWMR, LLC,
AND XIAN HUA "AARON" WANG, Appellants V. CREEK CROSSING MANAGEMENT,
L.L.C., ON BEHALF OF RADIUS FLEX LOGISTICS, L.L.C. AND GREGORY
LEWIS, Appellees, NO. 09-25-00338-CV (Tex. App), Chief Justice
Scott Golemon, Justice Jay Wright and Justice Kent Chambers of the
Texas Ninth Court of Appeals granted in part the Second Emergency
Motion to Stay and Motion to Review Trial Court's Net Worth
Determination and Supersedeas Order filed by Appellants, Kachina
Air, Inc., GAI Air, LLC, AWMR, LLC, and Xian Hua "Aaron" Wang.
Based on a jury's verdict, the trial court signed a final judgment
awarding Creek Crossing Management, L.L.C., $2,774,727.77 in actual
damages plus $630,672.46 in prejudgment interest, along with
post-judgment interest and costs, against Appellants, jointly and
severally. The judgment also assesses exemplary damages of
$3,600,000 against Wang. Appellants filed a notice of appeal. In
lieu of filing a supersedeas bond, Appellants filed a notice
indicating each had deposited $10 based on net-worth declarations
indicating their collective net worth is negative $(3,583,205).
Appellants filed two declarations. Wang's indicates that his net
worth is negative $(4,989,355), that GAI's net worth is $1,406,150,
and that the combined figure of negative $(3,583,205) "captures
the net worth of all Defendants." A declaration purporting to be
that of Ronald Paul Guidry was filed, but the signature page is
missing and in its place is the signature page from Wang's
declaration. This declaration indicates Guidry is a professor of
Accounting at Illinois State University and a former Certified
Public Accountant who used generally accepted accounting principles
and arrived at a negative $(4,989,355) net worth for Wang (the same
as is stated in Wang's declaration) and $2,529,417 for GAI (rather
than the $1,406,150 figure provided in Wang's declaration).
Creek Crossing contested the net worth declarations. It also filed
an application for a post-judgment temporary restraining order,
temporary injunction and permanent injunction against AWMR to
prevent it from disposing of airplanes Creek Crossing had reason to
believe were being sold. The trial court signed the TRO and set the
temporary injunction for hearing.
According to Guidry, GAI is a holding company that owns 100 percent
of AWMR, Kachina and "various other non-defendant entities." AAW
Investments, Inc. owns 70 percent of GAI and the other 30 percent
is owned by Qing Kai Sun. Guidry testified Kachina's net worth is
$88, AWMR's net worth is $992,000, and while GAI's individual net
worth is approximately $1,605,000, its overall net worth is $2.5
million, which includes the net worths of AWMR, Kachina, and the
other non-defendant entities.
The trial court admitted Kachina's balance sheet, which Guidry
prepared. Guidry testified that as of August 2025 Kachina's assets
consist of $452 in cash and $7,637 of "aircraft and upgrades."
Guidry testified Kachina's liabilities consist of some accounts
payable and payroll taxes payable totaling $8,089, giving Kachina a
net worth of $88.
Supersedeas Order
On October 22, 2025, the trial court signed an Order Setting
Supersedeas Bonds.
According to the order, Appellants failed to establish the LLC
judgment debtors' net worths were negative $(1,788,661.42) or that
Wang's net worth is negative $(4,983,472.84).
The trial court found that the judgment against Aaron Wang,
including interest for the anticipated duration of the appeal,
totals $8,217,430.43, that Wang's assets total $2,809,312.16 and
that his liabilities are zero, for a net worth of $2,809,312.16.
The trial court set the amount for the supersedeas bond at
$1,404,656.08, one-half of his net worth. The trial court found
Wang failed to show this calculation would cause him to suffer
substantial economic harm and that all of the evidence focused on
the harm from the judgment, rather than the bond.
The trial court found GAI Air, LLC's assets of $9,784,685 and
liabilities of $6,671,453 left a net worth of $3,113,232, and the
judgment with interest totals $3,994,572.89. The trial court set
the amount of the supersedeas bond at $1,556,616.
The trial court found Kachina Air, LLC showed assets of $8,089 but
the trial court added $300,000 for the value of the FAA 135
Certificate, for a net worth of $300,088. The trial court found the
amount of the judgment against Kachina Air, exceeded fifty percent
of its net worth and set the amount of the supersedeas bond at
$150,044.
The trial court found AWMR, LLC showed assets of $959,243 to which
the trial court added $690,000, the price for which the planes were
sold before they were leased back to a different Wang-owned entity.
The trial court found assets of $1,649,243 and liabilities of
$616,783 for a net worth of $1,032,460, found the amount of the
judgment is greater than fifty percent of net worth, and set the
amount of the supersedeas bond at $516,230.
Appellants argue the trial court abused its discretion by
considering the net worth of each company separately instead of
calculating the consolidated net worth of Wang and all his
companies. Specifically, Appellants asserts:
(1) the trial court abused its discretion by failing to make an
alter ego finding;
(2) Appellants established they are alter egos for the purpose
of determining net worth;
(3) consolidated net worth is the appropriate standard; and
(4) the trial court incorrectly rejected consolidation because
it mistakenly believed Appellants were seeking a method of
consolidation "only as to the four judgment debtors and did not
include the multitude of other companies which orbit around Mr.
Wang per his organizational chart."
According to the panel, "We reject this argument and conclude
the trial court did not abuse its discretion by separately
calculating Kachina's and AWMR's net worths based on the testimony
and financial statements regarding each such entity's net worth. We
also conclude that in calculating GAI's net worth, the trial court
did not err in including the net worths of GAI's subsidiaries
(since GAI owns them), but not the net worths of AAW or Wang.
Lastly, we conclude the trial court did not err in including the
net worths of all of Wang's entities in his net worth."
The panel holds, "We grant Appellants' motion in part, modify
the trial court's Net Worth Determination and Supersedeas Order and
affirm the order as modified. We conclude the amount of security
required to supersede the judgment is $150,044 for Kachina;
$461,031 for AWMR; $1,414,709 for GAI; and $1,509,656 for Wang.
When combined, these figures total $3,535,440 which
exceeds the amount of compensatory damages plus interest for the
anticipated duration of the appeal, which we have calculated as
$3,254,793.68. Therefore, we conclude that in the alternative,
Appellants may post joint security in the amount of $3,254,793.68,
provided that the surety or sureties will be liable for the entire
amount if the judgment is affirmed with respect to any Appellant."
A copy of the Court's Memorandum Opinion dated May 20, 2026, is
available at http://urlcurt.com/u?l=q6eOlH
About Kachina Air Inc.
Kachina Air, Inc. is a U.S. charter airline that provides on-demand
air travel services to clients across the country.
Kachina Air Inc. sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D. Tex. Case No. 25-9527) on
October 24, 2025. In its petition, the Debtor reports estimated
assets and liabilities up to $100,000.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Christopher M. Lopez handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Susan Tran Adams, Esq., of Tran Singh
LLP.
KALAMAZOO CANDLE: Seeks to Use Cash Collateral
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Kalamazoo Candle Company, LLC asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the Western District of Michigan for authority to use cash
collateral and provide adequate protection.
The Debtor argues that immediate access to cash collateral is
essential to maintain payroll, purchase inventory, pay utilities
and insurance, and preserve the value of the business for
creditors.
The business operates a retail candle store in downtown Kalamazoo,
Michigan, and is managed by its sole member, David A. McFarlin, who
submitted a declaration supporting the request. The Debtor states
that without access to cash collateral, it would suffer irreparable
harm and may be unable to continue operations. Financial
projections prepared by the company indicate it expects to generate
sufficient revenue to maintain operations and replenish the value
of the cash collateral during the bankruptcy process.
The Debtor estimates total assets at approximately $148,682,
including inventory, accounts receivable, cash, bank accounts, and
equipment. Of this amount, roughly $107,295 is considered cash
collateral. Several lenders claim security interests in the
company's assets, including Horizon Bank, First Source Bank,
Northern Great Lakes Initiative, and Fora Financial. Combined
secured debt exceeds $1.4 million.
To provide adequate protection, the Debtor proposes monthly
payments of $2,000 to Horizon Bank, replacement liens on
post-petition assets, turnover of proceeds from non-ordinary-course
asset sales, and regular financial reporting to creditors.
The Debtor contends that approving use of cash collateral is
necessary to preserve operations, maximize estate value, and
support a successful reorganization rather than liquidation.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=zCZaaW
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Kalamazoo Candle Company, LLC
Kalamazoo Candle Company, LLC is a Kalamazoo, Michigan-based candle
company founded in 2013. The company handcrafts made-to-order soy
candles and sells candle products and related fragrance and
accessory items, including classic candles, botanicals, large
2-wick candles, car fresheners, warmers, candle-care products,
matchboxes, aroma oils, wax melts, votives, and travel tins. It
also produces custom label candles, offers DIY candle-making
experiences, and supports wholesale candle ordering.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. W.D. Mich. Case No. 26-01606) on May 15,
2026. In the petition signed by David Adam McFarlin,
member/manager, the Debtor disclosed $148,682 in total assets and
$2,115,854 in total liabilities.
Judge Scott W. Dales oversees the case.
Steven M. Bylenga, Esq., at CBH ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS, PLLC,
represents the Debtor as legal counsel.
KEN'S BAR-B-QUE: Hearing Today on Bid to Use Cash Collateral
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida,
Jacksonville Division, is set to hold a hearing today to consider
extending Ken's Bar-B-Que, Inc.'s authority to use cash
collateral.
The Debtor's authority to use cash collateral under the court's
third interim order expires today.
The third interim order approved the payment of expenses with cash
collateral in accordance with the Debtor's budget. It granted
Seacoast Bank adequate protection through a monthly payment of
$3,500 and replacement liens on all post-petition assets of the
Debtor, maintaining the same validity and priority as its
pre-petition liens except avoidance actions.
Seacoast is represented by:
Raye C. Elliott, Esq.
AKERMAN LLP
401 East Jackson Street, Suite 1700
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: (813) 223-7333
Fax: (813) 223-2837
raye.elliott@akerman.com
About Ken's Bar-B-Que Inc.
Ken's Bar-B-Que, Inc. is a Florida-based restaurant company engaged
in the food service industry, specializing in barbecue cuisine.
Ken's Bar-B-Que, Inc. sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-00499) on February 5, 2026. In
its petition, the debtor reports estimated assets and liabilities
each in the range of $1 million to $10 million.
The case is overseen by Chief Bankruptcy Judge Jacob A. Brown.
The Debtor is represented by Bryan K. Mickler, Esq., of Mickler &
Mickler.
KEY PAINTING: Gets Final OK to Use Cash Collateral
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
entered a final order authorizing Key Painting & Decorating, LLC to
use cash collateral through July 16.
The Debtor was initially allowed to access cash collateral under
the court's April 28 interim order.
Under the final order, the Debtor is authorized to use up to
$580,000 in cash collateral to fund operations in accordance with
its budget, subject to a monthly variance cap of $30,000.
The Debtor's cash collateral consists of cash, bank account
proceeds, and accounts receivable, subject to liens held by secured
creditors, Orrstown Bank and LEAF Capital Funding, LLC.
As adequate protection, both creditors will receive replacement
liens, with the same extent and priority as existed on the petition
date. These liens remain valid even if the Debtor's bankruptcy case
is later dismissed or converted. If such liens later prove
insufficient, the creditors will receive superpriority claims.
In addition, Orrstown will receive payments from the Debtor as
further protection.
Events of default include noncompliance with the final order; case
conversion or dismissal; failure to file a Subchapter V plan by
July 8; or failure to confirm a plan by Oct. 1. Upon default and
notice, Orrstown may seek termination of cash collateral use.
A copy of the court's order and the Debtor's budget is available at
https://shorturl.at/zj3lZ from PacerMonitor.com.
About Key Painting & Decorating LLC
Key Painting & Decorating, LLC, founded in 1975 and based in
Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, provides residential, commercial, and
industrial painting services, along with wallpaper installation,
cabinet refinishing, and related interior and exterior work. The
company serves customers across Central Pennsylvania, including the
Harrisburg, Hershey, Lancaster, Mechanicsburg, and York areas.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. M.D. Pa. Case No. 26-00959) on April 9,
2026. In the petition signed by Bryan Daniels, member, the Debtor
disclosed $461,532 in assets and $1,506,586 in liabilities.
Judge Henry W. Van Eck oversees the case.
Craig A. Diehl, Esq., at the Law Offices of Craig A. Diehl,
represents the Debtor as bankruptcy counsel.
KINETIK HOLDINGS: S&P Affirms 'BB+' ICR on Continued Expansion
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S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'BB+' issuer credit rating on
Kinetik Holdings Inc. The outlook remains positive.
S&P also affirmed its 'BB+' issue-level rating on the senior
unsecured notes. The '3' (rounded estimate: 55%) recovery rating is
unchanged.
The positive outlook reflects S&P's expectation Kinetik will
maintain adjusted debt to EBITDA of 3.5x-4.0x through 2027.
Kinetik continues to expand its business through organic growth
projects and acquisitions, maintaining leverage of 3.5x-4.0x.
The affirmation reflects increased scale and leverage maintained at
3.5x-4x. In 2025, several of Kinetik's upstream customers shut in
volumes due to a lack of natural gas takeaway capacity from the
Permian Basin, which resulted in negative Waha Hub pricing. S&P
said, "Despite macroeconomic headwinds in 2025, we continue to
expect fundamentals to remain strong over the next couple of years.
Lower-than-expected volumes would continue through the first half
of 2026 but begin to alleviate once additional gas pipes such as
Hugh Brinson, Blackcomb and the Gulf Coast Express expansion come
on line later this year. Kinetik's position in the Permian remains
a key strength. We expect gas demand over the next several years
will only continue to increase as liquefied natural gas and data
center demand continue to ramp up."
Kinetik continues to increase scale through organic expansion and
acquisitions. S&P said, "The Kings Landing processing complex in
New Mexico was completed in 2025, and we expect the sour conversion
project to be in service by year-end 2026. The ECCC Pipeline, which
connects and optimizes capacity across the two systems in Texas and
New Mexico, will be in service in June 2026. The company also
announced a final investment decision on Kings Landing II, a new
300 million cubic feet per day processing plant at the Kings
Landing complex. We expect the project to be online in the second
half of 2028, brining Kinetik's systemwide processing capacity to
2.7 billion cubic feet per day."
S&P said, "To fund these projects, we forecast capital expenditure
(capex) of about $510 million in 2026 and $400 million-$450 million
in 2027. In our view, Kinetik's continued reinvestment in its
business is evidence of the long-term demand for natural gas
gathering and processing in the Delaware Basin. While we expect
elevated capex through at least year end 2027 related to several
major projects, Kinetik will generate at least $300 million in free
operating cash flow in 2026 and 2027.
"We expect more focus on growth opportunities than debt repayment,
increasing scale. The company stated its leverage target is
3.5x-4x, versus its previous 3.5x, given elevated capex. Kinetik
has continually operated within the upper end of that range for
several years. While we expect that it will trend toward the lower
end longer term, we expect it will continue to prioritize accretive
growth projects and modest dividend increases over the next couple
of years, rather than straight debt repayment. Despite this shift,
we expect that earnings and EBITDA growth, particularly starting in
2027, will contribute to deleveraging such that the company will be
more comparable with investment-grade peers.
"We expect adjusted debt to EBITDA of 3.5x-4x through 2027. We
expect S&P Global Ratings-adjusted EBITDA of $1 billion-$1.05
billion in 2026 and $1.1 billion-$1.2 billion in 2027, driven by
increased volumes across existing and new systems as well as new
commercial contracts. Kinetik has historically demonstrated a
conservative financial policy to finance growth projects, favoring
equity issuance and cash rather than raising debt. We expect it to
employ a similar strategy over our forecast period.
"The positive outlook on Kinetik reflects our expectation Kinetik
will maintain S&P Global Ratings-adjusted debt to EBITDA of 3.5x-4x
through 2027. We expect continued significant free cash flow,
expansion through acquisitions and organic growth, and maintained
contractedness and volumetric risk."
S&P could revise the outlook to stable if:
-- Prolonged underperformance of its gathering and processing
throughput volumes raises adjusted debt to EBITDA above 4x; or
-- The company adopts a more aggressive financial policy.
S&P could consider raising the ratings if the company:
-- Continues the trajectory of improving scale and footprint
through organic growth projects or acquisitions; and
-- Maintains a conservative financial policy with adjusted debt to
EBITDA of about 3.5x.
LEACH PAINTING: Gets Interim OK to Use Cash Collateral
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Leach Painting, Inc. received interim approval from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona to use cash collateral
through June 30.
Under the interim order, the Debtor is authorized to use cash
collateral solely for post-petition operating expenses in
accordance with an approved budget. Any budget savings achieved in
a month may be carried forward and used during the following
month.
The Debtor is not allowed to exceed budgeted expenses by more than
10% during any monthly period although actual tax obligations may
be paid in full.
A copy of the Debtor's budget is available at
https://shorturl.at/mv6BT from PacerMonitor.com.
As adequate protection for the Debtor's use of its cash collateral,
St. Louis Bank will receive a monthly payment of $12,500, with the
first payment due by June 30; and a replacement lien on the
Debtor's post-petition assets, with the same validity, priority and
extent as its pre-petition lien.
If the Debtor fails to make a required payment, St. Louis Bank may
seek expedited court relief after providing notice and a 10-day
opportunity to cure the default.
Aside from St. Louis Bank, the other creditors holding UCC
financing statements are Newtek Bank, N.A., Formentera Capital
Group, Expansion Capital, and Revenued. Total secured debt is
estimated at approximately $4.28 million while unsecured claims are
estimated at about $1.29 million. However, the Debtor reserves the
right to dispute the validity, enforceability, extent, and priority
of any alleged liens or claims. The Debtor specifically does not
concede that its revenues, accounts receivable or business proceeds
constitute cash collateral subject to creditors' liens.
The order is available at
http://bankrupt.com/misc/LEACHPAINTING_ICCOrder.pdf
Leach Painting employs 36 full-time workers, maintains an annual
payroll exceeding $3 million, and generated approximately $6.4
million in revenue during 2025.
The Debtor experienced severe cash flow disruptions after
defaulting on loans from several hard-money lenders. Creditors
pursued lawsuits and collection actions, including attempts to
intercept payments owed by customers, which caused the Debtor's
revenues to be withheld and interrupted its ability to pay ordinary
expenses. Despite these difficulties, the Debtor expects to
generate roughly $6.2 million in revenue over the next year and
reports approximately $506,000 in collectible accounts receivable.
About Leach Painting Inc.
Leach Painting, Inc. is a family-owned and operated painting
contractor founded in 1975 and serving the Phoenix Metro Area in
Arizona. The company provides residential painting services,
including interior, exterior, electrostatic, and wrought iron
painting. Its additional services include specialty coatings, paint
removal, pressure washing, drywall repairs, garage floor coating,
and gate refinishing.
Leach Painting sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Ariz. Case No. 26-04726) on May 12,
2026, with up to $1 million in assets and up to $10 million in
liabilities. Kristofer S. Hammon, president and chief executive
officer, signed the petition.
Eli Enger, Esq., at Udall Shumway PLC, represents the Debtor as
legal counsel.
LEGACY WORLDWIDE: Hires Rountree Leitman Klein & Geer as Counsel
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Legacy Worldwide, L.L.C. seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Northern District of Georgia to hire Rountree,
Leitman, Klein & Geer, LLC as legal counsel.
The firm will provide these services:
(a) give the Debtor legal advice with respect to its powers and
duties as Debtor-in-Possession in the management of its property;
(b) prepare on behalf of the Debtor as Debtor-in-Possession
necessary schedules, applications, motions, answers, orders,
reports and other legal matters;
(c) assist in examination of the claims of creditors;
(d) assist with formulation and preparation of the disclosure
statement and plan of reorganization and with the confirmation and
consummation thereof; and
(e) perform all other legal services for the Debtor as
Debtor-in-Possession that may be necessary herein.
The firm's attorneys will bill at hourly rates ranging from $375 to
$645. Paralegals and support staff will bill at hourly rates
ranging from $175 to $250. RLKG received a pre-petition retainer of
$50,000, of which $7,311.50 was applied to pre-petition fees and
expenses, leaving a balance of $42,688.50. RLKG may make periodic
applications for interim compensation.
Rountree, Leitman, Klein & Geer, LLC is a "disinterested person"
within the meaning of Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code,
according to court filings.
The firm can be reached at:
Will B. Geer, Esq.
ROUNTREE, LEITMAN, KLEIN & GEER, LLC
2987 Clairmont Road, Suite 350
Atlanta, GA 30329
Telephone: (404) 584-1238
E-mail: wgeer@rlkglaw.com
About Legacy Worldwide LLC
Legacy Worldwide, LLC operates an advertising firm providing
traditional and digital marketing services, including media buying,
script-to-screen production, and creative services, and is solely
owned by Damon Davis.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Ga. Case No. 26-52753) on March 1,
2026. In the petition signed by Damon Davis, chief executive
officer, the Debtor disclosed up to $500,000 in assets and up to
$10 million in liabilities. Honorable Judge Lisa Ritchey Craig
oversees the case.
Will Geer, Esq., at Rountree, Leitman, Klein & Geer, LLC,
represents the Debtor as legal counsel.
LEISURE INVESTMENTS: Says Ex-CEO Diverted Funds for Miami Penthouse
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James Nani of Bloomberg Law reports that marine entertainment
company Dolphin Co. has filed suit to recover money it says was
improperly diverted to fund a high-end penthouse in Miami
associated with former chief executive Eduardo Albor. The company
alleges that millions of dollars were transferred away from the
business through improper transactions that harmed creditors.
Court papers filed in Delaware accuse several Albor-affiliated
entities of receiving at least $2 million in funds originating from
Dolphin. The complaint alleges the transfers took place during a
period of mounting financial difficulties and continued even after
the company sought bankruptcy protection in March 2025.
According to the debtors, the transactions reflected a pattern of
self-dealing and concealment intended to benefit insiders. The
company contends that the transfers were unauthorized and that
assets belonging to the estate were improperly redirected for
personal or affiliated-party purposes rather than legitimate
business needs.
Dolphin is asking the bankruptcy court to avoid the disputed
transfers and require repayment of the funds. The case could play
an important role in determining whether additional assets can be
recovered for the benefit of creditors and other stakeholders in
the bankruptcy proceedings, the report states.
About Leisure Investments Holdings
Leisure Investments Holdings LLC and affiliates are operating under
the name "The Dolphin Company," manage over 30 attractions,
including dolphin habitats, marinas, water parks, and adventure
parks, located in eight countries across three continents. Their
primary operations are based in Mexico, the United States, and the
Caribbean, with locations in Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, the
Dominican Republic, and St. Kitts. These attractions are home to
approximately 2,400 animals from more than 80 species of marine
life, including a variety of marine mammals such as dolphins, sea
lions, manatees, and seals, as well as birds and reptiles. As of
2023, the marine mammal population at the Debtors' parks includes
roughly 295 dolphins, 51 sea lions, 18 manatees, and 18 seals.
Leisure Investments Holdings LLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of
the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Del. Lead Case 25-10606) on
March 31, 2025. In its petition, the Debtor reports estimated
assets and liabilities between $100 million and $500 million each.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein handles the
case.
The Debtors tapped Robert S. Brady, Esq., Sean T. Greecher, Esq.,
Allison S. Mielke, Esq., and Jared W. Kochenash, Esq. as counsels.
The Debtors' restructuring advisor is RIVERON MANAGEMENT SERVICES,
LLC. The Debtors' Claims & Noticing Agent is KURTZMAN CARSON
CONSULTANTS, LLC d/b/a VERITA GLOBAL.
LENA BRANDS: Gets Extension to Access Cash Collateral
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Lena Brands, LLC and affiliated debtors received another extension
from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to use
cash collateral.
The court entered a second interim order authorizing the Debtors to
use cash collateral to pay their expenses in accordance with an
approved budget. The Debtors may deviate from the budget by up to
15% of total budgeted disbursements without triggering a default.
The Debtors were initially allowed to access cash collateral under
the court's May 20 interim order.
US Foods, Inc., a secured creditor, asserts a security interest in
personal property under a 2024 credit application and a 202
promissory note while Libertas Funding, LLC, a merchant cash
advance lender, asserts liens on certain assets under its MCA
agreements with the Debtors.
US Foods will be granted adequate protection through replacement
liens on certain post-petition assets of the Debtors and a
superpriority administrative expense claim in case of any
diminution in the value of its collateral.
The second interim order grants no adequate protection to Libertas.
The MCA lender reserves the right to seek adequate protection,
object to cash collateral use, and assert priority over US Foods
and other creditors.
The order is available at
http://bankrupt.com/misc/LenaBrands_2ICCOrder.pdf
The court scheduled a final hearing for June 17 and set a June 10
deadline for filing objections.
Lena Brands and affiliated debtors -- Lena Holdings, LLC and Lena
Real Estate Holdings, LLC -- operate approximately 12 Coco's Bakery
and Shari's family-dining restaurants across California,
Washington, and Idaho. The Debtors acquired the restaurant brands
in October 2024 through an assignment for the benefit of creditors
transaction and assumed substantial liabilities, including unpaid
rent, tax obligations, and merchant cash advance financing
obligations. To support operations, the Debtors entered into
multiple MCA agreements, causing their debt burden to expand to
more than $5 million and contributing to severe liquidity
problems.
A major issue prompting the bankruptcy filing involved frozen
receivables held by Stripe, the payment processor for GrubHub and
DoorDash. Certain junior MCA lenders filed UCC financing statements
against both the debtors and Stripe, resulting in roughly $700,000
in frozen delivery-platform funds. The Debtors said these funds are
estate property and intend to file adversary proceedings seeking
turnover and emergency relief to regain access to the money.
There are also competing secured claims involving Libertas, US
Foods and various junior MCA lenders. Libertas is treated as the
senior secured creditor with approximately $1.66 million owed
although the collateral value is estimated at only $650,000, making
Libertas undersecured.
About Lena Brands
Lena Brands, LLC, doing business as Coco's Bakery, Inc. and
Shari's, operates family-style restaurant and bakery brands with
roots dating to 1948 for Coco's in Corona Del
Mar, California, and 1978 for Shari's in Hermiston, Oregon. The
company's restaurant concepts offer American and Northwest comfort
food. Its brands support dine-in service and, where available,
curbside pickup, delivery, and select outdoor dining ordering
options.
Lena Brands and affiliated debtors, Lena Holdings, LLC and Lena
Real Estate Holdings, LLC, sought relief under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Del. Lead Case No. 26-10792) on May
15, 2026. In its petition, Lena Brands reported total assets of
$1 million to $10 million and total liabilities of $10 million to
$50 million. The petition was signed by Samuel Nicholas Borgese
as sole member and owner.
Judge Thomas M. Horan oversees the cases.
The Debtors' counsel is Mette H. Kurth, Esq., at Pierson Ferdinand,
LLP.
LEXORA INC: Gets Fifth Interim OK for Post-Petition Factoring Deal
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Lexora Inc. received fifth interim approval from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New Dork to enter
into a post-petition factoring arrangement with SouthStar
Financial, LLC.
Under the fifth interim order, the Debtor is authorized to sell up
to $150,000 in accounts receivable to SouthStar from May 28 to June
4. The receivables sold under the post-petition factoring
arrangement become the sole property of SouthStar and are
transferred free and clear of liens and claims pursuant to Section
363(f) of the Bankruptcy Code.
The Debtor was previously allowed under the court's May 20 order to
sell up to $150,000 in accounts receivable to SouthStar through May
28.
To secure the Debtor's obligations under the factoring arrangement,
the court granted SouthStar first-priority post-petition liens on
and security interests in substantially all pre-petition and
post-petition assets of the Debtor, excluding certain carveouts
such as U.S. trustee fees, limited Chapter 7 trustee fees,
avoidance actions, and assets subject to purchase money security
interests.
The court further granted SouthStar superpriority administrative
expense status under Section 364(c)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code,
giving its claims priority over most other administrative expenses.
In addition, the court granted replacement liens to SouthStar and
two other secured creditors -- Dime Community Bank and Libertas
Funding, LLC -- to protect against any diminution in the value of
their collateral.
The court also lifted the automatic stay to permit SouthStar to
collect directly on accounts receivable sold before and after the
Debtor's bankruptcy filing, file financing statements, enforce
remedies upon default, and recover fees and expenses under the
factoring arrangement.
Under the fifth interim order, the Debtor is also authorized to
continue using cash collateral until it is terminated upon an event
of default such as the dismissal or conversion of its Chapter 11
case, confirmation of a bankruptcy plan, uncured defaults, or
cessation of operations.
A final hearing is scheduled for June 9, with objections due by
June 4.
The order is available at
http://bankrupt.com/misc/LEXORAINC_5thICCOrder.pdf
About Lexora Inc.
Lexora Inc., founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, sells
bathroom and kitchen products through online and showroom channels.
It offers vanities, bathtubs, faucets, mirrors, lighting, and
related accessories, and it also works with factories in Asia to
develop and source its product lines.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Case No. 26-10751) on April 6,
2026, with $50,000 to $100,000 in assets and $1 million to $10
million in liabilities. Andrey Bogan, in his capacity as president,
signed the petition.
Robert L. Rattet, Esq., at avidoff Hutcher & Citron, LLP represents
the Debtor as legal counsel.
LITHOTYPE COMPANY: Court Extends Cash Collateral Access to June 5
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois,
Eastern Division, entered a fourth interim order authorizing
Lithotype Company Inc. to use cash collateral to fund operations.
The authorization is temporary, covering the period from May 1
through June 5, pending a final hearing.
Under the fourth interim order, the Debtor is authorized to use
funds strictly in line with a court-approved budget. The Debtor
cannot exceed budget line items or total spending by more than 10%,
nor shift funds between categories without consent from Old
National Bank or the court. Moreover, cash collateral cannot be
used to pay professional fees unless specifically approved. All
incoming cash, including receivables must be deposited into a
debtor-in-possession account maintained at Old National Bank, and
no other bank accounts are permitted without approval.
To protect the bank's interests, the Debtor is required to make
payments, including a prior $50,000 payment and an additional
$25,000 payment. If unpaid, the bank may directly debit the DIP
account.
As additional protection, Old National Bank will be granted
replacement liens on post-petition assets such as cash,
receivables, and inventory, maintaining the same priority as its
pre-petition liens. The Debtor must also maintain insurance and
name the bank as loss payee.
The order requires weekly reporting, including cash flow
statements, receivables data, and bank statements, giving Old
National Bank full visibility into operations. Any default such as
unauthorized spending, reporting failures, or insurance lapses
triggers a seven-day cure period, after which the bank can seek to
terminate cash collateral use or lift the automatic stay.
A final hearing is scheduled for June 2.
A copy of the court's order and the Debtor's budget is available at
https://shorturl.at/OQ4yz from PacerMonitor.com.
Old National Bank, as lender, is represented by:
Adam B. Rome, Esq.
Greiman, Rome, & Griesmeyer, LLC
205 W. Randolph St., Ste. 2300
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312-428-2750
arome@grglegal.com
About Lithotype Company Inc.
Lithotype Company Inc. sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Case No. 26-02207) with $1
million to $10 million in assets and $10 million to $50 million in
liabilities. The petition was signed by John E. Gerba as director
of finance.
Judge Daniel R. Fine oversees the case.
The Debtor is represented by:
Scott R. Clar, Esq.
Crane, Simon, Clar & Goodman
312-641-6777
sclar@cranesimon.com
LIVECONNECTIONS.ORG: U.S. Trustee Flags Missed Chapter 11 Reports
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Ben Zigterman of Law360 Bankruptcy Authority reports that the
Chapter 11 case of World Cafe Live is facing a new challenge after
the U.S. Trustee's Office moved to dismiss the proceedings over
alleged reporting failures. The Philadelphia nonprofit operates a
well-known live music and entertainment venue.
According to the trustee, the debtor failed to file monthly
operating reports as required under bankruptcy rules. These reports
provide critical information regarding revenue, expenses, cash
flow, and overall financial condition during the restructuring
process.
The trustee maintains that the failure to submit the reports
constitutes sufficient cause for dismissal. The motion now leaves
World Cafe Live at risk of losing bankruptcy protection unless it
remedies the deficiencies and satisfies the court's reporting
requirements, the report states.
About LiveConnections.org
LiveConnections.org, doing business as World Cafe Live, operates as
Pennsylvania non-profits and functions as a prominent independent
music venue, educational hub, and community space in Philadelphia.
Real Entertainment-Philadelphia, LLC serves as the operational
subsidiary.
The Debtors sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Lead Case No. 26-10973) on March 10, 2026.
At the time of the filing, LiveConnections.org disclosed up to $10
million in both assets and liabilities.
Judge Ashley M. Chan oversees the cases.
Albert A. Ciardi, Esq., at Ciardi Ciardi and Astin, represents the
Debtors as legal counsel.
LOIS MIRIAM: Files Emergency Bid to Use Cash Collateral
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Lois Miriam, LLC asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western
District of Washington, Seattle, for authority to continue using
cash collateral and provide adequate protection, through the
earlier of confirmation of its reorganization plan or June 29,
2026.
The court previously granted interim and final authority for the
Debtor to use cash collateral, but that authorization expired on
May 11, 2026. The business is facing immediate operational strain
because it no longer has authority to use its available cash.
As of the filing date, the Debtor held approximately $32,808 in
cash and no accounts receivable or cash equivalents.
The Debtor identifies two secured lenders with asserted liens on
its assets: OnDeck, which claims approximately $75,704 and holds
the senior secured position, and Vox Funding, which claims
approximately $77,387 as a junior secured creditor.
The Debtor contends that continued use of cash collateral is
essential to maintain operations, especially to meet an upcoming
payroll obligation due on May 22, 2026. Failure to pay employees
and operating expenses could result in irreparable harm to the
business, loss of customers and vendors, and a decline in estate
value.
To adequately protect OnDeck, the Debtor proposes granting
replacement liens on post-petition cash and receivables, continuing
monthly adequate protection payments of $1,000, and providing
financial reporting upon request. The Debtor also seeks authority
to operate under a twenty-week amended budget and exceed budgeted
amounts by up to 15% if necessary.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=HW9xJ1
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Lois Miriam LLC
Lois Miriam, LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. W.D. Wash. Case No. 26-10402) on February
9, 2026, with up to $50,000 in assets and $500,001 to $1 million in
liabilities.
Judge Timothy W. Dore oversees the case.
The Debtor is represented by Steven M. Palmer, Esq., at Cairncross
& Hempelmann, P.S.
LOVO INC: AI Voice Firm Seeks Ch. 7 Bankruptcy Amid Copyright Suit
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Vince Sullivan of Law360 Bankruptcy Authority reports that Lovo
Inc., an AI-powered voice synthesis company, has entered Chapter 7
bankruptcy in New York as it continues to battle a putative class
action accusing it of exploiting voice actors' recordings to
develop artificial intelligence-generated voices. The case
highlights the increasing legal scrutiny facing AI companies that
rely on human-generated content and likenesses.
According to the lawsuit, voice actors contend that their voices
were used to train or create synthetic voice models without
adequate consent. The plaintiffs argue that the company profited
from digital reproductions of their voices while depriving them of
compensation and control over how their performances were used.
The Chapter 7 filing signals that Lovo intends to liquidate rather
than reorganize its operations. A court-appointed trustee will
oversee the sale of assets and the administration of claims, while
the pending litigation could become part of the broader creditor
recovery process, the report relays.
About Lovo Inc.
Lovo Inc. is a technology company specializing in generative
artificial intelligence and voice synthesis solutions. Its platform
allows businesses, creators, and enterprises to generate realistic
AI voices and voiceovers for a wide range of commercial and
creative uses.
Lovo Inc. sought relief under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code
(Bankr. S.D. N.Y. Case No. 26-11249) on May 27, 2026.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Lisa G. Beckerman handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Brian Powers, Esq. of Rimon P.C.
LUCERO LLC: Has Until July 10 to Use Cash Collateral
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Lucero, LLC has been given until July 10 to use the cash collateral
of its secured creditors to fund its operations.
Under the order entered by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Northern District of California, San Francisco Division, the Debtor
is authorized to use cash collateral to pay operating expenses in
accordance with its monthly budget, subject to a variance of up to
10% per month. Any unused budget amounts can roll over and increase
the following month's available funds.
As adequate protection for any diminution in value of their
collateral, secured creditors will be granted replacement liens on
all post-petition property acquired by the Debtor, with the same
priority, validity, and extent as their pre-petition liens. These
replacement liens do not apply to Chapter 5 avoidance actions and
remain subordinate to compensation and expense claims of any
trustee and estate professionals.
Lucero's cash collateral consists of rental income from a portfolio
of residential and commercial properties. The Debtor's estate is
valued at approximately $11.5 million in real property assets,
offset by roughly $5.4 million in secured debt.
Secured creditors include Kerry Welsh, Trustee of Stedgh Trust, Ben
Ishi Hai Inc., San Francisco Tax Collector, and PKN Investments,
LLC. The Debtor believes these secured creditors are "oversecured"
and, thus, protected by substantial equity cushions (ranging from
20% to 73%).
About Lucero LLC
Lucero LLC provides services related to real estate, including
property management, real estate appraisal, and other support
services.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Calif. Case No. 26-30160) on February
25, 2026. In the petition signed by Henry Richard Lucero,
co-managing member, the Debtor disclosed up to $50 million in
assets and up to $10 million in liabilities.
Judge Dennis Montali oversees the case.
Matthew D. Metzger, Esq., at Belvedere Legal, P.C., represents the
Debtor as bankruptcy counsel.
MADRONE - MS STUDENT: S&P Assigns 'BB+' Rating on Revenue Bonds
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S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'BB+' long-term rating to
Development Authority of Fulton County, Georgia's $136.7 million
series 2026A-1 (senior), $450,000 2026A-2 taxable (senior), and
$10.4 million 2026B (subordinate) student housing revenue bonds
issued for Madrone - MS Student Housing I LLC.
The outlook is stable.
S&P said, "We analyzed the project's environmental, social, and
governance (ESG) credit factors pertaining to its demand,
management and governance, and financial performance. We view the
project's ESG factors as neutral in our credit rating analysis.
"The stable outlook reflects our expectation that during the
outlook period, construction will progress on time and within
budget.
"We could consider a negative rating action if there are cost
overruns or construction delays that inhibit the project's ability
to open on time. Beyond the outlook period, we could consider a
negative rating action if occupancy is materially weaker than
projected, pressuring the project's ability to meet covenanted
coverage.
"We do not expect to raise the rating or revise the outlook to
positive during the outlook period as the project will be under
construction. Beyond the outlook period, an established trend of
strong occupancy and DSC over 1.2x on all debt obligations could
lead to a positive rating action."
MAKIIN LLC: Gets Interim OK to Use Cash Collateral
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The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of
Texas, Houston Division, entered an interim order granting MaKiin
LLC's emergency motion to use cash collateral.
The debtor may exceed individual budget line items by up to 10%
cumulatively, provided total expenditures do not exceed the overall
budget by more than 10%, and unused budgeted amounts may be
reallocated within operations.
As adequate protection for secured creditors, the court granted
replacement liens on post-petition cash, receivables, and similar
proceeds to the same extent and priority as prepetition liens, up
to $55,419.10, representing the asserted value of the cash
collateral.
The debtor is also required to establish a $20,000 reserve fund
from excess operating funds and supplemental contributions from
representative Warattayar Srasrisuwan to help satisfy secured
creditor obligations under a future plan of reorganization. The
debtor must also act prudently to preserve the value of the
business as a going concern.
The order preserves all creditor rights and expressly states that
it does not determine the validity, extent, or enforceability of
any liens or claims. It also establishes a carve-out subordinating
secured creditor liens to certain administrative expenses,
including court fees, U.S. Trustee fees, trustee expenses capped at
$15,000, Subchapter V trustee fees, and court-approved professional
fees. The protections granted to secured creditors survive
dismissal or conversion of the case unless modified by future
orders.
The court also enforced and modified the automatic stay to prohibit
collection actions against both the debtor and its representative,
Warattayar Srasrisuwan, during the reorganization process. Any
account freezes, levies, or restrictions on their financial
accounts must be lifted immediately unless otherwise ordered. The
authority granted under the order terminates upon specified events,
including dismissal, conversion, appointment of a trustee,
confirmation of a plan, or material breach of the order.
A final hearing is scheduled for June 22, 2026, with objections due
by June 15, 2026.
A copy of the Debtor's budget is available at
https://shorturl.at/f56in from PacerMonitor.com.
About MaKiin LLC
MaKiin LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D. Tex. Case No. 26-33560) with $50,001
to $100,000 in assets and $1,000,001 to $10 million in
laibilities.
Judge Hon. Jeffrey P Norman oversees the case.
The Debtor is represented by:
Elias Marwan Yazbeck
The Law Office Of Elias M. Yazbeck, PLLC
Tel: 281-755-7320
Email: elias@yazbecklaw.com
MAPLE TREE: Employs Kemp Tax Services as Accountant and Bookkeeper
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Maple Tree Metalworks LLC seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Middle District of Alabama to employ Michele Kemp of
Kemp Tax Services as a certified tax preparer, accountant, and
bookkeeper.
Ms. Kemp will provide these services:
(a) perform general accounting and bookkeeping services for the
Debtor-in-Possession and/or bankruptcy estate;
(b) assist with preparing and filing income tax returns with the
Alabama Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service;
(c) provide ongoing accounting and bookkeeping support as
requested during the pendency of the bankruptcy case; and
(d) perform other related financial and recordkeeping tasks
necessary for case administration.
Michele Kemp will be compensated at an hourly rate of $50. Data
entry, photocopies, and phone calls are included in the hourly
rate. Travel expenses, if applicable, are billed at the prevailing
IRS mileage rate. Kemp has not received any prepetition retainer
for the requested employment.
Ms. Kemp is disclosed as a "disinterested" professional as that
term defined in the Bankruptcy Code and does not hold or represent
any interest adverse to the Debtor-in-Possession or its bankruptcy
estate and has no known connections to creditors or other estate
parties, according to court filings.
The firm can be reached at:
Michele Kemp
Kemp Tax Services
Slocomb, AL 36375
About Maple Tree Metalworks LLC
Maple Tree Metalworks, LLC is a specialty metal fabrication
business.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. M.D. Ala. Case No. 26-10441) on April 16,
2026. In the petition signed by Marcus Carroll, member, the Debtor
disclosed up to $100,000 in assets and up to $500,000 in
liabilities.
Judge Christopher L. Hawkins oversees the case.
Anthony Brian Bush, Esq., at The Bush Law Firm, LLC, represents the
Debtor as legal counsel.
MARTEZ INC: Case Summary & 19 Unsecured Creditors
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Debtor: Martez, Inc.
786 Decker Place
Paramus, NJ 07652
Business Description: Martez, Inc. is a real estate holding
company with residential and mixed-use properties in Hudson
County, New Jersey. Its portfolio includes properties in West
New York, Weehawken and Guttenberg, including 6408-6410 Polk
Street, 6300 Bergenline Avenue, 99 Clifton Terrace and 83
68th Street.
Chapter 11 Petition Date: May 26, 2026
Court: United States Bankruptcy Court
District of New Jersey
Case No.: 26-15929
Debtor's Counsel: Mark J. Politan, Esq.
POLITAN LAW, LLC
88 East Main Street, #502
Mendham, NJ 07945
Tel: 973-768-6072
E-mail: mpolitan@politanlaw.com
Total Assets: $5,501,752
Total Liabilities: $231,092
The petition was signed by Carlene Hernandez as officer.
A full-text copy of the petition, which includes a list of the
Debtor's 19 unsecured creditors, is available for free on
PacerMonitor at:
https://www.pacermonitor.com/view/JRVFILQ/Martez_Inc__njbke-26-15929__0001.0.pdf?mcid=tGE4TAMA
MARTIN’S DISPOSAL: Gets Final OK to Use Cash Collateral
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Kentucky,
Bowling Green Division, entered a final order authorizing Martin's
Disposal LLC's use of cash collateral.
Under the order, the debtor may use cash collateral in accordance
with the Supplemental Budget filed with the motion. The use of
funds is subject to reasonable variances and applies to expenses as
they become due and payable, allowing the debtor flexibility to
meet day-to-day operational obligations.
To provide adequate protection for secured creditors, the Court
preserved the interests of Commercial Credit Group, QuickCapital
LLC, and Fundfi Merchants Funding, LLC.
These creditors are deemed to retain continuing security interests
in the debtor's accounts to the extent that such interests existed
in the cash collateral prior to the commencement of the bankruptcy
case.
Martin's Disposal LLC
Martin's Disposal LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. W.D. Ken. Case No. 26-10250) with
$500,001 to $1 million in assets and $1,000,001 to $10 million in
laibilities.
Judge Hon. Joan A Lloyd oversees the case.
The Debtor is represented by:
Robert C. Chaudoin
Tel: 270-842-5611
Email: chaudoin@harlinparker.com
MAYFLOWER CHOICE: Seeks Cash Collateral Access
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Mayflower Choice Care, Inc asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Maryland for authority to use cash collateral and
provide adequate protection.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is identified as the
Debtor's sole secured creditor as a result of a prepetition
Economic Injury Disaster Loan made during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The SBA perfected its security interest through a blanket UCC-1
filing with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation.
Under the loan documents, the SBA's lien extends to substantially
all of the debtor’s assets, including inventory, equipment,
accounts receivable, deposit accounts, healthcare insurance
receivables, software, general intangibles, proceeds, and
after-acquired property. As of the bankruptcy filing date, the
debtor owed approximately $625,290 on the SBA obligation.
MCCI operates a pediatric home healthcare and private duty nursing
business licensed by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental
Hygiene. Most of its revenue comes from Medicaid reimbursements for
in-home nursing services provided to pediatric patients.
The Debtor explains that its financial distress arose from several
converging factors, including a shortage of nurses willing to
travel to rural areas of Maryland, state budget cuts, delays caused
by Maryland's implementation of a new electronic visit verification
payment system, and a decline in patients because many undocumented
families became reluctant to seek services or remain visible within
government systems. These operational and economic difficulties
caused the Debtor to fall behind on its SBA loan obligations.
After the loan default, the SBA allegedly began offsetting Medicaid
reimbursements otherwise payable to the debtor, severely impairing
MCCI's cash flow and ability to continue operations. These offsets
effectively triggered the bankruptcy filing. The automatic stay
imposed by the Chapter 11 case halted the offsets and allowed the
debtor to regain access to incoming Medicaid revenue. The Debtor
asserts that continued access to these funds is essential to
maintaining operations and paying necessary expenses, particularly
payroll for its 22 nurses, as well as rent, insurance, and
administrative expenses.
On April 14, 2026, the Debtor previously filed a request for
interim authority to use cash collateral, and the bankruptcy court
granted interim relief on May 5, 2026. Since then, the Debtor and
SBA negotiated a consensual arrangement permitting the Debtor to
continue using cash collateral nunc pro tunc from the petition date
for ordinary-course operating expenses. The agreed budget
authorizes expenditures for payroll, rent, insurance, professional
fees, Subchapter V trustee fees, and other operating costs
necessary to preserve the business. The Debtor may exceed budgeted
amounts by up to 15%, except with respect to owner compensation,
which is not subject to the variance allowance.
As adequate protection for the SBA, the Debtor agreed to provide
replacement liens and security interests in postpetition assets and
proceeds that would have constituted collateral absent the
bankruptcy filing. The Debtor contends these protections are fair
and sufficient to protect the SBA against any diminution in value
while simultaneously preserving the business as a going concern.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=R8966f
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Mayflower Choice Care Inc.
Mayflower Choice Care, Inc. sought protection under Chapter 11 of
the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Md. Case No. 26-12805) on March 17,
2026. At the time of the filing, the Debtor reported assets of up
to $50,000 and liabilities of between $500,001 and $1 million.
Judge Lori S. Simpson oversees the case.
Gilman & Edwards, LLC is the Debtor's legal counsel.
MED-RIDE INC: Unsecured Creditors to Split $55K over 5 Years
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Med-Ride, Inc., filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle
District of Tennessee a Plan of Reorganization under Subchapter V
dated May 19, 2026.
The Debtor is an independently owned, non-emergency medical
transportation company owned and operated by its sole owner, Joseph
Musoke.
Mr. Musoke first became involved with the Debtor in 2022. At that
time, the Debtor was an operating, licensed medical transportation
company, with 74 vehicles in its fleet and a stable of drivers,
that had existed and operated since 2003. Mr. Musoke decided to buy
all outstanding stock in the Debtor (by and through his holding
company) and operate the Debtor himself.
The Debtor is an operating business capable of positive cash flows,
but it has faced several serious issues that necessitate
reorganization. The Debtor continues to feel the effects of the
failed Moody's acquisition, and associated debt guarantees, along
with the expensive secured debt financing the Debtor must service
each month on depreciating assets.
Through a Chapter 11, Subchapter V reorganization, the Debtor is
optimistic that it can successfully reorganize and emerge from
Chapter 11 through continued operations with a confirmable plan
sufficient to satisfy operating expenses, fully satisfy all
obligations to priority creditors, pay secured creditors the value
of their collateral with interest, and pay general unsecured
creditors more than they would receive in a Chapter 7 liquidation.
The Debtor elected the Chapter 11 process to preserve its going
concern value, continue providing its critical transportation
services to elderly, disabled, and low-income Tennesseans, and
remain a stable source of income for its employees. The Debtor now
files this Plan of Reorganization.
The Debtor's financial projections show that the Debtor will have
projected disposable income of $650,506.25. The Plan provides for
distributions to claimants in excess of this amount.
This Plan of Reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Code proposes
to pay the creditors of the Debtor from cash flow from business
operations as set forth herein.
Non-priority unsecured creditors holding allowed claims will
receive pro rata distributions totaling $55,000.00 to the class.
This Plan also provides for the payment of administrative and
priority claims.
Class 26 shall consist of the allowed unsecured claims not entitled
to priority and not expressly included in the definition of any
other class. The Plan provides a pool of $55,000.00 to be paid
pro-rata to the claimholders in this class. There shall be five
lump-sum payments (for a total disbursement of $55,000.00) paid
prorata to the claimholders in this class as follows:
* $10,000 to be paid on or before the first anniversary of the
Effective Date;
* $10,000 to be paid on or before the second anniversary of
the Effective Date;
* $10,000 to be paid on or before the third anniversary of the
Effective Date;
* $10,000 to be paid on or before the fourth anniversary of
the Effective Date; and
* $15,000 to be paid on or before the fifth anniversary of the
Effective Date.
Class 27 shall consist of the shares in the Debtor. Joseph Law
Corporation, the holding company owned by Mr. Joseph Musoke, will
retain 100% of the outstanding shares in the Debtor.
The Debtor will continue to operate to generate revenue to fund the
Plan. To the extent the Debtor experiences any income or expense
shocks during the term of Plan performance, the Debtor shall rely
on the expense reserve built into the attached budget.
A full-text copy of the Plan of Reorganization dated May 19, 2026
is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=WIBE3w from
PacerMonitor.com at no charge.
Counsel to the Debtor:
Henry E. Hildebrand, IV, Esq.
Dunham Hildebrand Payne Waldron, PLLC
9020 Overlook Blvd, Ste 316
Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: (629) 777-6539
Email: ned@dhnashville.com
About Med-Ride Inc.
Med-Ride, Inc., based in Dickson, Tennessee, provides non emergency
medical transportation services, operating a mixed fleet of SUVs,
minivans and passenger vans that includes 2022 to 2024 model-year
Ford, GMC, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Honda, Chrysler and Toyota
vehicles. The company supports patient transport needs for medical
appointments and related healthcare travel, with fleet assets
structured through a combination of owned, financed and leased
vehicles.
Med-Ride, Inc. in Dickson, TN, sought relief under Chapter 11 of
the Bankruptcy Code filed its voluntary petition for Chapter 11
protection (Bankr. M.D. Tenn. Case No. 26-01653) on April 8, 2026,
listing $560,187 in assets and $3,052,745 in liabilities. Joseph
Musoke as president, signed the petition.
Judge Nancy B Kin oversees the case.
DUNHAM HILDEBRAND PAYNE WALDRON, PLLC, serves as the Debtor's legal
counsel.
MEDICAL SOLUTIONS: S&P Downgrades ICR to 'CCC-', Outlook Negative
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S&P Global Ratings lowered its issuer credit rating on Omaha-based
healthcare staffing company Medical Solutions Parent Holdings Inc.
to 'CCC-' from 'CCC+'. At the same time, S&P lowered its
issue-level rating on the company's revolver and first-lien term
loan to 'CCC-' from 'CCC+' and its issue-level rating on the
second-lien term loan to 'C' from 'CCC-'. S&P's '3' recovery rating
on the revolver and first-lien term loan and '6' recovery rating on
the second-lien term loan are unchanged.
S&P said, "The negative outlook reflects our expectation the
company will undertake a debt restructuring or distressed exchange
in the next six months that we would view as tantamount to a
default under our criteria. We believe Medical Solutions is
vulnerable to the nonpayment of its debt obligations and dependent
upon favorable business conditions or cash injections from its
financial sponsor to meet its financial obligations.
"Medical Solutions continues to underperform our expectations due
to a sharp decline in its financial performance in recent years
related to an industrywide decline in the demand for temporary
nurse staffing. Given that our base-case forecast does not
incorporate significant upside, we view the company's current
capital structure as unsustainable and believe a distressed
exchange or conventional default is inevitable.
"In addition, we believe Medical Solutions will potentially
undertake a distressed transaction in less than four months, given
the upcoming maturities of its revolver and accounts-receivable
securitization facility in November and September 2026,
respectively.
"Financial performance has been very weak. Medical Solutions has
experienced a steep deterioration in its profitability over the
past few years (we estimate its adjusted EBITDA margin contracted
to about 4.7% for full year 2025 from 13.4% in 2022) due to
declining demand for travel nurses and allied health segments,
which we expect will remain soft. In addition, although the
company's bill rates have declined from their peak levels during
the COVID-19 pandemic, its pay rates remain high, which is
significantly pressuring its profitability.
"We see increased risk of a near-term debt restructuring that we
would view as distressed. This reflects our expectation for a
minimal improvement in the company's financial performance, as well
as its persistent cash flow deficits, limited remaining liquidity,
and approaching debt maturities.
"We do not anticipate significant upside for the company's
financial performance over the next couple of years, given the
challenges in the temporary nurse staffing business. We project
Medical Solutions will continue to generate large cash flow
deficits and anticipate its cash interest expense will continue to
far exceed its reported EBITDA, which is a trend that is not
sustainable. Additionally, the company's two sources of liquidity,
its cash flow revolver and accounts-receivable securitization
facility, both mature in the next six months. Given Medical
Solutions' ongoing cash flow deficits, significantly high adjusted
leverage, and virtually zero remaining liquidity, we believe a
distressed exchange or debt restructuring is inevitable."
The negative outlook reflects the elevated risk that Medical
Solutions will undertake a restructuring transaction or distressed
exchange in the next six months due to its weak operating
performance, deteriorating cash flow measures, and limited
liquidity.
S&P said, "We could lower our ratings on Medical Solutions if it
fails to successfully refinance its 2026 maturities or announces a
transaction we would view as tantamount to a default under our
criteria.
"We could raise our ratings on Medical Solutions if it successfully
refinances and improves its performance trends such that we believe
it will generate sufficient cash flow."
N.K.G. CORP: Gets Interim OK to Use Cash Collateral
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York
entered an interim order authorizing N.K.G. Corp. for authority to
use cash collateral.
The Debtor is authorized to use cash collateral pursuant to a
30-day budget and cash-flow forecast, subject to a permitted
variance allowing actual cumulative disbursements up to 20% above
budgeted amounts. The debtor was permitted to use funds only for
property expenses, general corporate purposes, case administration
costs, and obligations approved under the order.
The Debtor projects total monthly operational expenses of $37,580.
Several secured creditors asserted claims against the debtor’s
assets, including U.S. Bank National Association, the U.S. Small
Business Administration, TD Bank, and DB Lead Source Inc. While
U.S. Bank and TD Bank did not receive periodic adequate protection
payments outside of future treatment under a plan of
reorganization, secured parties were granted replacement liens on
post-petition assets to protect against any diminution in
collateral value arising from the debtor's use of cash collateral.
These adequate protection liens became automatically perfected
without additional filings, although creditors retained a 60-day
period to challenge lien validity.
The order also established termination events that could end the
debtor's authority to use cash collateral, including unauthorized
use of funds, dismissal or conversion of the bankruptcy case, or
material modification of the order. Any termination required seven
days' notice to the debtor and the U.S. Trustee.
A final hearing on continued use of cash collateral was scheduled
for June 17, 2026, with objections due by June 10, 2026.
About N.K.G. Corp.
N.K.G. Corp. provides residential construction and renovation
services, including remodeling, woodwork, painting, electrical, and
plumbing work.
N.K.G. filed a petition under Chapter 11, Subchapter V of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. E.D. N.Y. Case No. 25-44858) on October 8,
2025, with $1 million to $10 million in assets and liabilities.
Ronald Friedman, Esq., at Rimon, PC serves as Subchapter V
trustee.
Judge Nancy Hershey Lord presides over the case.
Troy J. Lambert, Esq., at Alter & Barbaro Esq represents the Debtor
as legal counsel.
NEOTEK INC: Seeks Approval to Hire Lindauer & Vaughn as Counsel
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Neotek Inc. seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division to hire Joyce W.
Lindauer of Lindauer & Vaughn to serve as legal counsel.
Ms. Lindauer will provide these services:
(a) provide legal representation to the Debtor in connection with
its Chapter 11 case;
(b) assist the Debtor in proposing a Plan of Reorganization and
moving forward in the bankruptcy proceedings;
(c) defend the Debtor in various matters arising in the bankruptcy
case; and
(d) perform other legal services necessary in the administration
of the Chapter 11 case.
Ms. Lindauer will receive an hourly rate of $625; Paul B. Geilich,
Of Counsel, shall receive $595 per hour; and a paralegal rate of
$250 per hour shall apply to Dian Gwinnup.
Lindauer & Vaughn has also received a retainer of $21,738, which
included a $1,738.00 filing fee, paid by the Debtor. Compensation
will be on an hourly basis, plus reimbursement of actual, necessary
expenses.
Lindauer & Vaughn is a "disinterested person" within the meaning of
Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code, according to court
filings.
The firm can be reached at:
Joyce W. Lindauer, Esq.
Lindauer & Vaughn
117 S. Dallas Street
Ennis, TX 75119
Telephone: (972) 503-4033
Facsimile: (972) 503-4034
E-mail: joyce@joycelindauer.com
About Neotek Inc.
Neotek Inc. sought protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy
Code (Bankr. N.D. Tex. Case No. 26-42078) on May 11, 2026.
At the time of the filing, Debtor had estimated assets of between
$500,001 to $1 million and liabilities of between $500,001 to $1
million.
Judge Edward L. Morris oversees the case.
Lindauer & Vaughn is Debtor's legal counsel.
NEW FAITH: Seeks to Hire Rountree Leitman as Legal Counsel
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New Faith Christian Church, Inc. seeks approval from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia to hire
Rountree, Leitman, Klein & Geer, LLC to serve as legal counsel.
The firm will provide these services:
(a) give the Debtor legal advice with respect to its powers and
duties as Debtor-in-Possession in the management of its property;
(b) prepare on behalf of the Debtor as Debtor-in-Possession
necessary schedules, applications, motions, answers, orders,
reports and other legal matters;
(c) assist in examination of the claims of creditors;
(d) assist with formulation and preparation of the disclosure
statement and plan of reorganization and with the confirmation and
consummation thereof; and
(e) perform all other legal services for the Debtor as
Debtor-in-Possession that may be necessary herein.
RLKG attorneys will be compensated at standard hourly rates ranging
from $375 to $645 for attorneys and $175 to $275 for paralegals.
The firm also received a $35,000 pre-petition security retainer,
with a remaining balance of $30,316.50 after initial fees and
filing costs.
Rountree, Leitman, Klein & Geer, LLC is a "disinterested person"
within the meaning of Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code,
according to court filings, and does not hold an interest adverse
to the estate.
The firm can be reached at:
Will B. Geer, Esq.
Elizabeth A. Childers, Esq.
ROUNTREE LEITMAN KLEIN & GEER, LLC
Century Plaza I
2987 Clairmont Road, Suite 350
Atlanta, GA 30329
Telephone: (404) 584-1238
E-mail: wgeer@rlkglaw.com
echilders@rlkglaw.com
About New Faith Christian Church, Inc.
New Faith Christian Church is a church located in Stockbridge,
Georgia, with listed service locations in Atlanta, Mableton, Macon,
and Stockbridge. The church provides in-person and online worship
services, livestream experiences, visitor connection, and new
members training. Its member programming includes information on
ministry vision, mission, beliefs, fellowship, partnership, and
service opportunities.
New Faith Christian Church, Inc. sought protection under Chapter 11
of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Ga. Case No. 26-55957) on May
4, 2026. At the time of filing, the Debtor had estimated assets of
between $10,000,001 and $50 million and liabilities of between
$1,000,001 and $10 million.
Rountree, Leitman, Klein & Geer, LLC is the Debtor's legal counsel.
NUSSBAUM LOWINGER: NY Judge Doubts Ch.11 Eligibility of Affiliates
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Emily Lever of Law360 Bankruptcy Authority reports that a New York
bankruptcy court on Friday, May 29, 2026, questioned the Chapter 11
filings of two commercial real estate firms headed by Mark J.
Nussbaum, signaling doubts about whether the proceedings are
appropriate for entities seeking to wind down operations. The judge
focused on the purpose and necessity of the bankruptcy cases.
The court examined whether the debtors' objectives could be
achieved outside bankruptcy and whether Chapter 11 protections are
being used for reasons consistent with the Bankruptcy Code. The
judge emphasized the need for a clear reorganization or
value-preservation rationale when companies seek relief under
Chapter 11, the report relays.
While the cases remain pending, the court's comments suggest that
the debtors could face challenges in obtaining future approvals
unless they can demonstrate a compelling bankruptcy-related
justification. The judge left open the possibility of further
review as the proceedings continue, according to Law360.
About Nussbaum Lowinger LLP
Nussbaum Lowinger LLP is a professional services firm operating as
a limited liability partnership, typically engaged in legal
advisory and related services for corporate and institutional
clients.
Nussbaum Lowinger LLP sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-22383) on April 16, 2026. In
its petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets of
$10MM–$50MM and estimated liabilities of
$100MM–$500MM.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Sean H. Lane handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Jonathan L. Flaxer, Esq. of Spencer
Fane LLP.
OAK-BARK CORP: Case Summary & 15 Unsecured Creditors
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Debtor: Oak-Bark Corporation
333 Neils Eddy Road
Riegelwood, NC 28456
Business Description: Oak-Bark Corporation is associated with
former and retained chemical-manufacturing site assets in
Riegelwood, North Carolina. The company acquired the property and
retained ownership or operational responsibility for certain site
assets. Portions of the property have also been owned, leased, or
operated by chemical manufacturers including Hexion, Entegris, and
Koch Sulfur Products.
Chapter 11 Petition Date: May 26, 2026
Court: United States Bankruptcy Court
Eastern District of North Carolina
Case No.: 26-02352
Judge: Hon. Joseph N Callaway
Debtor's Counsel: George Mason Oliver, Esq.
THE LAW OFFICES OF GEORGE OLIVER, PLLC
P.O. Box 1548
New Bern, NC 28563
Tel: 252-633-1930
Total Assets: $3,258,802
Total Liabilities: $1,545,555
The petition was signed by James C. Barker as president.
A full-text copy of the petition, which includes a list of the
Debtor's 15 unsecured creditors, is available for free on
PacerMonitor at:
https://www.pacermonitor.com/view/TC4LWLY/Oak-Bark_Corporation__ncebke-26-02352__0001.0.pdf?mcid=tGE4TAMA
OLIVER ARMS: Employs Rountree Leitman Klein as Legal Counsel
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Oliver Arms Apartments, LLC seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Northern District of Georgia to employ Rountree,
Leitman, Klein & Geer, LLC as its legal counsel.
The firm will provide these services:
(a) give the Debtor legal advice with respect to its powers and
duties as Debtor-in-Possession in the management of its property;
(b) prepare on behalf of the Debtor necessary schedules,
applications, motions, answers, orders, reports and other legal
matters;
(c) assist in examination of claims of creditors;
(d) assist with formulation and preparation of the disclosure
statement and plan of reorganization and with confirmation and
consummation thereof; and
(e) perform all other legal services for the Debtor as
Debtor-in-Possession that may be necessary.
RLKG will be compensated at its standard hourly rates, including
attorneys ranging from $300 to $595 and paralegals ranging from
$150 to $290. The firm received a pre-petition retainer of $22,500,
with a remaining balance of $18,399 after payment of fees and the
filing fee.
Rountree, Leitman, Klein & Geer, LLC is a "disinterested person"
within the meaning of Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and
represents that it holds no interest adverse to the Debtor or its
estate, according to court filings. The firm discloses prior and
current representations of related entities owned by the Debtor’s
sole member, Olivia Chevannes.
The firm can be reached at:
William A. Rountree, Esq.
Elizabeth A. Childers, Esq.
ROUNTREE, LEITMAN, KLEIN & GEER, LLC
Century Plaza I, 2987 Clairmont Road, Suite 350
Atlanta, GA 30329
Telephone: (404) 584-1238
E-mail: wrountree@rlkglaw.com; echilders@rlkglaw.com
About Oliver Arms Apartments
Oliver Arms Apartments, LLC filed Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. N.D.
Ga. Case No. 25-64023) on December 1, 2025, with up to $50,000 in
assets and $100,001 to $500,000 in liabilities.
Judge Sage M. Sigler oversees the case.
The Debtor is represented by William Rountree, Esq., at Rountree,
Leitman, Klein & Geer, LLC, in Atlanta, Georgia.
OLIVER FORREST: Hires Rountree, Leitman as Legal Counsel
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Oliver Forrest Apartments, LLC seeks approval from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia to hire
Rountree, Leitman, Klein & Geer, LLC as its legal counsel.
The firm will provide these services:
(a) giving the Debtor legal advice with respect to its powers and
duties as Debtor-in-Possession in the management of its property;
(b) preparing on behalf of the Debtor as Debtor-in-Possession
necessary schedules, applications, motions, answers, orders,
reports and other legal matters;
(c) assisting in examination of the claims of creditors;
(d) assisting with formulation and preparation of the disclosure
statement and plan of reorganization and with the confirmation and
consummation thereof; and
(e) performing all other legal services for the Debtor as
Debtor-in-Possession that may be necessary herein.
RLKG will be compensated at standard hourly rates ranging from $150
to $595 for attorneys and law clerks, and $175 to $290 for
paralegals. The firm received a pre-petition retainer of $22,500,
with a remaining balance of $18,359.50 after payments of fees and
filing costs.
RLKG is a "disinterested person" within the meaning of Section
101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code, according to court filings.
The firm can be reached at:
William A. Rountree, Esq.
Elizabeth A. Childers, Esq.
ROUNTREE LEITMAN KLEIN & GEER, LLC
Century Plaza I
2987 Clairmont Road, Suite 350
Atlanta, GA 30329
Telephone: (404) 584-1238
E-mail: wrountree@rlkglaw.com
echilders@rlkglaw.com
About Oliver Forrest Apartments, LLC
Oliver Forrest Apartments, LLC sought protection under Chapter 11
of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Ga. Case No. 25-64024) on
December 1, 2025. In the petition signed by Olivia Chevannes, sole
member, the Debtor disclosed up to $50,000 in assets and up to $10
million in liabilities.
Judge Sage M. Sigler oversees the case.
William Rountree, Esq., at Rountree, Leitman, Klein & Geer, LLC,
represents the Debtor as legal counsel.
OPTIV INC: S&P Upgrades ICR to 'CCC+', Outlook Negative
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S&P Global Ratings raised its issuer credit rating on Optiv Inc. to
'CCC+' from 'D', reflecting its belief that the capital structure
is unsustainable, but S&P does not envision a default over the next
12 months.
S&P raised its issue-level ratings on its first- and second-lien
term loans to 'CCC+' and 'CCC-', respectively.
The negative outlook reflects S&P's expectations for continued
inadequate EBITDA interest coverage, minimal free cash flow, and
very high leverage.
Optiv Inc. completed the extension of its debt maturities pursuant
to its previously announced transaction support agreement (TSA).
The transaction alleviated imminent liquidity risk, but did not
improve the long-term sustainability of the company's capital
structure.
The upgrade reflects Optiv's lower near-term refinancing and
liquidity risk. The transaction, which extended Optiv's asset-based
lending (ABL) facility, first-lien term loan, and second-lien term
loan to May 2028, August 2028, and August 2029, respectively,
alleviated imminent liquidity and refinancing risk associated with
the original maturities. S&P still views Optiv's capital structure
as unsustainable. The transaction did not otherwise improve the
company's credit profile, as there was no debt or interest
reduction. On the contrary, debt balances and interest expense will
increase because the transaction included paid-in-kind (PIK)
consent fees and a PIK coupon uplift.
S&P said, "We forecast the company's leverage will improve
minimally in 2026 from almost 24x in 2025, which remains very high
even with significant EBITDA improvement from cost savings and
other initiatives. In addition, we forecast EBITDA interest
coverage will remain less than 1x through 2027. We forecast free
cash flow will be roughly breakeven in 2026, potentially improving
further in 2027 due to working capital improvement.
"Sustainable EBITDA growth will be challenging. We forecast the
company's EBITDA will improve significantly in 2026 primarily due
to lower restructuring expenses and one-time expenses and realizing
cost savings actioned in 2025. This primarily includes a reduction
in sales support roles. We also expect the company's margin to
improve by reducing discounting, revamping its sales compensation
program, disciplined cost control, adopting automation, and other
initiatives. The absence of near-term refinancing pressure should
also help with contract renewals and winning new business.
"Still, Optiv's revenue, gross profit, and EBITDA have declined
each of the last three years despite double-digit growth in
cybersecurity spending. Savings from past headcount reductions did
not materialize as we expected. The company has historically
struggled to calibrate the size of its sales force, often failing
to grow profit in line with headcount growth. We believe the
company's more recent actions are moving them in the right
direction, but sustained EBITDA growth will be challenging
"The negative outlook primarily reflects the risk that we could
lower the rating if the company does not refinance its ABL revolver
and first-lien term loan before they become current."
S&P could lower its ratings on Optiv if its performance does not
improve and:
-- It is unable to refinance its debt on satisfactory terms before
it becomes current in 2027, indicating a likely default within the
subsequent 12 months; or
-- S&P believes there is an increased likelihood it will engage in
a distressed debt exchange or restructuring that it views as
tantamount to default.
S&P could raise its ratings on Optiv if:
-- The company addresses its 2028 and 2029 debt maturities on
satisfactory terms;
-- EBITDA interest coverage, including noncash interest, improves
comfortably above 1x; and
-- S&P believes the company will improve and sustain leverage well
below 10x.
OSCAR ACQUISITIONCO: S&P Upgrades ICR to 'CCC', Outlook Negative
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S&P Global Ratings raised its issuer credit rating on U.S.-based
glass, glazing products, and related hardware provider Oscar
Acquisition LLC to 'CCC' from 'SD' (selective default).
S&P also raised its issue-level rating on the company's $585
million senior unsecured notes due 2030 to 'CC' from 'D'.
S&P's 'CCC' rating on Oscar's secured term loan is unchanged.
The negative outlook reflects S&P's view that Oscar Acquisition
faces heightened risk of a liquidity crisis or default in 2026,
mainly due to declining availability under its revolving credit
facility (RCF) from persistent free operating cash flow (FOCF)
deficits and unsustainably high leverage.
Oscar AcquisitionCo following its recent distressed exchange of its
senior unsecured notes.
S&P still believes absent a significant, unforeseen positive
development, the company is unlikely to meet its financial
commitments, which heightens the risk of a default within the next
12 months.
Ongoing cash flow deficits and weaker liquidity increase the risk
of a liquidity event. S&P said, "We estimate a reported FOCF
deficit of above $50 million in 2026 due to increased input costs
and reduced demand. We expect this to further constrain Oscar
Acquisition's liquidity position, while also providing minimal
cushion against the company's RCF covenant."
As a result, S&P believes the company will likely continue to draw
on its RCF. Together with depressed EBITDA, this would result in
increasing leverage and a covenant breach. Under this scenario, the
company could access only $119 million under the RCF, which would
cover the upcoming quarterly interest payment and principal
amortization.
S&P said, "In our view, Oscar Acquisition is unlikely to meet its
financial commitments absent an unforeseen positive development or
equity contribution from its financial sponsor, KPS Capital
Partners. We believe it could default within the next 12 months
either from a liquidity crisis such that it misses an interest
payment or from a distressed exchange.
"The negative outlook reflects our view that Oscar Acquisition
faces heightened risk of a or default in 2026, mainly due to
declining availability under its RCF from persistent FOCF deficits
and unsustainably high leverage."
S&P could lower the rating if:
-- S&P believes a default, distressed exchange, or liquidity
shortfall is inevitable within the next six months; or
-- Oscar Acquisition announces it will miss an interest or
principal payment or undertake a distressed exchange or debt
restructuring.
S&P could take a positive rating action on Oscar Acquisition if the
company improves liquidity such that covenant headroom improves and
we no longer envision a default scenario occurring within the next
12 months.
PARKERVISION INC: Appoints Anthony Bowers to Board of Directors
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ParkerVision, Inc. disclosed in a regulatory filing that Mr. Lewis
Titterton resigned from the Board of Directors and from the Audit
and Compensation Committees on which he served. Mr. Titterton's
resignation was due to retirement and not due to any disagreement
with the Company or any matter relating to the Company's
operations, policies or practices.
To fill a vacancy on the board created by the retirement of Mr.
Titterton, on May 19, 2026, the Board unanimously appointed Anthony
Bowers to fill the vacant director position. Mr. Bowers was also
appointed to the Audit and Compensation Committees of the Board.
Mr. Bowers, age 69, has served as Director of Corporate Sales at
Intro-act, LLC since 2017. Prior to joining Intro-act, LLC, Mr.
Bowers held positions in corporate and institutional sales,
including leadership roles at OTR Global and Goldman Sachs. Mr.
Bowers holds an MBA in Accounting and Finance from the Wharton
School and a bachelor's degree in economics from Amherst College.
"We are excited to have Tony join our Board," stated Jeffrey
Parker, CEO of ParkerVision. "Tony's background in corporate
investor relations and institutional investing, along with his
knowledge of ParkerVision's business objectives and challenges,
brings a unique perspective to our Board. We look forward to his
contribution as we continue to advance our international licensing
program and explore future opportunities."
Mr. Parker continued, "We will miss Lew's mentorship and guidance
and wish him well in his retirement. As one of the Company's
larger shareholders, we expect Lew will continue to remain
supportive of the Company and its strategic direction."
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Bowers and
any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as a director.
There are no transactions involving Mr. Bowers requiring disclosure
under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Mr. Bowers will receive the Company's standard non-employee
director compensation arrangements. The Company entered into its
standard indemnification agreement with Mr. Bowers.
About ParkerVision
Jacksonville, Fla.-based ParkerVision, Inc., and its wholly-owned
German subsidiary, ParkerVision GmbH is in the business of
innovating fundamental wireless hardware technologies and products.
The Company has designed and developed proprietary RF technologies
and integrated circuits based on those technologies, and the
Company licenses its technologies to others for use in wireless
communication products.
Atlanta, Georgia-based Frazier & Deeter, LLC, the Company's auditor
since 2024, issued a "going concern" qualification in its report
dated March 23, 2026, attached to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, citing that the
Company has losses from operations, negative operating cash flows
and an accumulated deficit. These factors raise substantial doubt
about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $4.5 million in total assets,
$50 million in total liabilities, and $45.5 million in total
shareholders' deficit.
PATHFINDER AUTO: Seeks 60-Day Extension of Plan Filing Deadline
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Pathfinder Auto Recovery, LLC, asked the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the Eastern District of Virginia to extend its exclusivity periods
to file a plan of reorganization and disclosure statement for
additional sixty days.
The Debtor explains that the automobile recovery industry has
experienced significant slowdowns as lenders are now willing to
tolerate defaults up to 120 days before assigning defaulted loans
to automobile recovery specialists, a significant increase over the
60-days defaults which was the industry norm at the time of the
filing. The slowdown in assignments has adversely affected income
and will directly affect projections for any plan of
reorganization.
The Debtor requests an extension of the exclusivity period in order
to formulate a plan of reorganization with a reasonable expectation
of success in the current environment.
Pathfinder Auto Recovery, LLC is represented by:
Paul A. Driscoll, Esq.
Zemanian Law Group
223 East City Hall Avenue, Suite 201
Norfolk, VA 23510
Telephone: (757) 622-0090
E-mail: paul@zemanianlaw.com
About Pathfinder Auto Recovery
Pathfinder Auto Recovery, LLC, a Purple Heart Veteran-Owned
business based in Portsmouth, Virginia, provides vehicle
repossession and asset recovery services, including skip tracing,
involuntary repossession, and asset location. It serves lenders
nationwide and operates 24 hours a day, focusing on locating and
recovering collateral.
Pathfinder Auto Recovery sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-70131) on January 19, 2026. In
its petition, the Debtor reported between $1 million and $10
million in both assets and liabilities.
The Debtor is represented by Paul A. Driscoll, Esq., at Zemanian
Law Group.
PHOENIX FUND: Has Deal on Cash Collateral Access
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Driven, P.S.C., the court-appointed receiver and
debtor-in-possession for The Phoenix Fund LLC, and secured lender
FCS Advisors, LLC d/b/a Brevet Capital Advisors advise the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico that they have
reached an agreement regarding the Debtor's use of cash collateral
and now desire to memorialize the terms of this agreement into an
agreed order.
The agreement arises from a dispute over approximately $2.1 million
received by the estate through a prior settlement agreement
involving Blue Sky Group, LLC and José Maldonado Ortiz. Brevet
asserts that the funds constitute its cash collateral under
prepetition loan and security agreements executed in 2021, which
allegedly granted Brevet liens on substantially all of the Fund's
assets. Although the Receiver previously agreed not to use the
funds without either court approval or Brevet's consent, the
Receiver now seeks temporary access to the money to administer the
estate, pay professionals, conduct investigations, and preserve
estate value while continuing to analyze the validity and scope of
Brevet's liens.
Under the proposed stipulation, Brevet consents to limited use of
the $2.1 million payment through May 31, 2026, subject to a
court-approved budget and specified spending limits. The Receiver
may use the funds only for authorized operational and
administrative expenses, with limited budget variances permitted.
In exchange, Brevet receives several forms of adequate protection,
including a $200,000 cash payment within five business days of
approval and a first-priority replacement lien on estate assets up
to approximately $1.345 million.
The Receiver also stipulates, solely for purposes of the interim
agreement, that Brevet holds a perfected first-priority lien on the
payment itself, while expressly reserving the estate’s right to
later challenge Brevet's liens and claims regarding other assets.
The agreement imposes detailed reporting obligations, establishes
events of default, preserves rights for both parties, and requests
expedited court approval with a shortened seven-day objection
period because the estate currently lacks funds necessary to
continue operations and fulfill fiduciary duties.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=7YIwS4
from PacerMonitor.com.
About The Phoenix Fund LLC
The Phoenix Fund LLC is a Puerto Rico based private equity firm
formed in 2018 and headquartered in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. The
company focuses on making strategic equity and debt investments in
privately held businesses in Puerto Rico and international
markets.
Phoenix Fund LLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D.P.R. Case No. 26-00712) on February 23,
2026.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Enrique S. Lamoutte Inclan handles the
case. In its petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets between
$500 million and $1 billion and estimated liabilities between $100
million and $500 million.
The Debtor is represented by Alexis Fuentes Hernandez, Esq. of
Fuentes Law Offices, LLC.
Acrecent Financial, as secured creditor, is represented by Brian K.
Tester, Esq. and Paul R. Cortés-Rexach, Esq.at McCONNELL VALDÉS,
LLC.
Driven, P.S.C., as receiver, is represented by Luis C.
Marini-Biaggi, Esq. and Ignacio J. Labarca-Morales, Esq. at MARINI
PIETRANTONI MUÑIZ LLC.
FCS Advisors, LLC d/b/a Brevet Capital Advisors, as secured lender,
is represented by:
Margarita Mercado Echegaray, Esq.
Sonia Torres, Esq.
DLA Piper (Puerto Rico) LLC
B7 Tabonuco Street, Suite 1501
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968-3349
Telephone: (787) 945-9122
Email: margarita.mercado@us.dlapiper.com
sonia.torres@us.dlapiper.co
-and-
Jamila Justine Willis, Esq.
Malithi P. Fernando, Esq.
DLA Piper LLP (US)
1251 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10020
Telephone: (212) 335-4500
Facsimile: (212) 335-4501
Email: jamila.willis@us.dlapiper.com
malithi.fernando@us.dlapiper.com
PICO-UNION HOUSING: Has Deal on Cash Collateral Access
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Pico-Union Housing Corporation and PMF CA REIT, LLC advise the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, Los
Angeles Division, that they have reached an agreement regarding the
Debtor's use of cash collateral and now desire to memorialize the
terms pf this agreement into an agreed order.
The agreement arose from a November 2023 loan transaction in which
PMF loaned the Debtor $1.56 million at an initial interest rate of
9.75%, secured by a deed of trust and assignment of rents against
real property located at 2314 Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles. Prior
to bankruptcy, the parties modified the loan by extending the
maturity date from July 1, 2025 to August 1, 2026 and increasing
the interest rate to 10.5% in exchange for extension fees. As of
the bankruptcy petition date of March 12, 2026, the Debtor owed
approximately $1,571,721, with monthly mortgage payments of
$13,650. The loan documents also provided that if the loan was not
paid in full by the maturity date, the interest rate would
automatically increase to 19.5%.
Following the bankruptcy filing, the Debtor sought authority to use
cash collateral belonging to various secured creditors, including
PMF, to continue operating its business and maintaining the
property. The bankruptcy court initially authorized limited interim
use of cash collateral, after which the parties negotiated the
present stipulation. Under the agreement, the Debtor is authorized
to use PMF’s collateral and cash collateral solely for ordinary
and necessary operating expenses related to the property, including
taxes, insurance, and monthly mortgage payments, all in accordance
with an approved budget attached to the stipulation. The Debtor may
deviate from the budget by up to 10% during any monthly period, and
unused amounts may carry over to subsequent months. Any additional
or emergency expenditures outside the budget require notice to PMF
and either lender approval or court authorization.
As adequate protection for the lender, the Debtor grants PMF
perfected replacement liens on post-petition collateral and
proceeds to the same extent and priority as PMF's prepetition
liens, excluding avoidance action proceeds under Bankruptcy Code
sections 547, 548, and 549. The stipulation also requires the
Debtor to timely file monthly operating reports, maintain insurance
coverage, preserve the property, and pay postpetition property
taxes. The agreement establishes specific default provisions and
termination events, including failure to make required payments,
maintain insurance, comply with reporting obligations, or
unauthorized use of cash collateral. Upon default, PMF may
terminate the Debtor's authority to use cash collateral after
notice and a cure period, or immediately upon certain triggering
events such as conversion or dismissal of the bankruptcy case,
appointment of a trustee, or relief from the automatic stay.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=0k6Sf5
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Pico-Union Housing Corporation
Pico-Union Housing Corporation is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit
housing developer and property manager that develops, preserves,
and operates affordable housing for low-and very-low-income
households, primarily in the Pico-Union neighborhood and other
areas of the city.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. C.D. Cal. Case No. 26-12372 on March 12,
2026. In the petition signed by Gloria Farias, executive director,
the Debtor disclosed up to $50 million in both assets and
liabilities.
Judge Vincent P. Zurzolo oversees the case.
The Debtor tapped David M. Goodrich, Esq., at Golden Goodrich LLP
as counsel and Joshua R. Teeple, CPA, at Grobstein Teeple LLP as
financial advisor.
PIONEER GREEN: Claims to be Paid from Income & Sale Proceeds
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Pioneer Green Farms, Inc., filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the Middle District of Florida a Disclosure Statement describing
Plan of Liquidation dated May 18, 2026.
The Debtor's business is growing and refining USDA certified
organic hemp flowers on the real property located at 1320 33rd
Street, Palmetto, FL 34221.
The Debtor owns real estate located at 4625-241st Street East,
Myakka, FL 34251, which is subject to a foreclosure action, which
had a pending foreclosure sale date of Feb. 17, 2026. The Debtor
was in the process of trying to sell the Property and had a signed
contract, but would not have the ability to complete the sale prior
to the scheduled foreclosure sale.
The Debtor filed this Chapter 11 bankruptcy to provide the Debtor
with additional time to complete the sale on the Property, pay off
the existing judgment lien and reinvest the net proceeds from the
sale of the Property back into the operation of the Debtor's
business.
Class 6 consists of all Allowed Unsecured Claims. Each holder of an
Allowed Unsecured Claim shall receive its pro rata share of the
Unsecured Creditor Distribution. Such payment shall be made within
30 days of the effective date. Class 6 is impaired by the Plan.
Class 7 consists of all Equity Interests. The Holders of Equity
Interests shall retain their Equity Interests, which shall not be
affected by the Plan.
The Plan shall be funded from the Debtor's ongoing business income
and sale of the real property located at 4625 241st Street E.
Myakka City, FL.
A full-text copy of the Disclosure Statement dated May 18, 2026 is
available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=j9x2WU from PacerMonitor.com
at no charge.
Counsel to the Debtor:
TIMOTHY W. GENSMER, P.A.
Timothy W. Gensmer, Esq.
2831 Ringling Blvd., Suite 202-A
Sarasota, Florida 34237
Tel: (941) 952-9377
Fax: (941) 954-5605
E-mail: tim@timgensmer.com
About Pioneer Green Farms
Pioneer Green Farms, Inc. owns real estate located at 4625-241st
Street East, Myakka, FL 34251.
The Debtor filed a petition under Chapter 11, Subchapter V of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. M.D. Fla. Case No. 25-07160) on September
29, 2025, with $100,001 to $500,000 in assets and $500,001 to $1
million in liabilities. Judge Roberta A. Colton presides over the
case. David A. Altier, at David A. Altier, P.A., is serving as the
Debtor's legal counsel.
PLATES RESTAURANT: Seeks to Hire Rountree Leitman as Counsel
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The Plates Restaurant, LLC dba Asher & Rose Grocer seeks approval
from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia
to hire Rountree, Leitman, Klein & Geer, LLC to serve as legal
counsel.
The firm will provide these services:
(a) give the Debtor legal advice with respect to its powers and
duties as Debtor-in-Possession in the management of its property;
(b) prepare on behalf of the Debtor as Debtor-in-Possession
necessary schedules, applications, motions, answers, orders,
reports and other legal matters;
(c) assist in examination of the claims of creditors;
(d) assist with formulation and preparation of the disclosure
statement and plan of reorganization and with the confirmation and
consummation thereof; and
(e) perform all other legal services for the Debtor as
Debtor-in-Possession that may be necessary.
RLKG shall be compensated at standard hourly rates ranging
approximately from $375 to $645 for attorneys and $175 to $275 for
paralegals. The firm also received a $35,000 pre-petition security
retainer, with $28,630 remaining after fees and filing costs were
paid.
Rountree, Leitman, Klein & Geer, LLC is a "disinterested person"
within the meaning of Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code,
according to court filings.
The firm can be reached at:
William A. Rountree, Esq.
Elizabeth A. Childers, Esq.
ROUNTREE, LEITMAN, KLEIN & GEER, LLC
Century Plaza I
2987 Clairmont Road, Suite 350
Atlanta, GA 30329
Telephone: (404) 584-1238
E-mail: wrountree@rlkglaw.com
echilders@rlkglaw.com
About The Plates Restaurant LLC
The Plates Restaurant, LLC operates an upscale grocery,
farm-to-table restaurant, and catering concept known as Asher &
Rose Grocer. It conducts business under the name Asher & Rose
Grocer.
Plates Restaurant sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Ga. Case No. 26-56170) on May 7, 2026,
with $100,001 to $500,000 in assets and $500,001 to $1 million in
liabilities. Greg Lipman, chef, manager and authorized agent,
signed the petition.
William Rountree, Esq., at Rountree, Leitman, Klein & Geer, LLC,
represents the Debtor as legal counsel.
PLAZA CONTINENTAL: Hires Raines Feldman as Bankruptcy Counsel
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Plaza Continental Group LLC seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Central District of California to employ Raines
Feldman Littrell LLP as general bankruptcy counsel.
The firm will provide these services:
a. advise the Debtor with respect to the requirements and
provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy
Procedure, Local Bankruptcy Rules, U.S. Trustee Guidelines, and
other applicable requirements that may affect the Debtor;
b. assist the Debtor in preparing and filing any necessary
amendments to its schedules and statement of financial affairs,
complying with and fulfilling U.S. Trustee requirements, and
preparing other documents as may be required after the initial
filing of the chapter 11 case;
c. assist the Debtor with the identification and recovery of
property of the estate;
d. assist the Debtor with refinance of the loans or a sale of
the Property;
e. assist the Debtor in the preparation of a disclosure
statement and formulation
of a chapter 11 plan of reorganization or, if appropriate, seeking
a structured dismissal of the
case;
f. advise the Debtor concerning the rights and remedies of the
estate and the Debtor in regard to adversary proceedings that may
be removed to, or initiated in, the Bankruptcy Court;
g. represent the Debtor in any proceeding or hearing in the
Bankruptcy Court in any action where the rights of the estates or
the Debtor may be litigated or affected; and
h. provide such other services as may be necessary or
otherwise arise during the pendency of this case.
The firm will be paid at these rates:
Kyra E. Andrassy $850 per hour
Robert Yan $795 per hour
Stephen M. Mott, an associate $595 per hour
Bambi Clark, paralegal $495 per hour
Connie-Marie Santiago, paralegal $325 per hour
The firm will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Kyra E. Andrassy, disclosed in a court filing that the firm is a
"disinterested person" as the term is defined in Section 101(14) of
the Bankruptcy Code.
The firm can be reached at:
Kyra E. Andrassy, Esq.
Raines Feldman Littrell LLP
4675 MacArthur Court, Suite 1550
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Telephone: (310) 440-4100
Facsimile: (310) 691-1943
About Plaza Continental Group LLC
Plaza Continental Group LLC is a California-based company engaged
in real estate investment and management, likely overseeing
commercial or mixed-use properties.
Plaza Continental Group LLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-10986) on March 30, 2026.
In its petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets of $10 million
to $50 million and estimated liabilities of $10
Million to $50 million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Mark D. Houle handles the case. The
Debtor is represented by William J. Wall, Esq. of Wall & Son.
POLAR POWER: Loss Narrows to $178K; Eviction Threatens Operations
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Polar Power, Inc. has filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, reporting a net loss
of $178,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to
a net loss of $1,265,000 for the same period in the prior year.
For the nine-month period ended March 31, 2026, the Company
reported a net loss of $5.1 million, compared to a net loss of $5.5
million in the corresponding prior-year period.
Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were
$1,728,000, compared to $1,723,000 in the prior-year period.
Going concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared under the
assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern. In
accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 205-40, Going
Concern, the Company's management has evaluated whether there are
conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, that raise
substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a
going concern within one year after the date the accompanying
financial statements were issued. For the three months ended March
31, 2026, the Company recorded a net loss of $178,000 and used cash
in operations of $2,191,000. In addition, our independent
registered public accounting firm, in its audit report to the
financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2025, expressed substantial doubt about
our ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company manufactures and assembles its DC power systems at two
production facilities located in Gardena, California. It is
currently delinquent in rent payments to its landlords for office
and warehouse facilities. The landlord for its headquarters and
manufacturing facility at 249 E. Gardena Blvd., Gardena, California
filed a summons for eviction on October 24, 2025. On February 23,
2026, the landlord stopped the actions for eviction and continued
discussions with the Company to resolve the delinquent rents and
expired lease agreement. The Company expects to be in the position
to make significant payment towards the delinquent rents in the
near term and/or provide a payment plan mutually agreeable to both
parties. The landlord for the other facility for which the Company
is delinquent on rent, has not served the Company any legal
documents or assessed late fees for the delinquent rent. However,
they may do so in the future. The Company is also negotiating with
this landlord on a payment plan for the delinquent rent. During the
first quarter of 2026, the Company paid $206,000 towards its past
due lease obligations reported as of December 31, 2025.
On May 11, 2026, the Company entered into a Settlement Agreement
with the landlord for each of its headquarters facility and its
warehouse facility that became effective as of May 7, 2026. The
Settlement Agreement addressed the matter of delinquent rents and
an expired lease. Regarding the Company's headquarters facility,
the Company agreed to make immediate payment of $400,000 towards
past due rents, and the landlord agreed to cease eviction
procedures. The landlord also agreed to extend the property lease
commencing June 1, 2026, to April 1, 2027, and reduce the monthly
rent from $84 to $55. Regarding the warehouse facility, the Company
agreed to vacate the facility by August 31, 2026 and leave the
premises in the condition required by the relevant lease agreement;
in exchange, the landlord agreed to waive rents for the months of
June, July, and August 2026. Each landlord reserved the right to
charge for any waived rents or continue with eviction action should
the Company fail to meet the requirements listed in the Settlement
Agreement. The Company also may have to pay liquidated damages if
it fails to vacate the properties in the event either or both
landlords decide to exercise their rights for eviction.
As of May 19, 2026, the Company had not made a payment per the
Settlement Agreement, and on May 19, 2026, the landlord for the
Company's headquarters facility evicted the Company from that
facility. The headquarters facility is where the Company, among
other things, has its offices, conducts design work, and assembles
and tests it products. The Company is currently relocating these
activities to its warehouse facility. The Company is continuing its
operations, but expects there to be disruptions and difficulties
with this change. Further, if the landlord for the warehouse
facility were to evict the Company from that facility, the Company
could have difficulty finding an appropriate location from which to
operate its business, which would have a material adverse effect on
its operations, financial results and financial condition.
As of May 20, 2026, the Company is pursuing third-party financing
that it would use to pay the landlords and certain other expenses.
There is no guarantee that Company will raise sufficient capital to
pay the delinquent rent or that the landlord for the headquarters
facility would agree to let the Company use that facility if the
Company were to pay the rent. It is possible that the Company will
be forced to vacate from both facilities, and if that happens, it
may have difficulty securing new headquarters, or new manufacturing
or warehouse facilities that are adequate. Our production could be
significantly delayed, access to our inventory could be impaired,
and our operations could halt for a significant period of time. As
of March 31, 2026, the Company was delinquent in $858,000 of rent
to these landlords which is included in accounts payable.
Effective September 30, 2020, the Company entered into a loan
agreement with Pinnacle Bank which will expire on September 30,
2026. The Loan Agreement, as amended, provides for a revolving
credit facility under which Pinnacle may, in its sole discretion
upon the Company's request, make advances to us up to $7,500,000
subject to certain limitations and adjustments. The Loan Agreement
contains certain affirmative and negative covenants. At March 31,
2026, and December 31, 2025, the Company was not in compliance with
the affirmative covenant requiring the Company to attain a minimum
effective tangible net worth greater than $6,000,000. On March 10,
2026, the Company and Pinnacle executed a Notice of Additional
Defaults and Forbearance Agreement, in which Pinnacle agrees to
forbear from exercising certain rights and remedies under the Loan
Agreement and related documents arising from the Specified Existing
Defaults for the period commencing March 10, 2026, to July 31,
2026, considering the Company:
1) on or prior to the Effective Date, pays Pinnacle the amount
of $250,000,
2) on or prior to the Effective Date, assigns to Pinnacle new
Eligible Accounts in the aggregate amount of at least $185, with
85% of the Net Face Amount (as defined by the Forbearance
Agreement) of such new Eligible Accounts (as defined by the
Forbearance Agreement) to be applied to reduce the loan
obligations,
3) within forty-five (45) days of the Effective Date, reduce
the loan obligations by the aggregate amount of $225, which
reduction can result from a cash payment or the assignment of
sufficient new Eligible Accounts, with 85% of the Net Face Amount
of such new Eligible Accounts to be applied towards such reduction
amount,
4) does not create any new events of default,
5) pays in full all obligations to Pinnacle by the Termination
Date. If the Company timely complies with all terms listed above,
and so long as the Forbearance Termination Date has not occurred,
Pinnacle agrees that it will re-commence making Advances to the
Company in the amount equal to 42.5% of the Net Face Amount of the
thereafter arising Eligible Accounts, with the remaining 42.5% of
the Net Face Amount of such Eligible Accounts to be applied to
reduce the then outstanding obligations.
In March 2026, the Company paid $250 to Pinnacle and timely
complied with the requirements under the Forbearance Agreement and
commenced taking advances at 42.5% of the Net Face Amount of
Eligible Accounts on March 12, 2026. While the Company expects to
stay in compliance and pay the full obligation to Pinnacle by July
31, 2026, there is no guarantee that the Company will be able to do
so. If the Company is unable to comply with the Loan Agreement, or
pay the full obligation to Pinnacle by the July 31, 2026, Pinnacle
may immediately enforce its claims, rights, liens, and security
interests under the Forbearance Agreement and the Loan Documents,
including but not limited to, taking possession of its collateral,
or any portion thereof, and foreclosing upon its collateral, or any
portion thereof, in accordance with the Loan Documents and
applicable law.
On October 6, 2025, the Company entered into an ATM sales agreement
with ThinkEquity LLC, pursuant to which the Company may offer and
sell, from time to time through the Sales Agent, shares of the
Company's common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, up to a
maximum amount as set forth in the Sales Agreement, subject to the
terms and conditions of the Sales Agreement. The Company filed a
prospectus supplement to its registration statement on Form S-3
(File No. 333-276705) offering the Shares up to an aggregate
offering price of up to $2,382,000.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company sold 166,127 shares of Common
Stock in the ATM Offering at a weighted-average price of $4.70 per
share, for net proceeds of $757,000, after deducting commissions to
the sales agent and other ATM Offering related expenses of $23,000.
On December 12, 2025, the Company filed a prospectus supplement to
its registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-276705) to
increase the amount of shares of Common Stock that the Company may
offer and sell under the Sales Agreement and applicable
registration statement to an aggregate offering price of up to
$2,500,000, which amount does not include the shares of Common
Stock having an aggregate gross sales price of approximately $757
that were sold under the ATM Offering through December 11, 2025, in
accordance with the limitations set forth in Instruction I.B.6 of
Form S-3. During the three months ended March, 31, 2026, the
Company sold 962,500 shares of Common Stock in the ATM Offering at
a weighted-average price of $2.60 per share, for net proceeds of
$2,424,000, after deducting commissions to the sales agent and
other ATM Offering related expenses of $75,000.
On December 23 2025, the Company entered into a business loan and
security agreement with World Wide Capital Management, pursuant to
which the Company borrowed net proceeds of $399,000 from WWCM,
after deducting fees as outlined in the WWCM Loan Agreement. The
loan amount is $500,000, with a loan origination fee of $20,000,
providing for an advance amount of $480,000. The loan is to be paid
in 48 weekly payments of $13,000 with the first six payments paid
in advance and deducted from the initial funding. Net proceeds of
$399,000 were received by the Company on December 26, 2025. The
total remaining repayment obligation to the Company is $365,000 as
of March 31, 2026.
Furthermore, the Company's ability to secure other financing is
uncertain. The Company's ability to continue as a going concern is
dependent upon its ability to obtain additional financing, grow and
diversify our revenue, improve operational efficiency, reduce
overhead and fixed costs, and to create a profitable operation. Its
ability to obtain additional financing in the debt and equity
capital markets is subject to several factors, including market and
economic conditions, its performance and investor sentiment with
respect to the Company and its industry. The Company has taken
action to diversify sales to consume existing inventory, increase
higher margin aftermarket parts revenue, to fund operations. In the
event that the Company does not generate sufficient cash flows from
operations and is unable to obtain funding, the Company will be
forced to delay, reduce, or eliminate some or all of its
discretionary spending, which could adversely affect the Company's
business prospects, ability to meet long-term liquidity needs or
ability to continue operations.
A full text copy of the Company's Form 10-Q is available at
https://tinyurl.com/3p9nbtsu
About Polar Power
Polar Power, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells direct-current
power systems that supply energy for off-grid, bad-grid,
backup-power, electric-vehicle charging and nano-grid applications.
Its products integrate DC generators, proprietary electronic
controls, lithium batteries and solar photovoltaic technologies.
The company sells primarily into telecommunications markets and
also serves defense, automotive, marine and industrial markets.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $11,447,000 in total assets,
$9,057,000 in total liabilities, and $2,390,000 in total
stockholders' equity.
In an audit report dated April 15, 2026, Weinberg & Company, P.A.,
included a going concern qualification, stating that the company
incurred a net loss and negative operating cash flows during the
year ended Dec. 31, 2025. The conditions raised substantial doubt
about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
PRAIRIE EYE: Seeks Court Approval to Hire Sikich LLC as Accountant
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Prairie Eye Center, Ltd. seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Central District of Illinois to employ Sikich LLC as
accountants in its Chapter 11 case.
The firm will provide these services:
(a) prepare outstanding income tax returns for the Debtor;
(b) complete future income tax filings;
(c) prepare zero or "return required" filings to resolve Internal
Revenue Service estimated claims;
(d) provide general accounting services related to the Internal
Revenue Service and Illinois Department of Revenue;
(e) assist with responses to taxing authority inquiries and
related claim resolution; and
(f) provide accounting assistance as needed in connection with
plan confirmation and case administration.
SIKICH LLC will be compensated at these hourly rates: Principal
$350, Director $350, Senior Manager $300, Manager $275, Senior
Accountant $250, and Staff Accountant $225.
SIKICH LLC is disclosed as a "disinterested person" under 11 U.S.C.
Sec. 101(14), with no identified conflicts of interest.
The firm may be contacted at:
Wade A. Kaesebier
SIKICH LLC
3051 Hollis Drive, 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62704
Telephone: (217) 793-3363
Email: Wade.Kaesebier@sikich.com
About Prairie Eye Center, Ltd.
Prairie Eye Center, Ltd. owns and operates the Prairie Eye and
LASIK Center, an eye care provider in Springfield, Illinois,
offering comprehensive optometry services, including eye exams,
LASIK procedures, and emergency care. Led by Dr. Sandra Yeh, the
Center is committed to providing personalized, professional care
with a focus on patient comfort and education. The Center also
offers vision financing options and works with insurance providers
to ensure access to quality eye health and vision care.
Prairie Eye Center sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. C.D. Ill. Case No. 25-71020) on December
29, 2025.
At the time of the filing, the Debtor had estimated assets of
between $1,000,001 and $10 million and liabilities of between
a$1,000,001 and $10 million.
Honorable Judge Mary P. Gorman oversees the case.
Rafool & Bourne, P.C. is the Debtor's proposed legal counsel.
PREMIER GENERATOR: Hires George E. Jacobs as Attorney
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Premier Generator Service, LLC seeks approval from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Easter District of Michigan to employ
George E. Jacobs, a professional practicing law in Michigan, as
attorney.
The firm will provide these services:
a. give the corporation legal advice with respect to its
rights and duties in connection with this Chapter 11 proceeding;
and
b. perform all other legal services which may be necessary
herein.
The firm will be paid at these rates:
George E. Jacobs $350 per hour
The firm will be paid a retainer in the amount of $10,000.
In addition, the firm will seek reimbursement for its out-of-pocket
expenses.
Mr. Jacobs, disclosed in a court filing that the firm is a
"disinterested person" as the term is defined in Section 101(14) of
the Bankruptcy Code.
The firm can be reached at:
George E. Jacobs, Esq.
2425 S. Linden Rd., Ste. C
Flint, MI 48532
Telephone: (810) 720-4333
About Premier Generator Service LLC
Premier Generator Service, LLC filed a petition under Chapter 11,
Subchapter V of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. E.D. Mich. Case No.
26-30965) on April 22, 2026, with up to $50,000 in assets and
$100,001 to $500,000 in liabilities.
George E. Jacobs, Esq., at Bankruptcy Law Offices represents the
Debtor as bankruptcy counsel.
PRIME LIMITED: Files Emergency Bid to Use Cash Collateral
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Prime Limited Holdings, LLC, doing business as Addison Dental
Associates, PC, asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern
District of Georgia for authority to use cash collateral and
provide adequate protection.
The Debtor needs to use cash on hand and ongoing receivables to
fund ordinary business operations, as outlined in the budget. The
company is a dental practice generating revenue primarily through
patient collections and accounts receivable, and it seeks to
preserve operations while reorganizing.
The Debtor asserts that its cash, including receivables,
constitutes cash collateral subject to security interests held by
multiple creditors, including Harvest Commercial Capital, LLC,
Highland Capital Corporation, and the U.S. Small Business
Administration.
The Debtor identifies ongoing secured debt obligations, including
monthly payments of approximately $8,499 to Harvest, $869 to
Highland, and $8,024 to the SBA. These obligations reflect
underlying secured loans tied to the debtor’s assets and
operations. The Debtor argues that continued access to cash
collateral is necessary to maintain business continuity, fund
payroll and operating expenses, and support reorganization
efforts.
As adequate protection for the use of cash collateral, the Debtor
proposes to provide replacement liens to the secured creditors,
preserving their prepetition priority positions in postpetition
assets to the extent of any diminution in collateral value. The
Debtor emphasizes that use of cash collateral is limited to
ordinary and necessary expenses consistent with the proposed
budget, including payroll, lab fees, rent, insurance, and
professional services, while ensuring continued operations of the
dental practice.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=6Et4Ky
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Prime Limited Holdings
LLC
Prime Limited Holdings, LLC, doing business as Addison Dental
Associates, P.C., operates a dental practice in Smyrna, Georgia. It
provides general dentistry services, including cosmetic and family
dental care, to patients in the Smyrna and greater Atlanta area.
Prime Limited Holdings sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Ga. Case No. 26-56003) on May 4,
2026, with $1 million to $10 million in assets and liabilities.
Sims W. Gordon, Jr., Esq., at The Gordon Law Firm, PC represents
the Debtor as bankruptcy counsel.
PRO RACKING: Hires Accelera Accounting and Finance as Accountant
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Pro Racking Systems Corp. dba Pro Racking Systems seeks approval
from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of
California to employ Accelera Accounting and Finance Services LLC
as accountant.
The firm will provide these services:
a. provide accounting, bookkeeping, tax, and financial
reporting services in connection with this Chapter 11 Case,
including, without limitation, the following:
1. The annual tax preparation and review of the corporate
income tax filings (Federal and California);
2. Review of monthly reconciliations for bank accounts (i.e.
statements), and payroll; and
3. Tax Planning: Assess as needed.
The firm will be paid an advance retainer at a flat monthly fee of
$2,500. Any services rendered beyond the standard scope shall be
billed at an hourly rate of $75 per hour.
The firm will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Mr. Mayoral, disclosed in a court filing that the firm is a
"disinterested person" as the term is defined in Section 101(14) of
the Bankruptcy Code.
The firm can be reached at:
Rosario Mayoral, CPA, MBA
Accelera Accounting and Finance Services LLC
San Diego, CA
Tel: (661) 478-0150
Email: Rosario@accelerallc.com
About Pro Racking Systems Corp.
Pro Racking Systems Corp. installs warehouse storage and pallet
racking systems for commercial and industrial facilities,
undertaking metal racking construction and tenant improvement
projects. The company operates through licensed contracting
activities tied to large-scale warehouse installations for
commercial clients.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. C.D. Cal. Case No. 26-12211) on March 25,
2026. In the petition signed by Gabriel J. Galeana, chief executive
officer and sole shareholder, the Debtor disclosed $685,550 in
total assets and $1,084,073 in total liabilities.
Judge Scott H. Yun oversees the case.
Joanne Sanchez, Esq., at Sanchez & Baltazar Attorneys, PC
represents the Debtor as counsel.
PROGRESS TELECOMM: Files Emergency Bid to Use Cash Collateral
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Progress Telecomm NC LLC asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Eastern District of North Carolina, Raleigh Division, for authority
to use cash collateral and provide adequate protection.
The Debtor's financial distress arose primarily from its inability
to maintain payments on several Merchant Cash Advance loans. As a
result of asserted liens on the company's receivables, revenue
streams were redirected to MCA lenders, severely restricting
operating cash flow. The Debtor further states that adverse weather
conditions also negatively affected its ability to perform work,
contributing to defaults on obligations to secured creditors and
unpaid payroll taxes.
Prior to bankruptcy, the company entered into MCA financing
arrangements with several lenders, including Family Funding Group
LLC, which filed a UCC-1 financing statement in September 2025
asserting a lien on all accounts and future receivables of the
debtor. The Debtor acknowledges that the income generated from
operations and receivables may constitute cash collateral under 11
U.S.C. section 363 to the extent of Family Funding’s collateral
rights, lien priority, and secured claim value.
The Debtor requests both interim and final authorization to use
cash collateral and seeks a preliminary hearing under Bankruptcy
Rule 4001(b)(2) to permit immediate use of funds pending a final
hearing.
The Debtor proposes to provide adequate protection to secured
creditors by granting replacement liens and security interests on
post-petition property and proceeds of the same type and priority
as the creditors held pre-petition, to the extent any cash
collateral is used. These replacement liens would be automatically
perfected without further action.
Additionally, the Debtor asks the court to order third parties and
account debtors to remit payments directly to the company despite
any prior notices, levies, garnishments, or payment redirections
imposed by creditors. The Debtor also seeks turnover of funds
collected directly by creditors from receivables that otherwise
belong to the estate.
The proposed interim operating budget covering May 13 through May
31, 2026 projects approximately $60,000 in receipts and $41,350 in
expenses, leaving projected net cash flow of approximately $18,650.
Budgeted expenses include payroll for two employees totaling
$34,000, vehicle and workers' compensation insurance, fuel costs,
equipment expenses related to an air compressor, trailer lease
payments, and miscellaneous operating expenses.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=Wrz6Eh
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Progress Telecomm NC
LLC
Progress Telecomm NC, LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. E.D.N.C. Case No. 26-02162) on May 13,
2026, with $500,001 to $1 million in assets and liabilities.
Judge Joseph N. Callaway presides over the case.
Laurie Biggs, Esq. at Biggs Law Firm PLLC represents the Debtor as
legal counsel.
PURSE LADIES: Gets Interim OK to Use Cash Collateral
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida,
Jacksonville Division, entered an interim order authorizing The
Purse Ladies Holdings LLC for continued use of cash collateral.
Under the order, the debtor may use cash collateral for expenses
expressly approved by the Court, including payments to the
Subchapter V Trustee, as well as current and necessary operating
expenses outlined in the attached cash collateral budget. Any use
of cash collateral outside the approved budget or Court
authorization is prohibited. The authorization remains effective
until a further hearing on the motion.
As adequate protection for secured creditors, the Court granted
replacement liens on post-petition cash collateral. These liens
carry the same validity, priority, and extent as the creditors'
prepetition liens and become automatically perfected without
requiring additional filings or documentation under non-bankruptcy
law.
The order preserves the rights of interested parties, including the
United States Trustee and any future creditors' committee, to
challenge the validity, priority, or extent of liens asserted
against cash collateral. Secured creditors also retain the right to
seek further protections or restrictions.
A copy of the court's order and the Debtor's budget is available at
https://shorturl.at/1sClN from PacerMonitor.com.
About The Purse Ladies Holdings LLC
The Purse Ladies Holdings, LLC sought protection under Chapter 11
of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. M.D. Fla. Case No. 26-00523)
on
February 6, 2026, with up to $50,000 in assets and $100,000,001 to
$500 million in liabilities.
Judge Jacob A. Brown oversees the case.
Thomas C. Adam, Esq., at Adam Law Group, P.A. represents the Debtor
as bankruptcy counsel.
QON CONN: Monique Almy Named Subchapter V Trustee
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Matthew Cheney, the Acting U.S. Trustee for Region 4, appointed
Monique Almy, Esq., as Subchapter V trustee for Qon Conn, LLC.
Ms. Almy, a partner at Crowell & Moring, LLP, will be paid an
hourly fee of $800 for her services as Subchapter V trustee and
will be reimbursed for work-related expenses incurred.
Ms. Almy declared that she is a disinterested person according to
Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code.
The Subchapter V trustee can be reached at:
Monique D. Almy, Esq.
Crowell & Moring, LLP
1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 624-2935
malmy@crowell.com
About Qon Conn LLC
Qon Conn, LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D.D.C. Case No. 26-00231) on April 30,
2026, with up to $50,000 in assets and $100,001 to $500,000 in
liabilities.
Linda M. Dorney, Esq., at the Law Offices Of Ricahrd B. Rosenblatt
PC represents the Debtor as bankruptcy counsel.
QUITMAN COMMUNITY: Case Summary & 20 Largest Unsecured Creditors
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Debtor: Quitman Community Hospital, LLC
340 Getwell Street
Marks, MS 38646
Business Description: Quitman Community Hospital, LLC operates a
25-bed acute care hospital in Marks, Mississippi. The hospital
provides hospital-based medical services, including 24-hour
emergency care, acute patient beds, and swing-bed services for
post-acute extended care.
Chapter 11 Petition Date: May 26, 2026
Court: United States Bankruptcy Court
Northern District of Mississippi
Case No.: 26-11844
Judge: Hon. Jason D Woodard
Debtor's Counsel: Douglas C. Noble, Esq.
MCCRANEY MONTAGNET QUIN AND NOBLE PLLC
602 Steed Road Suite 200
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Tel: (601) 707-5725
E-mail: dnoble@mmqnlaw.com
Estimated Assets: $1 million to $10 million
Estimated Liabilities: $1 million to $10 million
The petition was signed by Robert Quentin Whitwell as manager.
A copy of the Debtor's list of its 20 largest unsecured creditors
is available for free on PacerMonitor at:
https://www.pacermonitor.com/view/FDFDXQY/Quitman_Community_Hospital_LLC__msnbke-26-11844__0002.0.pdf?mcid=tGE4TAMA
A full-text copy of the petition is available for free on
PacerMonitor at:
https://www.pacermonitor.com/view/FHP7KBQ/Quitman_Community_Hospital_LLC__msnbke-26-11844__0001.0.pdf?mcid=tGE4TAMA
QVC GROUP: Preferred Shareholders Contest Chapter 11 Plan
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Angelica Serrano-Roman of Bloomberg Law reports that a group of
preferred shareholders has launched a challenge to QVC Group Inc.'s
bankruptcy plan, alleging that the restructuring would eliminate
roughly $1.4 billion in preferred stock while transferring value
away from the parent company. The investors maintain that the
proposal unfairly reallocates assets to the benefit of creditors at
affiliated subsidiaries.
The dispute centers on a $400 million settlement incorporated into
the Chapter 11 plan. The settlement is intended to resolve
potentially significant claims among related corporate entities,
but shareholders argue that it effectively strips assets from the
holding company without adequate justification or consideration for
preferred equity holders, the report relays.
In papers submitted to Judge Alfredo R. Pérez, the shareholders
questioned whether the alleged intercompany claims ever existed at
the magnitude asserted by the debtors. They pointed to what they
described as an absence of contemporaneous evidence supporting the
claims and argued that the settlement was constructed primarily to
facilitate the proposed restructuring.
The objection increases pressure on QVC as it moves toward plan
confirmation. If the court finds merit in the shareholders'
concerns, the company could be required to provide additional
disclosures, revisit settlement terms, or modify the treatment of
preferred equity under the plan, the report cites.
About QVC Group Inc.
QVC Group, Inc., formerly known as Qurate Retail, Inc. --
https://www.qvcgrp.com/ -- owns interests in subsidiaries and other
companies that are primarily engaged in the video and online
commerce industries. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, the
company operates in North America, Europe and Asia. Its principal
businesses and assets include its consolidated subsidiaries QVC,
Inc., Cornerstone Brands, Inc., and other cost method investments.
QVC Group and several affiliates sought relief under Chapter 11 of
the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D. Tex. Case No. 26-90447) on
April 16, 2026. In its petition, the Debtor reports more than $1
billion in assets and estimated liabilities of $6.6 billion.
The Hon. Bankruptcy Judge Alfredo R. Perez handles the jointly
administered cases.
The Debtors employed Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Kirkland & Ellis
International LLP as co-counsel; Gray Reed, as co-counsel;
AlixPartners, LLP, as financial advisor; Evercore Group L.L.C., as
investment banker; Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC, as
claims and noticing agent; and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, as tax
advisor. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher is serving as
strategic communications advisor to QVC Group and QVC, Inc.
Kobre & Kim LLP, serves as legal counsel to QVC Group, Inc. under
the direction of the Special Committee; Seward & Kissel LLP, as
legal counsel to QRI Cornerstone, Inc. under the direction of the
Special Committee; Milbank LLP, as legal counsel to Liberty
Interactive LLC, under the direction of the disinterested
directors, and as legal counsel to Qurate Retail Group, Inc., under
the direction of the Special Committee; and Katten Muchin Rosenman
LLP, as legal counsel to QVC, Inc., under the direction of the
disinterested directors.
The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee under
the LINTA Notes Indenture, is represented by Reed Smith LLP, as
counsel.
The LINTA Noteholder Group is represented by Akin Gump Strauss
Hauer & Feld LLP.
The QVC Noteholder Group is represented by Davis Polk & Wardwell
LLP.
The RCF Lender Group, led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as
administrative agent, is represented by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
LLP.
An ad hoc group of beneficial holders to QVC Group, Inc. is
represented by Brown Rudnick LLP as counsel.
Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes LLP, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
LLP, and Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC represent certain beneficial
holders of the 8.0% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
issued by QVC Group, Inc.
RADYO PANOU: Commences Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in New York
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On May 26, 2026, Radyo Pa Nou Inc. filed for Chapter 7 protection
in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York.
According to court filings, the Debtor reports between $100,001 and
$1 million in debt owed to between 1 and 49 creditors.
About Radyo Pa Nou Inc.
Radyo Pa Nou Inc. is a media and broadcasting company engaged in
radio programming and communications services.
Radyo Pa Nou Inc. sought relief under Chapter 7 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-42529) on May 26, 2026. In its
petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets between $100,001 and
$1 million and estimated liabilities between $100,001 and $1
million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Jil Mazer-Marino handles the case.
RAGUSE FAMILY: Seeks $12.5MM DIP Loan from East West Bank
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Raguse Family Partnership, R.A.G. Holdings LLC, Tru Ag LLC, and Red
Rock Cattle, LLC asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of
Minnesota for authority to use cash collateral and obtain
postpetition debtor-in-possession financing.
The Debtors request emergency access to financing in order to
maintain ongoing agricultural and cattle operations while pursuing
a reorganization plan intended to stabilize the businesses and
preserve value for creditors, employees, vendors, and other
stakeholders. The Debtors argue that without immediate financing
they would face operational shutdown, liquidation, job losses, and
severe harm to creditors and business partners.
The requested financing consists of a non-revolving DIP credit
facility of up to $12.5 million to be provided by East West Bank
and/or its designees as DIP lender. The Debtors seek authority to
immediately access an $8 million initial draw upon entry of an
interim order, with an additional $4.5 million available after
entry of a final order and three business days’ written notice.
The DIP financing is intended to provide liquidity for working
capital, operational expenses, professional fees associated with
the bankruptcy proceedings, restructuring expenses, and other
general corporate purposes. The Debtors emphasize that the proposed
financing does not broadly prime existing secured creditors.
Instead, the DIP lender's collateral package is generally limited
to assets that were unencumbered as of the petition date or assets
for which existing senior secured creditors have consented to
subordination or priming.
The proposed DIP facility contains detailed financial terms. The
total commitment is capped at $12.5 million. The maturity date is
the earliest of March 31, 2027, confirmation of a Chapter 11 plan,
sale of substantially all assets, conversion or dismissal of the
cases, appointment of a trustee or examiner, or failure to obtain a
final DIP order within 45 days after the petition date. The
facility does not require amortization payments but permits
voluntary prepayments of at least $1 million and imposes mandatory
prepayments from asset sale proceeds or unauthorized new
indebtedness. The loan bears an 11% interest rate, increasing to
13% upon default. The DIP lender also receives a $250,000
commitment fee, a $625,000 exit fee equal to 5% of the total
commitment, and reimbursement of up to $250,000 in legal fees
incurred before the bankruptcy filing. Loan proceeds are subject to
oversight by the Debtors' financial advisor, Lakeshore Foods, which
must confirm that weekly disbursements comply with the approved
budget.
The Debtors request authority to grant the DIP lender extensive
protections, including first-priority liens on unencumbered assets,
junior liens on already-encumbered assets, and superpriority
administrative expense claims under 11 U.S.C. sections 364(c) and
364(d). The DIP lender would receive liens on a broad range of
collateral, including crops, livestock, farm products, accounts
receivable, inventory, equipment, cash, intellectual property, real
estate interests, proceeds, and avoidance actions. Particularly
significant is the lender's first-priority security interest in
2026 crop and livestock collateral, including growing crops,
harvested crops, livestock, government agricultural program
payments, and related proceeds.
The DIP obligations would receive superpriority administrative
claim status ahead of nearly all other claims and expenses in the
bankruptcy cases, subject only to a negotiated carve-out”for
certain court fees, United States Trustee fees, trustee expenses,
and capped professional fees for debtor and committee counsel. The
DIP liens would automatically perfect upon entry of the interim
order without the need for further filings, though the debtors
agree to execute any additional documentation requested by the
lender. The DIP lender would also receive credit bidding rights in
any sale process involving collateral assets.
The proposed DIP documents contain extensive default provisions
typical of large Chapter 11 financing arrangements. Events of
default include payment defaults, covenant breaches, adverse court
rulings affecting the DIP lender's rights, appointment of a
trustee, conversion or dismissal of the cases, unauthorized
financing, unauthorized asset sales, significant judgments,
challenges to the lender's liens, failure to obtain timely interim
or final DIP orders, and material adverse changes to the debtors’
businesses or financial condition. Defaults also include any
attempt by the debtors to file a reorganization plan unacceptable
to the DIP lender unless it provides for full repayment of DIP
obligations from approved financing sources.
As of the petition date, the Debtors owed approximately $36.2
million in secured obligations to various lenders. The primary
secured lender is Cornerstone Bank, which is owed approximately $19
million secured by extensive agricultural collateral, including
crops, livestock, farm equipment, fixtures, cooperative stock,
mortgages on agricultural real estate in Minnesota and North
Dakota, and assignments of rents. Prior to the bankruptcy filing,
Cornerstone assigned its first-priority security interest in the
2026 crop and livestock collateral to the DIP lender. Another
lender, Old Second National Bank, asserted a lien on some crop and
livestock collateral through a March 2026 UCC filing, but the
Debtors contend that this lien is avoidable as a preferential
transfer and therefore not entitled to adequate protection.
Additional secured creditors include Ally Bank, Wells Fargo
Leasing, JPMorgan Chase Bank, CNH Industrial Capital America, and
several equipment finance companies, most of whom hold liens on
specific vehicles or equipment rather than blanket liens on all
assets.
The Debtors stress that the DIP financing resulted from good-faith,
arm's-length negotiations and is necessary to preserve operations
during the Chapter 11 process. They state that DIP loan proceeds
and cash collateral will only be used consistent with the approved
budget and court orders, and solely for ordinary-course business
operations and bankruptcy administration expenses.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=TQXWCg
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Raguse Family Partnership
Raguse Family Partnership operates agricultural and cattle farms.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Minn. Case No. 26-60308) on May 14,
2026. In the petition signed by Truman Raguse, partner, the Debtor
disclosed up to $10 million in both assets and liabilities.
Judge William J. Fisher oversees the case.
James Jorissen, Esq., at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP,
represents the Debtor as legal counsel.
East West Bank, as DIP lender, is represented by:
Robert M. Hirsh, Esq.
Francisco Vazquez, Esq.
James A. Copeland, Esq.
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
1301 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Email: robert.hirsh@nortonrosefulbright.com,
francisco.vazquez@nortonrosefulbright.com,
james.copeland@nortonrosefulbright.com
RAILHEAD INC: Court Extends Cash Collateral Access to July 10
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Railhead, Inc. received another extension from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Eastern District of Virginia to use cash collateral.
The court authorized the Debtor to continue using cash collateral
to pay expenses through July 10 in accordance with its budget and
the terms of the March 30 second interim order.
All terms of the second interim order including restrictions on
cash usage, reporting requirements, and "adequate protection"
obligations to secured creditors remain in effect during the
extension period.
The secured creditors include Republic Capital Access, LLC, First
Citizens Bank, M&T Bank, Newtek Small Business Finance, LLC and the
U.S. Small Business Administration. These creditors claim security
interests in the Debtor's assets, including accounts receivable and
other cash collateral.
A copy of the court's order and the Debtor's budget is available at
https://shorturl.at/1HSkr from PacerMonitor.com.
The next hearing will be held on July 7.
Railhead generated approximately $5.75 million in revenue in 2024
and anticipates revenues of about $3.07 million this year. As of
the petition date, the Debtor estimates that it holds approximately
$198,421 in cash collateral, consisting mainly of accounts
receivable and income generated from contracts entered into prior
to the bankruptcy filing.
About Railhead Inc.
Railhead, Inc. is a Virginia-based government contracting and
consulting firm.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. E.D. Va. Case No. 26-10508-BFK) on March 2,
2026. In the petition signed by Jason Butler, managing member, the
Debtor disclosed up to $10 million in both assets and liabilities.
Jeffery T. Martin, Esq, at Martin Law Group PC, represents the
Debtor as legal counsel.
RAMDEEN'S ELECTRICAL: Seeks to Use Cash Collateral
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Ramdeen's Electrical Contracting Corp. asks the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Eastern District of New York for authority to use
cash collateral and provide adequate protection.
The Debtor's secured creditors are the New York State Department of
Taxation and Finance and the Internal Revenue Service. The Debtor
also requested approval of a proposed stipulation negotiated with
the NYSDTF concerning continued use of cash collateral and adequate
protection terms.
The Debtor argues that maintaining operations during the bankruptcy
case is essential to preserving the value of the business as a
going concern and maximizing recoveries for creditors.
The NYSDTF and the Debtor negotiated a proposed stipulation,
subject to court approval, governing the Debtor's continued use of
cash collateral and the provision of adequate protection payments
and liens.
In addition, the Debtor acknowledged that the IRS may also hold
secured claims against assets constituting cash collateral and
therefore seeks authority to use such collateral while providing
adequate protection to the IRS as well.
Access to cash collateral is critical to paying employees,
utilities, operational expenses, and other ordinary course business
costs necessary to continue operations during the Chapter 11 case.
As adequate protection, the Debtor proposes granting replacement
liens to the secured creditors on post-petition assets to the
extent such creditors held valid liens as of the bankruptcy filing
date. Additionally, the Debtor proposes making monthly adequate
protection payments to the NYSDTF pursuant to the negotiated
stipulation. Regarding the IRS, the Debtor argues that replacement
liens and the preservation of the Debtor's value as a going concern
provide sufficient adequate protection.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=2Y4E3b
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Ramdeen's Electrical Contracting Corp.
Ramdeen's Electrical Contracting Corp. provides residential,
commercial, and industrial electrical contracting servicesfrom its
base in South Richmond Hill, New York, serving clients across New
York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley, and is licensed to
perform a range of electrical and home improvement work.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. E.D. N.Y. Case No. 25-44811) on October
5,2025. In the petition signed by Mark Ramdeen, vice president, the
Debtor disclosed $566,881 in total assets and $6,981,871 in total
liabilities.
Judge Nancy Hershey Lord oversees the case.
James J. DeCristofaro, Esq., at THE LAWYWER JAMES J. DECRISTOFARO,
ESQ. P.C., represents the Debtor as legal counsel.
REBORN COFFEE: Q1 Net Loss Narrows to $1.83 Million
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Reborn Coffee Inc. reported a first-quarter net loss attributable
to shareholders of $1.83 million for the three months ended March
31, 2026, narrowing from $2.19 million a year earlier, according to
a Form 10-Q filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Total net revenue rose to $5.21 million from $1.69 million. The
company reported store revenue of $1.47 million, wholesale and
online revenue of $79,869, service income of $3.39 million and
license income of $275,000.
Operating costs and expenses increased to $6.08 million from $3.39
million, while loss from operations narrowed to $872,685 from $1.7
million. Total other expense, net, widened to $620,555 from
$493,080.
Reborn said the revenue increase was primarily driven by logistics
service revenue. Product, food and drink costs fell to $517,536
from $924,364, mainly because of lower store sales volume, while
general and administrative expenses increased because of higher
professional services and logistics costs to support growth plans.
As of March 31, Reborn reported cash and cash equivalents of
$266,382, total assets of $14.15 million, total liabilities of
$10.71 million and total stockholders' equity of $3.45 million.
Current assets totaled $7.82 million, and current liabilities
totaled $8.81 million.
Reborn said its accumulated deficit of $32.5 million as of March
31, 2026, and loss before income taxes of about $1.5 million raised
substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
The company said it needs to raise additional capital to fund
future operations and anticipates additional financing to fund
operations in the near future.
After quarter-end, Reborn said it sold debentures with an aggregate
principal amount of $4.17 million for a purchase price of $3.75
million and entered into an equity line of credit agreement under
which it may direct Arena to purchase up to $50 million of its
common stock, subject to terms and conditions.
A full-text copy of the Form 10-Q is available for free at:
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707910/000121390026060633/ea0291910-10q_reborn.htm
About Reborn Coffee
Reborn Coffee Inc., based in Brea, California, operates and
franchises retail locations and kiosks focused on specialty-roasted
coffee. The company was founded in 2015 and serves customers
through retail store locations in Southern California and one
international location in Malaysia. Its products include whole bean
coffee, pour-over packs, cold brew packs, cold brew concentrate and
cafe beverages.
In an audit report dated April 22, 2026, BCRG Group included a
going concern qualification, stating that Reborn Coffee had
significant operating losses that raised substantial doubt about
the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
RECOLETA LLC: Hires Rodriguez Espola LLC as Estate Accountant
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Recoleta LLC seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Puerto Rico to employ Rodriguez Espola, LLC as estate
accountant.
The firm will provide these services:
a. review of the accounting records for preparation of the
month and year end accounting and financial reports.
b. preparation of monthly reconciliation of all bank
accounts.
c. accumulation of payroll transactions to produce quarterly
and annual payroll tax returns.
d. prepare liquidation analysis, financial projections, claim
reconciliation and related financial documents as support for a
Plan of Reorganization.
The firm will be paid at a fixed rate of $500 monthly.
The firm will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Mr. Espola, disclosed in a court filing that the firm is a
"disinterested person" as the term is defined in Section 101(14) of
the Bankruptcy Code.
The firm can be reached at:
P.O. Box 16036
San Juan PR00908
Tel: (787) 903-1156
About Recoleta LLC
Recoleta LLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy
Code (Bankr. D.P.R. Case No. 26-00749) on Feb. 25, 2026, listing
under $1 million in both assets and liabilities.
Judge Mildred Caban Flores handles the case.
Jose M. Prieto Carballo, Esq., at JPC Law Office serves as the
Debtor's counsel.
REINFRO LLC: Unsecureds Will Get 65.76% of Claims over 5 Years
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Reinfro, LLC, filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of Texas a Plan of Reorganization dated May 19, 2026.
The Debtor started operations in 1995. Debtor's majority owner
Abelardo Gonzalez began the operations and eventually brought on
his son, Raul Gonzalez as a minority owner.
The Debtor operates as a Tier 2 automotive metal finishing
business. The Debtor shares common ownership with three other
entities: Abyra Group, Abyra Land, and Reoperaciones Industriales
Fronterizos ("R.I.F."). These four entities, including Debtor, are
owned by Mr. Abelardo Gonzalez and Mr. Raul Gonzalez, a father and
son duo.
The Debtor elected to file a chapter 11 reorganization as the best
means to resolve the current liabilities of the company and
determine the secured portions of those creditors. Debtor's
financial difficulties began when a lawsuit was filed against it by
Inteva Products LLC for an alleged breach of contract claim. The
Debtor was unable to financially recover after this breach of
contract lawsuit which led it to seek Chapter 11 protections.
The Debtor proposes to pay allowed unsecured based on the
liquidation analysis and cash available. Debtor anticipates having
enough business and cash available to fund the plan and pay the
creditors pursuant to the proposed plan. It is anticipated that
after confirmation, the Debtor will continue in business. Based
upon the projections, the Debtor believes it can service the debt
to the creditors.
The Debtor will continue operating its business. The Debtor's Plan
will break the existing claims into three voting classes of
Claimants. These claimants will receive cash repayments over a
period of time beginning on or after the Effective Date.
Class 3 consists of Allowed Impaired Unsecured Claims. All allowed
unsecured creditors shall receive a pro rata distribution at zero
percent per annum over the next five years. Creditors shall receive
monthly disbursements based on the projection distributions of each
12-month period with the first monthly payment due 30 days after
the Effective Date. Debtor will distribute $657,130.00 to the
general allowed unsecured creditor pool over the five-year term of
the plan, including the under-secured claim portions.
The Debtor's General Allowed Unsecured Claimants will receive
65.76% of their allowed claims under this plan. Any potential
rejection damage claims from executory contracts that are rejected
in this Plan will be added to the Class 3 unsecured creditor pool
and will be paid on a pro-rata basis. The allowed unsecured claims
total $999,210.31.
Class 4 Equity Interest Holders (Current Owners) are not impaired
under the Plan. The owners are Abelardo Gonzalez and Raul Gonzalez,
and they will receive no payments under the Plan; however, they
will be allowed to retain ownership in the Debtor. Class 4
Claimants are not impaired under the Plan.
A full-text copy of the Plan of Reorganization dated May 19, 2026
is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=8NaEVm from
PacerMonitor.com at no charge.
Counsel to the Debtor:
Robert C. Lane, Esq.
The Lane Law Firm, PLLC
6200 Savoy, Suite 1150
Houston, TX 77036
Telephone: (713) 595-8200
Facsimile: (713) 595-8201
Email: notifications@lanelaw.com
About Reinfro LLC
Reinfro, LLC operates as a Tier 2 automotive metal finishing
business.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D. Tex. Case No. 26-10023) on February
18, 2026, with $1 million to $10 million in assets and liabilities.
Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez presides over the case. Robert C.
Lane, at The Lane Law Firm PLLC, is serving as the Debtor's
bankruptcy counsel.
REVI EXPRESS: Seeks Subchapter V Bankruptcy in Massachusetts
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On May 26, 2026, Revi Express Inc. filed for Chapter 11 protection
in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts.
According to court filings, the Debtor reports between $100,001 and
$1 million in debt owed to between 1 and 49 creditors.
A meeting of creditors under Section 341(a) to be held on June 23,
2026 at 01:30 PM as Telephonic Meeting. Dial-in Number:
888-330-1716 Participant Code: 1093908. For International Call
Information Please Contact the Trustee. (202) 306-3815.
Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan Under Subchapter V Due on August 24,
2026.
About Revi Express Inc.
Revi Express Inc. is a transportation and logistics company engaged
in freight and delivery services.
Revi Express Inc. sought relief under Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of
the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-40615) on May 26,
2026. In its petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets between
$0 and $100,000 and estimated liabilities between $100,001 and $1
million.
The Debtor is represented by Louis S. Robin, Esq. of Law Offices of
Louis S. Robin.
RND PROPERTIES: Hires Toni Campbell Parker as Counsel
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RND Properties, LLC seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the Western District of Tennessee to employ Toni Campbell
Parker, a professional practicing law in Tennessee, as counsel.
Mr. Parker will represent Debtor in all matters regarding the
Chapter 11 Subchapter V case.
The hourly rates are:
Toni Campbell Parker $400 per hour
Attorney and paralegals $100 per hour
The professional received a retainer in the amount of $10,000.
He will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
incurred.
Mr. Parker, disclosed in a court filing that the firm is a
"disinterested person" as the term is defined in Section 101(14) of
the Bankruptcy Code.
The professional can be reached at:
Toni Campbell Parker, Esq.
45 North Bb King Blvd., Ste. 201
Memphis, TN 38103
Telephone:(901) 483-1020
E-mail: Tparker002@att.net
About RND Properties LLC
RND Properties, LLC's primary asset consists of commercial
properties located at 1532 Bonnie Lane, 0 Bonnie Lane, 1536
BonnieLane, and 1831 Getwell Road in Memphis/Cordova, Tennessee.
RND filed a petition under Chapter 11, Subchapter V of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. W.D. Tenn. Case No. 26-21006) on February
23, 2026, with $1 million to $10 million in both assets and
liabilities. Robert Mahoney, managing member, signed the petition.
Judge Jennie D. Latta presides over the case.
Toni Campbell Parker, Esq., at the Law Firm of Toni Campbell Parker
represents the Debtor as bankruptcy counsel.
Renasant Bank, as lender, is represented by:
R. Lee Webber, Esq.
Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston, P.C.
6410 Poplar Avenue, Suite 900
Memphis, TN 38119
Telephone: (901) 522-9000
Facsimile: (901) 527-3746
E-mail: lwebber@martintate.com
ROCKFORD SILK: Unsecured Creditors to Split $125K over 5 Years
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Rockford Silk Screen Process, Inc. filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Northern District of Illinois an Amended Disclosure
Statement describing Plan of Reorganization dated May 18, 2026.
The Debtor is a wide-format and screen-print manufacturing
operation that has been in Rockford, Illinois since 1963. The
corporation was founded by the Downs family and has been operated
by John Downs since 1992.
The Debtor derives substantially all of its income from the
operation of its wide-format and screen-print manufacturing. The
Debtor's primary secured creditor is Foresight Bank, which hold a
first-priority blanket lien on substantially all of the Debtor's
business assets. Foresight Bank has been paid a total of
approximately $111,6000.00 in adequate protection payments during
the pendency of this case pursuant to cash collateral order.
The Debtor intends to remain in possession of its assets and to
repay administrative, secured, and unsecured creditors from income
derived from continued operation of the Debtor.
The Debtor has remained current on all post-petition obligations,
including adequate protection payments to Foresight Bank, U.S.
Trustee quarterly fees, and ordinary course operating expenses.
Since filing, the Debtor has stabilized its operations, implemented
improved financial reporting and operational management systems,
and has maintained consistent post-petition cash flow.
Class 7 consists of all general unsecured creditors of the Debtor,
including without limitation: pre-petition trade creditors
(estimated $1,295,833.16); the Foresight Bank deficiency claim; the
HP Inc deficiency claim ($41,950.00); the Ally Bank deficiency
claim (to be determined); any other allowed unsecured claims not
classified in Classes 4 or 6. Total Class 7 estimated claims are
approximately $1,764,303.16 excluding the SBA deficiency.
Class 7 creditors shall be paid pro rata from the same annual
unsecured distribution pool as Classes 4 and 6, consisting of
$25,000.00 per year for five years ($125,000.00) total combined
pool for Classes 4, 6, and 7). Distributions shall be made annually
commencing one year after the effective date. These creditors are
impaired.
A full-text copy of the Amended Disclosure Statement dated May 18,
2026 is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=bjfcaQ from
PacerMonitor.com at no charge.
Counsel to the Debtor:
Richard G. Larsen, Esq.
Springer Larsen, LLC
300 South County Farm Rd., Suite G
Wheaton Illinois 60187
Telephone: (630) 510-0000
Email: rlarsen@springerbrown.com
About Rockford Silk Screen Process Inc.
Rockford Silk Screen Process, Inc. operates a custom printing
business from 6201 Material Avenue, Loves Park, Illinois, providing
silk screen, digital, and large-format printing services. The
Company serves corporate and franchise clients across North
America, offering products including decals, nameplates, electronic
overlays, signage, and fleet graphics, and supports project
management, creative design, and installation for vehicle fleets.
With over 40 years of experience in the print industry, Rockford
Silk Screen Process utilizes both traditional and advanced printing
technologies from its 100,000+ square foot facility.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Case No. 25-81268) on Sept. 17,
2025. In the petition signed by Jason Yost, president, the Debtor
disclosed $3,339,844 in assets and $6,456,627 in liabilities.
George P. Hampilos, at Hampilos & Associates, Ltd., is the Debtor's
legal counsel.
ROLLING GREENS: Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in California
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On May 20, 2026, Rolling Greens Nursery, Inc. filed for Chapter 11
protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of
California. According to court filings, the Debtor reports between
$10 million and $50 million in debt owed to between 1 and 49
creditors.
About Rolling Greens Nursery, Inc.
Rolling Greens Nursery, Inc. is a Commerce, California-based retail
nursery and lifestyle company specializing in plants, home décor,
and landscape design services.
Rolling Greens Nursery, Inc. sought relief under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-14978) on May 20, 2026. In
its petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets between $1
million and $10 million and estimated liabilities between $10
million and $50 million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Neil W. Bason handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by David B. Zoklin, Esq., of Weintraub,
Zolkin Talerico & Selth LLP. Keegan Linscott & Associates, PC
serves as financial advisor.
ROUTE 2 LLC: Commences Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Arizona
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On May 27, 2026, Route 2, LLC filed for Chapter 11 protection in
the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona. According to
court filings, the Debtor reports between $1 million and $10
million in debt owed to between 1 and 49 creditors.
A meeting of creditors under Section 341(a) to be held on June 30,
2026 at 11:15 AM as a Chapter 11 Teleconference Call in number:
1-888-330-1716, Passcode: 4038524.
About Route 2, LLC
Route 2, LLC is a business enterprise engaged in commercial
operations in Arizona.
Route 2, LLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy
Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-05284) on May 27, 2026. In its petition,
the Debtor reports estimated assets between $1 million and $10
million and estimated liabilities between $1 million and $10
million.
The Debtor is represented by Andrew A. Harnisch, Esq. of May
Potenza Baran & Gillespie, P.C.
RTB DIGITAL: Finalizes Merger with RYVYL, James Heckman Named CEO
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RTB Digital, Inc. (formerly RYVYL Inc.) announced in a regulatory
filing that the Company completed its business combination with RTB
Digital, Inc., pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated
September 28, 2025, as amended. Accordingly, the Company issued an
aggregate of 4,384,504 shares of the Company's common stock, $0.001
par value to the former shareholders of RTB. The shares of Common
Stock issued to the former shareholders of RTB were registered with
the SEC pursuant to the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Reg.
No. 333-264959), as amended, declared effective on February 6,
2026.
The Merger will result in a company focused on deploying its Web3
media platform for major media brands and premium clients,
generating Web3 revenue and reaching millions of monthly media
consumers through partnerships with Yahoo, TheStreet and nearly two
hundred sports reporters, including the majority of Sports
Illustrated's top revenue producing and highest audience team
channels, as well as the world's #1 hockey network - also departing
SI - all of which recently migrated to the RTB platform.
Background
RYVYL Inc. and RTB Digital, Inc. entered into the Merger Agreement
pursuant to which a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ryvyl merged with
and into RTB, with RTB surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Ryvyl. On April 1, 2026, the stockholders of Ryvyl approved the
Merger Agreement and the related transactions, and on May 11, 2026,
The Nasdaq Stock Market approved the listing of the common stock of
the post-merger company on the Capital Market. These two conditions
were the primary conditions precedent to the consummation of the
merger transaction. On May 11, 2026, Ryvyl filed a certificate of
amendment to its certificate of incorporation to change the
corporate name of "Ryvyl Inc." to "RTB Digital, Inc." On May 13,
2026, the trading symbol of the common stock was changed to "RTB."
Upon consummation of the Merger:
(i) stock options and other employee awards that were not
exercised for shares of common stock of RTB before the Merger,
(ii) warrants that were not converted into shares of common
stock of RTB before the Merger, and
(iii) outstanding debt that may be converted into shares of
common stock of RTB were assumed and adjusted to be exercised or
converted at the exchange ratio set forth in the Merger Agreement.
Of the foregoing, the post merger company has reserved 3,385,409
shares of common stock for the options and employee awards that may
be exercised, 2,070,520 shares of common stock for the warrants
that may be exercised and 7,688,755 shares of common stock that may
be issued on conversion of the outstanding debt and interest due
thereon. The conversion of the outstanding debt and interest will
take place as promptly as possible after the consummation of the
Merger, subject to the terms of the governing instruments.
Certain of the security holders of RTB prior to the Merger have
agreed to lock up the common stock of the post merger company for a
period of 12 months, with a dribble out thereafter for an
additional nine months. The persons participating in the lock-up
generally include the insiders and larger shareholders. The lock up
agreements are in addition to any applicable securities law
restrictions under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Immediately after the consummation of the Merger, there were
approximately 5,774,711 shares of Common Stock outstanding.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
The Company assumed certain securities of the pre-merger RTB
Digital, Inc., including options, warrants and convertible debt and
interest due thereon.
The Company has agreed to issue not less than an aggregate of
7,688,755 shares upon conversion of certain of the outstanding
convertible debt and interest due thereon, as of the date hereof
that matures in the future. Each of the holders of the convertible
debt and interest is anticipated to be an accredited investor at
the date of conversion, and the conversion and issuance of shares
of common stock will be issued pursuant to an exemption from
registration pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
pursuant to Section 4 thereof. None of the shares have registration
rights.
The Company has agreed to issue not less than an aggregate of
2,070,520 shares upon exercise of the assumed warrants. Each of the
holders of the warrants is either an accredited investor or
sophisticated investor, and the exercise and issuance of shares of
common stock will be issued pursuant to an exemption from
registration pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
pursuant to Section 4 thereof. None of the shares have registration
rights and each of the convertible debt holders have agreed to lock
up the shares of common stock received on conversion for a period
of 12 months.
The Company has agreed to issue not less than an aggregate of
3,385,409 shares upon exercise of the assumed options and other
equity awards. The Company plans to register the shares underlying
the associated equity award plan for issuance of the shares of
common stock. If any of the options or equity awards are exercised
before the registration of the common stock, then they will be
issued on a private placement basis, pursuant to an exemption from
registration pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
pursuant to Section 4 thereof.
Board of Directors
In accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, each of the
directors of the Company who would not be continuing as a director
after the completion of the Merger resigned from the Board of
Directors of the Company and any respective committees of the Board
to which they belonged as of the closing of the Merger. In
connection with the Merger, the size of the Board post-Merger was
changed to seven members, and the Board was reconstituted as
follows:
* James Heckman, Chief Executive Officer and Director;
* Alykhan (Aly) Madhavji, Chief Financial Officer and
Director;
* Walton Comer, Director and Chairman of the Board;
* Michael Alexander, Director;
* David Bailey, Director;
* Brett Moyer, Director who did not resign; and
* Steven Fletcher, Director who did not resign.
Mr. Fletcher was appointed to the Board of the pre-merger company
in March 2026, as an independent director and a member of the audit
committee to satisfy the listing requirements of the Nasdaq Stock
Market applicable to the Capital Market. Each of the current
directors will serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders
at which the members of the Board stand for election or until such
director's earlier death, resignation, or removal or until such
director's successor is duly elected and qualified.
Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, effective May 15, 2026, Messrs.
Gene Jones and Tod Browndorf resigned from the Board and any
respective committees of the Board to which they belonged, which
resignations were not the result of any disagreements with the
Company relating to the Company's operations, policies or
practices. Additionally, effective May 15, 2026, Mr. George Oliva
resigned from the Board and any committees of the Board to which he
belonged, which resignation was not the result of any disagreements
with the Company relating to the Company's operations, policies or
practices; however Mr. Oliva continued as an officer of the Company
as Chief Accounting Officer.
Appointment of Officers
As of May 21, 2026, the Board appointed James Heckman as the Chief
Executive Officer, Aly Madhavji as the Chief Financial Officer,
George Oliva as the Chief Accounting Officer, and William Sornsin
as the Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Zechariah (Zack) Kirscher
continues as the Vice President Legal.
Mr. George Oliva is employed under an employment agreement
effective as of the consummation of the Merger. A description of
the employment agreement is included in the Prospectus in the
section "George Oliva Employment Agreement," beginning on page 103
thereof, and is incorporated herein by reference.
The biographies of the aforementioned executive officers are
included in the Prospectus in the section titled "Management
Following the Merger" beginning on page 126, and "Item 5.02.
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of
Certain Officers" of the Form 8-K Report filed April 2, 2026, and
are incorporated herein by reference. Information with respect to
the compensation of the Company's named executive officers and
directors is set forth in the Prospectus in the sections titled
"RTB Executive Compensation" beginning on page 135 and "RTB
Director Compensation" beginning on page 138, and that information
is incorporated herein by reference.
Board Committees
On and as of May 21, 2026, the Board appointed its members to join
the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee, as follows:
Audit Committee: Steven Fletcher (Chairman), Michael Alexander, and
Brett Moyer, each of whom is currently believed to be "independent"
as defined under section 5605(a)(2) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules. In
addition, the board of directors has determined that each of
Michael Alexander and Steven Fletcher is an "audit committee
financial expert" as defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation
S-K promulgated under the Securities Act.
Compensation Committee: Walton Comer (Chairman) and Steven
Fletcher, each of whom the Company believes to be "independent" as
defined in section 5605(a)(2) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules.
Nominations Committee: David Bailey (Chairman) and Michael
Alexander, each of whom the Company believes to be "independent" as
defined in section 5605(a)(2) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules.
Following the Closing Date, the Company intends to enter into its
standard form of indemnification agreement with its directors, the
description of which is hereby incorporated by reference to the
Prospectus, including from page 149 thereof.
Certain directors of the Company had a pre-existing material
relationship with RTB, including those that involved a potential or
actual conflict of interests, as described in the section titled
"Interests of the RTB Directors and Executive Officer in the
Merger" on page 68 of the Company's proxy statement/prospectus
filed with the SEC on January 30, 2026.
About RYVYL Inc.
RYVYL Inc. is a financial technology company that provides global
payment acceptance and disbursement solutions. Ryvyl enables
merchants to accept credit card payments through arrangements with
third-party acquiring banks and payment processors. Credit card
payment processing services represent the substantial majority of
Ryvyl's revenues.
Rowland Heights, CA-based Simon & Edward, LLP, the Company's
auditor since 2022, issued a "going concern" qualification in its
report dated April 15, 2026, attached to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, citing
that the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and
has experienced significant liquidity constraints following the
discontinuation of its QuickCard operations and the sale of its
European subsidiary, Ryvyl EU. These factors, alongside
expectations of continued operating losses, raise substantial doubt
about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $9.9 million in total assets,
$10.9 million in total liabilities, and $972 thousand in total
stockholders' deficit.
RUNWAY MEDICAL: Charles Persing Named Subchapter V Trustee
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The U.S. Trustee for Region 2 appointed Charles Persing, a
certified public accountant at Bederson, LLP, as Subchapter V
trustee for Runway Medical Transport LLC.
Mr. Persing will be paid an hourly fee of $500 for his services as
Subchapter V trustee and will be reimbursed for work-related
expenses incurred.
Mr. Persing declared that he is a disinterested person according to
Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code.
The Subchapter V trustee can be reached at:
Charles N. Persing, CPA/CFF, CVA, CIRA, CFE
Bederson LLP
100 Passaic Avenue, Suite 310
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Phone: (973) 530-9181
Fax: (862) 926-2481
Email: cpersing@bederson.com
About Runway Medical Transport LLC
Runway Medical Transport LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of
the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Case No. 26-35547) on May
19, 2026, with $50,001 to $100,000 in assets and $100,001 to
$500,000 in liabilities.
James J. Rufo, Esq., at The Law Office Of James J. Rufo represents
the Debtor as bankruptcy counsel.
SAINT AUGUSTINE'S: No Enrollees, Plans to Sell Part of Campus
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abc11 reports that Saint Augustine's University disclosed alarming
financial and operational difficulties during a recent bankruptcy
court hearing, including the fact that it currently has no active
student enrollment. The development follows the expiration of the
university's accreditation on May 15, which required remaining
students to continue their education elsewhere.
The Raleigh-based historically Black university sought Chapter 11
protection in May, listing liabilities between $50 million and $100
million. University representatives told the court that the
institution has approximately $426,000 in cash available as it
works to navigate the bankruptcy process and formulate a strategy
for repaying creditors, the report states.
Among the options under consideration is the sale of part of the
university's 105-acre campus. School officials indicated that the
property could provide a significant source of value, with
estimates placing the campus worth at roughly $200 million. The
court also authorized a new $200,000 loan from Self-Help Ventures
Fund, adding to financing already obtained to maintain operations
during the restructuring, according to report.
About Saint Augustine's University
Saint Augustine's University is a private historically Black
university located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 1867 by
the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, the institution was
established to provide education to formerly enslaved individuals
and has maintained a mission focused on academic excellence and
leadership development.
Saint Augustine's University sought relief under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. E.D.N.C. Case No. 26-01864) on April
27, 2026. In its petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets
between $100 million and $500 million and estimated liabilities
between $50 million and $100 million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge David M. Warren handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Ciara L. Rogers, Esq., Kevin L. Sink,
Esq., and Jennifer B. Lyday, Esq. of Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey
PLLC.
SAKS GLOBAL: Uses New Tactic to Expedite Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case
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Modaes reports that luxury department store operator Saks has
revised its Chapter 11 reorganization plan as it seeks a faster
path out of bankruptcy. The amended proposal details how the
reorganized company will be governed, establishes a mechanism for
pursuing litigation claims, and sets the stage for a confirmation
hearing scheduled for June 5, 2026.
A key unresolved issue remains the treatment of unsecured
creditors, particularly suppliers left with unpaid invoices
totaling approximately $1.7 billion at the time of the bankruptcy
filing. Nevertheless, the creditors' committee, which includes some
of the world's largest luxury brands, has agreed to support the
restructuring plan currently before the court, the report states.
The proposed plan provides for a $20 million recovery fund for
unsecured creditors and authorizes investigations into a range of
transactions completed before bankruptcy. Among the matters slated
for review are the Neiman Marcus acquisition, arrangements
involving Authentic Brands, and various financing and debt-related
transactions, according to Mondaes.
Meanwhile, Saks is implementing operational changes designed to
support its post-bankruptcy future. These include a workforce
reduction affecting 16% of corporate employees and the
establishment of a reorganized operating entity known as New Saks.
The company has also arranged up to $500 million in exit financing,
subject to adjustments based on the liquidity available when it
emerges from Chapter 11, the report cites.
About Saks Global Enterprises LLC
Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the
world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf
Goodman, Saks OFF 5TH, Last Call and Horchow. Its retail portfolio
includes 70 full-line luxury locations, additional off-price
locations and five distinct e-commerce experiences. With talented
colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision, The Art
of You, Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each
customer a personalized experience that is unmistakably their own.
By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform
in North America, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships
with the world's most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the
future of luxury retail.
Saks Global Properties & Investments includes Saks Fifth Avenue and
Neiman Marcus flagship properties and represents nearly 13 million
square feet of prime U.S. real estate holdings and investments in
luxury markets.
On Jan. 13, 2026, and Jan. 14, 2026, Saks Global Enterprises, LLC
and 112 affiliated debtors filed voluntary petitions for relief
under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D.
Texas Lead Case No. 26-90103). The jointly administered cases are
pending before the Honorable Alfredo R. Perez.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and Haynes and Boone, LLP are serving
as legal counsel, PJT Partners LP is serving as an
investmentbanker, Berkeley Research Group is serving as the
financial advisor, and C Street Advisory Group is serving as a
strategic communications advisor to the Company. Stretto is the
claim agent.
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is serving as legal
counsel, Lazard Freres & Co, LLC is serving as investment banker,
FTI Consulting, Inc. is serving as financial advisor, and Kekst and
Company, Inc., is serving as a strategic communications advisor
toan ad hoc group of debt holders. Hilco Global Professional
Services, LLC, is the real property advisor to the Ad Hoc Group.
Bank of America, N.A., is the administrative agent and collateral
agent under the $1.5 billion asset-based revolving credit
facility.
U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, is the
administrative agent and collateral agent under the $2.56 billion
SGUS DIP Facility, a term loan facility with new money and roll-up
components. U.S. Bank is also the agent under the $1.75 billion
OpCo DIP Facility, a term loan facility to be used for refinancing
existing debt.
Barclays Bank, PLC serves as the fronting lender of the SGUS First
Out DIP Loans. It is advised by Dentons US LLP.
Otterbourg P.C., Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, and Norton Rose
Fulbright US LLP serves as counsel to the ABL DIP Agent; M3
Advisory Partners, LP, is the financial advisor to the ABL DIP
Agent; and Great American serves as its inventory valuation
consultant.
Seward & Kissel LLP serves as counsel to the SGUS DIP Agent.
On January 27, 2026, the U.S. Trustee for Region 7 appointed an
official committee to represent unsecured creditors in the Debtors'
Chapter 11 cases.
SALT LAKE DISTILLERY: Seeks to Use Cash Collateral Thru Nov 2026
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Salt Lake Distillery, LLC, doing business as Dented Brick
Distillery, asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah
for authority to use cash collateral and provide adequate
protection from June through November 2026.
The Debtor states that continued access to cash collateral is
essential to maintaining operations and preserving the value of the
business as a going concern. The company submitted a six-month
operating budget projecting approximately $989,580 in operating
expenses, averaging about $164,930 per month. It also submitted a
corresponding cash receipts forecast estimating roughly $1.56
million in revenue over the same period, or about $260,000 monthly,
generated from Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services
sales, retail activity, online sales, tastings, tours, events, and
other operations.
The Debtor argues that without authority to use the cash
collateral, it would be unable to pay payroll, purchase inventory
and production materials, maintain insurance and utilities, satisfy
taxes, or cover other routine operating expenses, which would
significantly disrupt operations and reduce value for creditors.
The Debtor identifies several parties that may claim liens or
interests in the cash collateral, including Cache Valley Bank,
Rotterdam Partners-Dented Brick Mezzanine, Doyle Buchanan, Headway
Capital, LLC, and Sterling Commercial Credit, LLC. However, the
Debtor expressly reserves its rights to challenge the validity,
extent, priority, perfection, enforceability, and secured status of
any asserted liens or cash collateral interests.
As adequate protection for the affected creditors, the Debtor
proposes granting replacement liens on postpetition assets, but
only to the extent any creditor can demonstrate an actual decline
in the value of its collateral resulting from the use of cash
collateral. These replacement liens would maintain the same
priority as any valid prepetition liens while remaining subordinate
to senior perfected interests.
The Debtor also seeks permission to carry forward savings from
earlier periods and, with creditor consent, use additional cash
collateral for other ordinary business expenses.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=MdzzMJ
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Salt Lake City Distillery
Salt Lake City Distillery, LLC, operating as Dented Brick
Distillery, is a Utah-based craft spirits producer located in Salt
Lake City. It specializes in manufacturing alcoholic beverages,
primarily focused on distilled spirits production.
Salt Lake City Distillery sought relief under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Utah Case No. 25-23944) on July 10,
2025. In its petition, the Debtor reported up to $50,000 in assets
and between $1 million and $10 million in liabilities.
Judge Peggy Hunt handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Steven M. Rogers, Esq. at Rogers &
Russell.
Cache Valley Bank, as secured creditor, is represented by Reid W.
Lambert, Esq. at Strong & Hanni, PC.
Rotterdam Partners, as secured creditor, is represented by Brian M.
Rothschild, Esq. and Darren Neilson, Esq. at Parsons Behle &
Latimer.
SANDY LANE: Case Summary & One Unsecured Creditor
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Debtor: Sandy Lane Holdings LLC
9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #277
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Business Description: Sandy Lane Holdings LLC is a special-purpose
holding company formed at the request of a creditor to serve as
the borrower on a loan secured by real property owned by the
guarantor of the loan.
Chapter 11 Petition Date: May 26, 2026
Court: United States Bankruptcy Court
Central District of California
Case No.: 26-15176
Judge: Hon. Barry Russell
Debtor's Counsel: Philip W. Boesch, Jr., Esq.
BOESCH LAW GROUP
12100 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 900
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (310) 578-7880
E-mail: pboesch@pboesch.com
Total Assets as of May 25, 2026: $0
Total Liabilities as of May 25, 2026: $12,661,081
The petition was signed by Ross Kemper as manager of Sandy Lane
Holdings LLC.
The company listed Hankey Capital LLC, of 4751 Wilshire Blvd.,
Suite 110, Los Angeles, California, as its sole unsecured
creditor.
A full-text copy of the petition is available for free on
PacerMonitor at:
https://www.pacermonitor.com/view/5TA5HRQ/Sandy_Lane_Holdings_LLC__cacbke-26-15176__0001.0.pdf?mcid=tGE4TAMA
SCILEX HOLDING: Q1 Loss Widens to $45.7MM; Going Concern Deepens
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Scilex Holding Company has filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, reporting a net
loss of $45.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026,
compared to a net loss of $26.1 million for the same period in the
prior year.
Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were $8.6
million, compared to $5 million in the prior-year period.
Liquidity and Going Concern
On December 22, 2023, the Company entered into a Sales Agreement
with B. Riley Securities, Inc., Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. and H.C.
Wainwright & Co., LLC, which agreement was voluntarily terminated
by the Company effective as of March 5, 2025. Pursuant to the ATM
Sales Agreement, the Company was able to offer and sell shares of
Common Stock up to $170 million, through or to the Sales Agents as
part of the Offering. The Company had no obligation to sell any
shares of Common Stock under the ATM Sales Agreement and could
suspend offers thereunder at any time. As of March 31, 2026 and
March 31, 2025, no sales of Common Stock had been made under the
ATM Sales Agreement.
On June 11, 2024, the Company entered into that certain Commitment
Side Letter with FSF 33433 LLC, pursuant to which FSF Lender
committed to provide the Company a loan in the aggregate amount of
$100 million. The Commitment Amount shall be payable as follows:
(i) $85 million no later than the date that is 70 days
following the date on which the Company receives the FSF Deposit
(the "Outside Date" and the funding of the initial $85 million, the
"Initial Commitment Closing") and
(ii) the remaining $15 million within 60 days following the
Initial Closing (the funding of the second $15 million, the "Second
Closing").
Pursuant to the Commitment Letter, FSF Lender was required to
provide the Company a non-refundable deposit in immediately
available funds in the aggregate principal amount of $10 million
(the "FSF Deposit" and the date on which such funds are fully
received, the "Deposit Date"), which amount will be creditable
towards the $85 million required to be funded by FSF Lender at the
Initial Commitment Closing. The Company received the FSF Deposit on
June 18, 2024 and issued to FSF Lender a warrant to purchase up to
an aggregate of 3,250,000 shares of the Common Stock (subject to
adjustment for stock dividends, stock splits or similar
transactions, provided that there shall not be any adjustments to
the exercise price of the warrant in the event the Company combines
(by combination, reverse stock split or otherwise) the Common Stock
into a smaller number of shares, with an exercise price of $1.20
per share. The exercise price and number of shares of Common Stock
issuable upon the exercise of the Deposit Warrant may be subject to
certain adjustments in the event of any stock dividend, stock
split, recapitalization, reorganization or similar transaction, as
described in the Deposit Warrant. The Deposit Warrant is
immediately exercisable and will expire five years from the date of
issuance. In November 2024, the Company fully satisfied the
obligations in respect of the Commitment Letter in respect of the
FSF Deposit.
On October 7, 2024, the Company entered into a securities purchase
agreement with certain institutional investors and Oramed
Pharmaceuticals Inc., to issue and sell, in a registered offering
by the Company directly to the Tranche B Noteholders, a new tranche
B of senior secured convertible notes of the Company in the
aggregate principal amount of $50 million, which notes will mature
on the two-year anniversary of the issuance date and will be
convertible into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price equal
to $36.40 per share. In exchange for the issuance of the Tranche B
Notes to the Tranche B Investors, the Company has received an
aggregate amount in cash of $22,500,000, excluding fees and
expenses payable by the Company. In consideration for the Tranche B
Notes issued to Oramed, the Company has received from Oramed an
exchange and reduction of the principal balance under the Oramed
Note of $22,500,000.
On December 1, 2025, the Company entered into a Non-Recourse Loan
and Securities Pledge Agreement with St. James Bank & Trust Company
Ltd., a corporation existing under the laws of the Bahamas,
pursuant to which the Lender agreed to loan the Company an
aggregate principal amount of up to $50 million in one or more
tranches. The timing and amount of any particular tranche of the
Scilex-St. James Loans shall be determined at the sole discretion
of the Lender and the Lender shall notify the Company in advance of
its intention to fund a particular tranche. The Scilex-St. James
Loans are non-recourse loans, which are collateralized by the
shares of Datavault Common Stock held by the Company, wherein St.
James will act as the custodian over these collateralized shares.
On December 8, 2025, the Company and St. James executed an
amendment to the Scilex-St. James Loan Agreement. The Scilex-St.
James Loan Amendment, among other things, increased the maximum
amount that may be borrowed under the Scilex-St. James Loan
Agreement from $50 million to $100 million, and increased the
number of shares of Datavault Common Stock collateralizing the
Scilex-St. James Loans to 85,838,800 shares.
On March 11, 2026, the Company filed a complaint in the United
States District Court for the Central District of California
against the Lender, certain related parties of the Lender, and The
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation. As of that date, the Company
had pledged approximately 85.8 million shares of Datavault Common
Stock as collateral, which, according to the complaint, were
contractually prohibited from being sold absent specified
conditions. The Company alleges that the Lender made an
unauthorized transfer and sale of the pledged shares through its
brokerage accounts, in violation of the terms of the Scilex-St.
James Loan Agreement, and further alleges that BNY facilitated the
opening and administration of the accounts used in the alleged
transactions. The Company is seeking recovery of the pledged
shares, compensatory damages in excess of $100 million, punitive
damages, disgorgement of profits, and other equitable relief. As of
the date of this assessment, the matter remains in the early
procedural stages, and no rulings have been issued.
Furthermore, on March 16, 2026 the Lender issued a formal letter to
the Company addressing the following matters:
* Earlier share price defaults which occurred in December 2025
and January 2026 were cured by the Company on a timely basis.
* On February 3, 2026, the Lender agreed to forbear from
enforcing any events of default arising from a share price default
and decreased trading volumes for the period from February 3, 2026
through February 27, 2026.
* On March 2, 2026, the unit share price of the Datavault
Common Stock declined to $0.68, and the Company did not take steps
to cure the resulting share price default. The Lender further noted
that additional share price defaults occurred subsequent to March
2, 2026.
* The Lender also noted that additional events of default
related to decreased trading volumes occurred as of March 2, 2026,
which the Company did not attempt to cure.
* The Lender asserted that the complaint filed by the Company
on March 11, 2026 constituted an additional event of default, and,
as a result, the Lender stated that the Scilex-St. James Loan
Agreement was terminated effective March 16, 2026. The Lender
further stated that neither party had any remaining obligations
under the Scilex-St. James Loan Agreement.
As of the Loan Termination Date, the Company had pledged a total of
85,665,102 shares of Datavault Common Stock as collateral, which
were then transferred and sold by the Lender without authorization
from the Company through brokerage accounts of the Lender, as
described above. Because the Company no longer has control over
these shares, they should be derecognized from the balance sheet.
Therefore, in substance, the exchangeable debts were settled by
forfeiture of the pledged shares. As the shares of Datavault Common
Stock are being carried at fair value under ASC 323, upon the
derecognition date (i.e. the Loan Termination Date), the shares
should be revalued to their then current fair market value with
changes in fair value recognized in unrealized gains and losses on
equity investments and no further gain or loss should be recognized
when shares are considered "disposed".
As of March 16, 2026, the Loan Termination Date, the Company
accounted for its investment in Datavault under the equity method
of accounting and had elected the fair value option. In connection
with the derecognition of 85,665,102 shares of Datavault Common
Stock, the Company evaluated whether the equity method remained
appropriate. Following such derecognition, the Company continues to
own approximately 21% of Datavault's outstanding shares and retains
the right to appoint two members to Datavault's board of directors.
Based on these factors, the Company determined the equity method of
accounting remains appropriate as of March 31, 2026.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company's negative working capital was
$459.8 million, including cash and cash equivalents of
approximately $3.4 million. During the three months ended March 31,
2026, the Company had operating losses of $32.2 million and cash
flows received from operating activities of $1.1 million. The
Company had an accumulated deficit of $965.1 million as of March
31, 2026.
The Company has plans to obtain additional resources to fund its
currently planned operations and expenditures and to service its
debt obligations (whether under the Oramed Note, the Tranche B
Notes or otherwise) for at least 12 months from the issuance of
these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements through
a combination of equity offerings, debt financings, collaborations,
government contracts or other strategic transactions. The Company's
plans are also dependent upon the success of future sales of
ZTlido, ELYXYB and GLOPERBA, among which GLOPERBA and ELYXYB are
still in the early stages of commercialization.
Although the Company believes such plans, if executed, should
provide the Company with financing to meet its needs, successful
completion of such plans is dependent on factors outside the
Company's control. As a result, management has concluded that the
aforementioned conditions, among other things, raise substantial
doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern
for the next 12 months.
A full text copy of the Company's Form 10-Q is available at
https://tinyurl.com/yzsvzvhn
About Scilex Holding Company
Palo Alto, Calif.-based Scilex Holding Company --
www.scilexholding.com -- is an innovative revenue-generating
company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing
non-opioid pain management products for the treatment of acute and
chronic pain and, following the formation of its proposed joint
venture with IPMC Company, neurodegenerative and cardiometabolic
disease. Scilex targets indications with high unmet needs and large
market opportunities with non-opioid therapies for the treatment of
patients with acute and chronic pain, and is dedicated to advancing
and improving patient outcomes. Scilex's commercial products
include: (i) ZTlido (lidocaine topical system) 1.8%, a prescription
lidocaine topical product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration for the relief of neuropathic pain associated with
postherpetic neuralgia, which is a form of post-shingles nerve
pain; (ii) ELYXYB, a potential first-line treatment and the only
FDA-approved, ready-to-use oral solution for the acute treatment of
migraine, with or without aura, in adults; and (iii) Gloperba, the
first and only liquid oral version of the anti-gout medicine
colchicine indicated for the prophylaxis of painful gout flares in
adults.
Walnut Creek, California-based BPM LLP, the Company's auditor since
2024, issued a "going concern" qualification in its report dated
April 10, 2026, attached to the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, citing that the Company
has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a net capital
deficiency that raise substantial doubt about its ability to
continue as a going concern.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $293.6 million in total
assets, $547.7 million in total liabilities, and $254.1 million in
total stockholders' deficit.
SELECTIS HEALTH: Appoints Krystal Eckhart as Interim CEO and CFO
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Selectis Health, Inc. announced in a regulatory filing that
effective May 14, 2026 the Board of Directors and Adam Desmond
agreed that he would resign all positions with the Company
including CEO, CFO of the Company and a member of the Board of
Directors. A Separation Agreement and Release has been drafted and
signed and is available at https://tinyurl.com/ntvt5t9j
Accordingly, on May 15, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company
appointed Krystal Eckhart to serve as the Company's Interim CEO and
CFO. Ms. Eckhart currently serves as a Vice President of the
Company.
Krystal Eckhart, age 41, is an accomplished healthcare revenue
cycle and financial operations leader with 15+ years of progressive
management experience across skilled nursing facilities and
multi-state healthcare organizations. Ms. Eckhart has worked with
the Company in various capacities since 2016. Currently she serves
as a Vice President of Revenue Management, specializing in Lead
Medicare and Medicaid operations for 9 multi-state healthcare
facilities; overseeing SEC audits, financial reporting, AR/AP
operations, and acquisition-related financial processes. She also
manages corporate and facility-level employees through training,
performance oversight, and operational support. Prior to holding
this position Ms. Eckhart served as the Director of Accounts
Receivable for the Company focusing on directing Medicare, Managed
Care, and Medicaid billing operations in Oklahoma and Georgia;
supervising business office managers and maintaining oversight of
resident trust accounts; managing audits, aging reviews, month-end
close processes, and corporate reporting functions.
About Selectis Health
Headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colo., Selectis Health, Inc.
owns and operates, through wholly-owned subsidiaries, Assisted
Living Facilities, Independent Living Facilities, and Skilled
Nursing Facilities across the South and Southeastern portions of
the US. In 2019, the Company shifted from leasing long-term care
facilities to third-party, independent operators towards an owner
operator model.
New York, NY-based WithumSmith+Brown, PC, the Company's auditor
since 2024, issued a "going concern" qualification in its report
dated April 15, 2026, attached to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, citing that the
Company has a significant working capital deficiency, has incurred
significant losses from operations, has accumulated deficits and
needs to raise additional funds to meet its obligations and sustain
its operations. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the
Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company had $32.6 million in total
assets, $38.8 million in total liabilities, and $6.2 million in
total deficit.
SELECTIS HEALTH: Swings to $6.53M Net Income in First Quarter
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Selectis Health Inc. reported fiscal first-quarter net income of
$6.53 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared
with a loss of $655,969 a year earlier, according to a Form 10-Q
filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Net income attributable to common stockholders was $6.52 million,
or $2.13 a basic share and $1.90 a diluted share, compared with a
loss attributable to common stockholders of $670,969, or 22 cents a
share, a year earlier.
Revenue fell to $7.29 million from $10.49 million. Healthcare
revenue declined 32% to $7.18 million, which the company attributed
to the sale of two Georgia facilities in mid-January 2026.
Management fee revenue was $107,441 for the three months ended
March 31, 2026, compared with none a year earlier, due to the start
of a management fee arrangement in November 2025.
Total expenses declined to $8.55 million from $10.91 million.
Property taxes, insurance and other operating expenses fell 25% to
$6.07 million, and general and administrative expenses fell 10% to
$2.13 million. The company said the operating-cost decline
reflected lower operating costs and the sale of the Georgia
facilities, while the decrease in general and administrative
expenses was tied to lower salary and benefits expense.
The company reported a loss from operations of $1.26 million,
compared with a loss from operations of $421,746 a year earlier.
The company reported income before income taxes of $6.94 million
during the period, helped by an $8.90 million gain on the sale of
assets, while interest expense, net, rose 70% to $923,784 because
of higher interest rates and prepayment premium and debt-payoff
fees.
Cash used in operating activities totaled $2.29 million for the
quarter, compared with cash provided by operating activities of
$1.04 million a year earlier. Cash provided by investing activities
was $5.02 million, compared with cash used of $219,240, which the
company attributed to proceeds from the sale of two Georgia
facilities.
As of March 31, the company reported cash and cash equivalents of
$1.29 million, restricted cash of $192,129, total assets of $30.01
million, total liabilities of $29.75 million and total
stockholders' equity of $258,344. Current assets were $9.82
million, current liabilities were $16.32 million, accumulated
deficit was $14.73 million as of March 31.
The filing said substantial doubt exists about the company's
ability to continue as a going concern because of historical
losses, projected cash needs, an accumulated deficit of $14.7
million and negative working capital of $6.5 million. Management
said its plans include increasing revenue through occupancy and
Medicaid reimbursement rates, selling certain facilities,
controlling operating expenses and seeking additional capital
through debt or equity securities or asset sales.
A full-text copy of the Form 10-Q is available for free at:
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/727346/000149315226024987/form10-q.htm
About Selectis Health
Selectis Health Inc. owns and operates assisted living, independent
living and skilled nursing facilities through wholly owned
subsidiaries across the South and Southeastern portions of the
United States. The company acquires, develops, leases and manages
healthcare real estate, provides financing to healthcare providers
and provides healthcare operations through wholly owned
subsidiaries. Its portfolio includes senior housing and post-acute
or skilled nursing operations.
In an audit report dated April 15, 2026, WithumSmith+Brown, PC
included a going concern qualification, stating that the company
has a significant working capital deficiency, has incurred
significant losses from operations, has accumulated deficits and
needs to raise additional funds to meet its obligations and sustain
its operations. The conditions raised substantial doubt about the
company's ability to continue as a going concern.
SERRA GAUCHA: Gets Court OK to Use Cash Collateral
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The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona
granted Serra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse LLC entered an order
extending its authority to continue using cash collateral on an
interim basis.
The Court authorized the debtor to continue using cash collateral
pursuant to the amended cash collateral budget previously filed in
the case. However, despite the debtor's request for authority
through August 31, 2026, the extension was granted only through
June 10, 2026, pending further proceedings.
As adequate protection for secured interests, the Court found that
WebBank was entitled to protection against any decline in the value
of its collateral resulting from the debtor's use of cash
collateral.
The debtor was therefore directed to continue making monthly
adequate protection payments of $1,500 to WebBank.
The Court scheduled a continued hearing for June 10, 2026, at 2:00
p.m. to consider the debtor's request for authorization to continue
using cash collateral through August 31, 2026. Any objections to
the proposed continued use of cash collateral must be filed by June
8, 2026.
About Serra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
LLC
Serra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse LLC operates as a restaurant
business focused on delivering authentic Brazilian churrasco-style
cuisine.
Serra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse LLC sought relief under Chapter
11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Ariz. Case No. 25-11201)
on November 20, 2025. In its petition, the Debtor reports estimated
assets of $100,001–$1,000,000 and estimated
liabilities of the same range.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Scott H. Gan handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Chris D. Barski, Esq. of Barski Law.
SLOAN SCHOOL: Gets Final OK to Use Cash Collateral
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland, Greenbelt
Division, entered a final order authorizing Sloan School of Music,
LLC's use of cash collateral on a final basis.
Under the order, Sloan School of Music, LLC is authorized to
continue using cash collateral for ordinary-course business
purposes in accordance with its approved operating budget through
the Court's consideration of a plan of reorganization. Except as
authorized in the order, the debtor is prohibited from using
lenders’ prepetition cash collateral, preserving creditor
protections while allowing ongoing business operations during the
Chapter 11 process.
To protect lenders with secured claims supported by sufficient
collateral value, the Court granted adequate protection through
replacement liens. If the debtor's use of cash collateral
diminishes the value of a lender's collateral, that lender receives
replacement liens on all post-petition assets and related proceeds,
maintaining the same priority and extent as existed with
prepetition collateral interests.
These adequate protection liens automatically become perfected
without the need for additional financing statements or filings,
although lenders may still file supplemental documents if desired.
The order also preserves the rights of all parties to seek future
modifications of adequate protection arrangements or request
additional relief, including relief from the automatic stay.
Importantly, the protections granted under the order survive
confirmation of a reorganization plan, conversion of the case to
Chapter 7, or dismissal of the bankruptcy case, ensuring that
creditor protections and lien priorities remain effective to the
fullest extent permitted by law.
About Sloan School of Music LLC
Sloan School of Music, LLC is a Maryland-based music store and
lesson provider with locations in Hagerstown and Frederick. Founded
in 2019, it offers private lessons, group classes, master classes
and bands, while also retailing instruments and accessories from
brands including Fender, Yamaha and PRS Guitars. The company also
operates an online store.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Md. Case No. 26-14152) on April 17,
2026. In the petition signed by David Sloan, as co-founder and
chairman, the Debtor disclosed $215,479 in total assets and
$1,253,609 in total liabilities.
Matthew Abbott, Esq., at Wolff & Orenstein, LLC, represents the
Debtor as legal counsel.
SMITTY'S LAND V: Commences Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Arizona
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On May 27, 2026, Smitty's Land V, LLC filed for Chapter 11
protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of
Arizona. According to court filings, the Debtor reports between $1
million and $10 million in debt owed to between 1 and 49
creditors.
A meeting of creditors under scheduled for June 30, 2026 at 10:30
AM as a Chapter 11 Teleconference Call in number: 1-888-330-1716,
Passcode: 4038524.
About Smitty's Land V, LLC
Smitty's Land V, LLC is a real estate holding company engaged in
land ownership, development, and investment activities.
Smitty's Land V, LLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-05233) on May 27, 2026. In its
petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets between $1 million
and $10 million and estimated liabilities between $1 million and
$10 million.
SMITTY'S LAND V: Voluntary Chapter 11 Case Summary
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Debtor: Smitty'S Land V, LLC
4400 N. Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Business Description: Smitty's Land V, LLC is a single-asset real
estate company whose main asset is a commercial property at 1515
E. Buckeye Road in Phoenix, Arizona.
Chapter 11 Petition Date: May 27, 2026
Court: United States Bankruptcy Court
District of Arizona
Case No.: 26-05233
Judge: Madeleine C Wanslee
Debtor's Counsel: David B. Nelson, Esq.
ALLEN, JONES & GILES, PLC
1850 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1025
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tel: 602-256-6000
Email: dnelson@bkfirmaz.com
Estimated Assets: $1 million to $10 million
Estimated Liabilities: $1 million to $10 million
Sloane McFarland signed the petition in his capacity as manager of
Phoenix Trash & Garbage, LLC, which serves as the Debtor's
manager.
The Debtor did not include a list of its 20 largest unsecured
creditors with the petition.
A full-text copy of the petition is available for free on
PacerMonitor at:
https://www.pacermonitor.com/view/JBESOHA/SMITTYS_LAND_V_LLC__azbke-26-05233__0001.0.pdf?mcid=tGE4TAMA
SMOKIN OAKS: Case Summary & 20 Largest Unsecured Creditors
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Debtor: Smokin Oaks Organic Farms, LLC
2116 8th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37204
Business Description: Smokin Oaks Organic Farms, LLC operates a
regenerative organic farm, butcher shop and market based in
Nashville, Tennessee. Founded by Justin Head, who transitioned the
family farm to organic farming in 2015, the company raises
pasture-based livestock, grows organic grain for feed, and sells
beef, pork, chicken, produce, grocery items and prepared food
through its Nashville market and local food channels.
Chapter 11 Petition Date: May 26, 2026
Court: United States Bankruptcy Court
Middle District of Tennessee
Case No.: 26-02488
Judge: Hon. Nancy B King
Debtor's Counsel: Henry E. ("Ned") Hildebrand, IV, Esq.
DUNHAM HILDEBRAND PAYNE WALDRON, PLLC
9020 Overlook Boulevard, Suite 316
Brentwood, TN 37027
Tel: 615-933-5851
Fax: 629-777-3765
Email: ned@dhnashville.com
Total Assets: $409,798
Total Liabilities: $3,147,033
The petition was signed by Justin Head as managing member.
A full-text copy of the petition, which includes a list of the
Debtor's 20 largest unsecured creditors, is available for free on
PacerMonitor at:
https://www.pacermonitor.com/view/J6XESWA/Smokin_Oaks_Organic_Farms_LLC__tnmbke-26-02488__0001.0.pdf?mcid=tGE4TAMA
SPEYSIDE HOLDINGS: Hires Hilco Real Estate as Real Estate Agents
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Speyside Holdings LLC, d/b/a Speyside Sand & Stone, and its
affiliates seek approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Eastern District of New York to hire Hilco Real Estate, LLC to
serve as real estate agents.
The firm will provide these services:
(a) meet with the Debtor to ascertain the Debtor’s goals,
objectives, and financial parameters in selling the Property;
(b) solicit interested parties for the sale of the Property and
market the Property for sale through a managed qualifying bid
process; and
(c) conduct negotiations, at the Debtor's direction and on the
Debtor’s behalf, for the sale of the Property.
Hilco Real Estate, LLC will receive a commission equal to:
(i) two percent of the first Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) of
Gross Sale Proceeds; and
(ii) one percent of the incremental Gross Sale Proceeds exceeding
Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000).
The Debtor will also reimburse Hilco for reasonable and customary
expenses, subject to a $20,000 cap unless otherwise agreed in
writing.
Hilco Real Estate, LLC is a "disinterested person" within the
meaning of Section 101(13) of the Bankruptcy Code, and has no
adverse interests to the Debtors or the estate, according to court
filings.
The firm can be reached at:
Jeff Azuse
Hilco Real Estate, LLC
5 Revere Drive, Suite 320
Northbrook, IL 60062
Telephone: (847) 418-2703
Facsimile: (847) 897-0826
E-mail: jazuse@hilcoglobal.com
About Speyside Holdings LLC
Speyside Holdings, LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. E.D. N.Y. Case No. 8-26-70730) on
February 20, 2026. In the petition signed by Eugene Fernandez,
managing member, the Debtor disclosed up to $10 million in both
assets and liabilities.
Judge Sheryl P. Giugliano oversees the case.
Gary C. Fischoff, Esq., at BFSNG Law Group, LLP, represents the
Debtor as legal counsel.
SPIRIT AIRLINES: 3rd Circuit Affirms Toss of Site Tracking Claims
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Gina Kim of Law360 Bankruptcy Authority reports that the Third
Circuit has rejected an attempt to revive a class action accusing
Spirit Airlines of recording communications from users visiting its
website. The court found that the plaintiffs had voluntarily
submitted information through their interactions with the airline's
digital platform.
At issue were allegations that Spirit Airlines deployed website
tracking tools that captured user inputs and communications without
proper notice or consent. The plaintiffs claimed the airline's
conduct violated privacy laws governing electronic communications
and consumer data collection, the report states.
The appellate court upheld the dismissal, concluding that the
pleadings did not support a viable legal claim. The ruling leaves
Spirit Airlines free from the proposed class action as the case
remains dismissed, according to Law360.
About Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc.
Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate Spirit
Airlines, a U.S.-based low-cost carrier providing air
transportation services across the United States, Latin America,
and the Caribbean. They employ approximately 25,000 direct
employees and independent contractors.
Spirit Aviation Holdings and its subsidiaries sought protection
under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D. N.Y. Lead
Case No. 25-11897) on August 29, 2025. In the petition signed by
Frederick Cromer, authorized signatory, Spirit Aviation Holdings
disclosed $8,576,287,000 in assets and $8,096,842,000 in
liabilities as of June 30, 2025.
Judge Sean H. Lane oversees the cases.
The Debtors tapped Davis Polk & Wardwell, LLP as bankruptcy
counsel; PJT Partners LP as investment banker; FTI Consulting, Inc.
as restructuring, fleet and communications advisor; Debevoise &
Plimpton, LLP as fleet counsel; Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell,
LLP as conflicts counsel, and Ernst & Young, LLP as its audit and
tax services provider. Epiq Corporate Restructuring, LLC is the
claims, noticing, solicitation and administrative agent.
The U.S. Trustee for Region 2 appointed an official committee to
represent unsecured creditors in the Debtors' Chapter 11 cases. The
committee tapped Willkie Farr & Gallagher, LLP as legal counsel;
Alton Aviation Consultancy, LLC as specialized aviation advisor;
Jefferies. LLC as investment banker; and AlixPartners, LLP as
financial advisor.
SPIRIT AVIATION: Company's Collapse Shakes Budget Airline Sector
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Leah Nylen of Bloomberg News reports that Spirit Aviation Holdings
Inc., the Florida-based ultra-low-cost airline known for its bright
yellow fleet and ultra-cheap fares, ceased operations on May 2,
2026 after more than four decades in business. The carrier
ultimately filed for liquidation following years of mounting
losses.
Often referred to by passengers as operating "banana buses," Spirit
became a symbol of the no-frills airline model in the United
States. Its strategy emphasized low base fares while charging for
add-ons, a formula that helped it grow but also exposed it to
financial volatility.
The airline's downfall was driven by a combination of rising costs
and persistent losses, with recent spikes in jet fuel prices
serving as the final blow. Industry pressures accelerated its path
toward liquidation, the report states.
Spirit's financial unraveling can be traced to mid-2022, when it
abandoned a planned merger with Frontier Group Holdings Inc. and
instead pursued a transaction with JetBlue Airways Corp. That deal
ultimately collapsed, leaving the company increasingly vulnerable
in a challenging market, according to Bloomberg.
About Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc.
Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate Spirit
Airlines is a U.S.-based low-cost carrier providing air
transportation services across the United States, Latin America,
and the Caribbean. They employ approximately 25,000 direct
employees and independent contractors.
Spirit Aviation Holdings and its subsidiaries sought protection
under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D. N.Y. Lead
Case No. 25-11897) on August 29, 2025. In the petition signed by
Frederick Cromer, authorized signatory, Spirit Aviation Holdings
disclosed $8,576,287,000 in assets and $8,096,842,000 in
liabilities as of June 30, 2025.
Judge Sean H. Lane oversees the cases.
The Debtors tapped Davis Polk & Wardwell, LLP, as bankruptcy
counsel; PJT Partners LP as investment banker; FTI Consulting, Inc.
as restructuring, fleet and communications advisor; Debevoise &
Plimpton, LLP as fleet counsel; Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell,
LLP as conflicts counsel, and Ernst & Young, LLP as its audit and
tax services provider. Epiq Corporate Restructuring, LLC is the
claims, noticing, solicitation and administrative agent.
The U.S. Trustee for Region 2 appointed an official committee to
represent unsecured creditors in the Debtors' Chapter 11 cases. The
committee tapped Willkie Farr & Gallagher, LLP as legal counsel;
Alton Aviation Consultancy, LLC as specialized aviation advisor;
Jefferies. LLC as investment banker; and AlixPartners, LLP as
financial advisor.
Judge Lane approved the appointment of Marc Heimowitz of Coda
Advisory Group, LLC as examiner. The Examiner hired Glenn Agre
Bergman & Fuentes LLP as counsel; and M3 Advisory Partners, LP as
financial advisor.
The Air Line Pilots Association and the International Association
of Machinists and Aerospace Workers are represented by Cohen, Weiss
and Simon LLP.
* * *
In a statement May 2, 2026, CEO Dave Davis said the airline needed
hundreds of millions of dollars in additional liquidity to continue
operating. He said that funding was not available and could not be
secured from external sources. Having reached the limits of its
financing options, the company was left with no alternative but to
wind down its business.
STAR213PROPERTY LLC: Commences Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in New York
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On May 27, 2026, Star213Property LLC filed for Chapter 7 protection
in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York.
According to court filings, the Debtor reports between $100,001 and
$1 million in debt owed to between 1 and 49 creditors.
About Star213Property LLC
Star213Property LLC is a real estate holding company engaged in the
ownership, management, and investment of property assets.
Star213Property LLC sought relief under Chapter 7 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-42562) on May 27, 2026. In its
petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets of $100,001 to $1
million and estimated liabilities of $100,001 to $1 million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Elizabeth S. Stong handles the case.
STARCO BRANDS: Swings to $829,720 Net Loss in Q1 2026
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Starco Brands, Inc. has filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, reporting a net
loss of $829,720 for the three months ended March 31, 2026,
compared to a net income of $1,976,105 for the same period in the
prior year.
Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were $8,979,270,
compared to $9,818,757 in the prior-year period.
Going Concern
The Company has concluded that substantial doubt exists regarding
its ability to continue as a going concern within one year after
the date that these condensed consolidated financial statements are
issued. The principal conditions giving rise to substantial doubt
include the Company's history of recurring net losses and continued
working capital deficiencies. As of March 31, 2026, the Company
reported an accumulated deficit of $103,145,543, including a net
loss of $829,720 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, and a
working capital deficit of approximately $1.6 million.
Management has evaluated the conditions that contributed to
substantial doubt. The historical net losses and accumulated
deficit are primarily attributable to non-cash or one-time,
non-recurring expenses, including goodwill impairment, stock-based
compensation, fair value share adjustment losses, and
acquisition-related transaction costs.
As of March 31, 2026, total debt was approximately $8.0 million,
which includes $3,472,500 in notes payable to Ross Sklar, a
significant minority shareholder. Of this amount, $1.0 million was
funded in July and August 2025 in response to requests from the
Company's lender. Mr. Sklar's ownership interest and operational
role provide an incentive for him to be supportive of the Company
regarding repayment of these notes, consistent with prior periods.
On December 22, 2025, the Company entered into a Bridge Term Loan
Promissory Note with The Starco Group, Inc., an entity wholly owned
by Sklar, providing for up to $5,000,000 in borrowing capacity,
including an initial disbursement of $4,500,000. The proceeds were
used to repay the Company's revolving loan facility in full and to
provide additional working capital. The Bridge Loan bears interest
at a variable rate based on the Prime Rate plus an applicable
margin, requires monthly interest payments beginning January 1,
2026, and provides for scheduled principal amortization beginning
January 1, 2027. The Bridge Loan includes customary covenants and
events of default and may be prepaid without penalty.
Management is pursuing additional financing sources to enhance
liquidity, provide working capital, and support repayment of
existing obligations, if necessary. Management is also focused on
strategic initiatives intended to increase revenue in the most
profitable sales channels and reduce overall expenses as a
percentage of revenue. Operational synergies from the Company's
shared services model and continued emphasis on profitable channels
have contributed to improvements to date and are expected to
continue.
While the payoff of the revolving loan facility and the execution
of the Bridge Loan have provided near-term liquidity, these actions
do not eliminate the conditions that raise substantial doubt about
the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The Company's
plans are not entirely within its control, and there can be no
assurance that additional financing or operational improvements
will be achieved as contemplated.
A full text copy of the Company's Form 10-Q is available at
https://tinyurl.com/5xv5ccwp
About Starco Brands
Santa Monica, Calif.-based Starco Brands, Inc. (OTCQB: STCB) --
starcobrands.com -- invents consumer products with
behavior-changing technologies that spark excitement. Starco Brands
identifies whitespaces across consumer product categories. Starco
Brands publicly trades on the OTCQB stock exchange so that retail
investors can invest in STCB alongside accredited individuals and
institutions.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $35,869,132 in total assets,
$22,247,779 in total liabilities, and $13,621,353 in total
stockholders' equity.
Irvine, California-based Macias, Gini, and O'Connell LLP, the
Company's auditor since 2022, issued a "going concern"
qualification in its report dated April 14, 2026 attached to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2025, citing that the Company has a working capital deficit of
approximately $1.4 million and an accumulated deficit of
approximately $102.3 million at December 31, 2025, including the
impact of its net loss of approximately $20.7 million for the year
ended December 31, 2025.
STAY LLC: Unsecured Creditors to Split $39,600 over 36 Months
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Stay, LLC filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of
Nevada a Plan of Reorganization for Small Business dated May 19,
2026.
The Debtor is a Nevada limited liability company, formed on August
2, 2020. The Debtor conducts business under the d/b/a LussoStay.
From its formation through the bankruptcy filing, the Debtor
operated as a furnished corporate housing company in the Reno
Sparks, Nevada area. The Debtor's business model consisted of
leasing residential properties from the owner under master lease
agreements, and the Debtor would furnish them with corporate
housing-grade furniture.
The Debtor elected to be treated as a small business debtor under
Subchapter V of chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Debtor has
continued to operate its business as a debtor in possession since
the Petition Date. On February 20, 2026, Edward Burr was appointed
as Subchapter V Trustee over the Debtor's Chapter 11 Case.
The Plan Proponent's financial projections show that the Debtor
will have projected disposable income of $1,100.00 per month. The
final Plan payment is expected to be paid on or before July 2029.
This Plan of Reorganization proposes to pay creditors of the Debtor
from its future income. The Debtor is evaluating its inventory and
may propose a sale of some of its assets, subject to Court
approval. If the Debtor does sell some of its assets, it will amend
its proposed Plan accordingly.
Non-priority unsecured creditors holding allowed claims will
receive distributions, which the proponent of this Plan has valued
at approximately .48 cents on the dollar. This Plan also provides
for the payment of administrative and priority claims.
Class 3 consists of Non-priority General Unsecured Creditors. Each
holder of a Class 3 Allowed general unsecured, non-priority claim
shall receive its pro rata share of the sum of $39,600.00 which
shall be paid in installments of $1,100.00 starting in Month 1
after the Effective Date, and continuing each and every month
thereafter (for a total of thirty-six monthly payments) until that
total sum is paid, or such greater amount as the Court may require
at the confirmation hearing on the Plan and as consistent with
Sections 1190 and 1191 of the Code. Class 3 is impaired.
Class 4 Equity Security Holders of the Debtor shall retain their
interests in the Debtor, but shall receive no disbursement on
account of such equity interest during the Plan Term. Class 4 is
unimpaired and is deemed to have accepted the Plan.
The Plan will be funded through cash flow from future operations of
the Debtor's business. The Debtor's projected budgets are based on
historical financials and projected future revenues. The Debtor may
liquidate some or all of its personal property assets to pay
allowed creditor claims.
A full-text copy of the Plan of Reorganization dated May 19, 2026
is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=0AUviZ from
PacerMonitor.com at no charge.
Counsel to the Debtor:
Stephen Harris, Esq.
Harris Law Practice LLC
850 E. Patriot Blvd., Suite F
Reno, NV 89511
Telephone: (775) 786-7600
Email: steve@harrislawreno.com
About Stay LLC
Stay, LLC operated as a furnished corporate housing company in the
Reno-Sparks, Nevada area.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Nev. Case No. 26-50163) on February 18,
2026, with $50,001 to $100,000 in assets and $100,001 to $500,000
in liabilities.
Stephen R. Harris, Esq. at Harris Law Practice LLC represents the
Debtor as counsel.
STEVE CLARK: Plan Exclusivity Period Extended to June 8
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Judge Lori S. Simpson of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District
of Maryland extended Steve Clark Drywall, Inc.'s exclusive periods
to file a plan of reorganization and obtain acceptance thereof to
June 8 and Aug. 7, 2026, respectively.
As shared by Troubled Company Reporter, the Debtor explains that
the company, and its principal Mr. Steven Riley Clark, have
judgments and contract liabilities which are subject to guarantees
and have numerous cross liabilities the advancement of which caused
this Chapter 11 case, and a case filing in this district by Mr.
Clark as an affiliate of this Debtor on April 1, 2026.
In addition, there will be a forthcoming Motion for Joint
Administration or a Complaint for Substantive Consolidation in the
very near term as to these two cases. A reassignment motion of this
affiliate case for Mr. Clark is forthcoming to this division and
before the bankruptcy judge who is administering the present
Chapter 11 case.
The Debtor asserts that substantial reworking of various
liabilities for treatment in a forthcoming Chapter 11 Plan will be
ongoing with the creditor constituency. The Debtor has been the
source of Mr. Clark's revenues and a sizeable majority portion of
the Debtor's claims are reflected against Mr. Clark as well.
The Debtor further asserts that it needs time to source its
additional income options and to reduce uncertainties as to sources
of new work for the forthcoming Plan of Reorganization. Claims
objections will likely be forthcoming to bring to a certainty the
Plan base for treatment. Mr. Clark's case has very similar work and
required steps.
Steve Clark Drywall Inc. is represented by:
John D. Burns, Esq.
THE BURNS LAW FIRM, LLC
6303 Ivy Lane, Suite 102
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Tel: (301) 441-8780
Email: info@burnsbankruptcyfirm.com
About Steve Clark Drywall Inc.
Steve Clark Drywall, Inc. provides drywall, ceiling, and plaster
contracting services, including installation and repair, for
commercial and residential construction projects.
Steve Clark Drywall filed its voluntary petition for relief under
Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Md. Case No. 25-21471)
on December 8, 2025, listing up to $50,000 in assets and $1 million
to $10 million in liabilities. Steven Riley Clark, president of
Steve Clark Drywall, signed the petition.
Judge Lori S Simpson presides over the case.
John D. Burns, Esq., at The Burns Law Firm, LLC, serves as the
Debtor's bankruptcy counsel.
SUMMER FUN: Files Emergency Bid to Use Cash Collateral
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Summer Fun Pools, Inc. asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Southern District of Alabama for authority to use cash collateral
and provide adequate protection.
The Debtor's bankruptcy filing was prompted by collection actions
and related lawsuits. It employs several workers and has
approximately $9,200 in prepetition wage obligations that became
due postpetition, making continued access to cash essential to
maintain payroll and preserve its workforce.
The Debtor states it is current on insurance premiums (including
general liability, auto, and inland marine coverage) and utility
obligations, and reports a ServisFirst Bank account balance of
approximately $29,305 as of the petition date, with accounts
receivable of less than $7,044 and projected monthly income of
approximately $65,000.
A UCC financing statement filed by Practical Pools & Ponds, LLC is
identified as a potential secured claim on cash collateral, though
the Debtor reserves the right to dispute any asserted lien.
The Debtor asserts that without access to cash collateral, it will
be unable to maintain vendor relationships, pay operating expenses,
or continue functioning as a going concern, which would undermine
any potential reorganization.
As adequate protection, the Debtor proposes granting replacement
liens on postpetition receivables and future cash flow, which it
argues would preserve the value of any prepetition collateral
interests consistent with section 361(2). The Debtor also requests
authority for banks and financial institutions to honor checks and
process transfers necessary for operations.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=9KUtNz
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Summer Fun Pools, Inc.
Summer Fun Pools, Inc. operates a pool-cleaning business in
Alabama.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D. Ala. Case No. 26-11395) on May 14,
2026. In the petition signed by Fran Haas, President/Sole
Shareholder, the Debtor disclosed up to $500,000 in assets and up
to $1 million in liabilities.
Judge Henry A. Callaway oversees the case.
Anthony Brian Bush, Esq., at The Bush Law Firm, LLC, represents the
Debtor as legal counsel.
SUN GIR: Gets Interim OK to Use Cash Collateral
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California,
Santa Ana Division, entered an interim order granting Sun Gir
Incorporated' emergency motion to use cash collateral.
The order authorized the debtors to use cash collateral on an
interim basis for specific operational purposes, including payment
of employee wages, payroll obligations, benefits, and certain
compensation for H-1B visa-sponsored store managers employed
through Friendly Franchisees Corporation. The debtors were also
permitted to pay critical vendor obligations to McLane Company,
Inc. and continue paying ordinary-course post-petition operating
expenses such as payroll, rent, utilities, insurance, and inventory
costs.
The debtors were prohibited from making payments to insiders except
for expressly approved ordinary compensation, paying management
fees, satisfying unauthorized prepetition obligations, or making
payments through certain affiliate arrangements unless separately
authorized by the Court. These restrictions were designed to ensure
that cash collateral would be used solely for essential business
operations during the interim period.
As adequate protection, the Court granted replacement liens to both
Northern Trust and McLane to the extent their collateral value
diminished due to the authorized use of cash collateral. Northern
Trust also received a potential superpriority administrative
expense claim if the adequate protection later proved insufficient.
The debtors were additionally required to provide weekly variance
reports to Northern Trust, while all parties retained the right to
challenge lien validity and priority issues.
The interim authorization remained effective through June 3, 2026,
with a continued hearing scheduled for that date.
A copy of the court's order and the Debtor's budget is available at
https://shorturl.at/P2OAD from PacerMonitor.com.
About Sun Gir Incorporated
Sun Gir Incorporated and affiliates operate 59 Carl's Jr.
restaurant locations across California.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. C.D. Cal. Case No. 8:26-bk-11056-SC) on
April 2, 2026. In the petition signed by Harshad Dharod, president,
the Debtor disclosed up to $50,000 in both assets and liabilities.
Judge Scott C. Clarkson oversees the case.
Eric Bensamochan, Esq., at Eric Bensamochan Law Firm, Inc.
represents the Debtor as legal counsel.
SUN GIR: Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Liquidates 49 Stores
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Daniel Kline of The Street reports that Sun Gir Inc., a major
Carl's Jr. franchise operator, and five related companies commenced
Chapter 11 cases on April 2 in the Central District of California
bankruptcy court. The filing names Sun Gir as the lead debtor among
the affiliated entities.
The franchise group operates 65 Carl's Jr. restaurants throughout
California. As part of its bankruptcy restructuring strategy, the
company is seeking buyers for 49 of those locations while
continuing to evaluate options for the remaining stores.
According to court filings, the debtors point to rising labor costs
as a significant factor behind their financial struggles. Harshad
Dharod, CEO of Friendly Franchisees Corp., stated that California's
$20 fast-food minimum wage increased operating expenses and played
a role in the company’s Chapter 11 filing, according to report.
About Sun Gir Inc.
Sun Gir Inc. is a California-based quick-service restaurant
operator and one of the larger Carl’s Jr. franchisees in the
state. The company operates dozens of Carl’s Jr. locations and is
affiliated with Friendly Franchisees Corp., a restaurant management
organization led by founder and CEO Harshad Dharod.
Sun Gir Inc. sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy
Code (Bankr. C.D. Cal. Case No. 26-11056) on April 2, 2026. In its
petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets and liabilities up to
$50,000 each.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Scott C. Clarkson handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Eric Bensamochan, Esq. of The
Bensamochan Law Firm, Inc.
SUNSET PALM: Seeks to Hire Lorium PLLC as Legal Counsel
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Sunset Palm Villas Condominium Association, Inc. seeks approval
from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida
to employ Robert E. Reynolds, Esq. and Lorium, PLLC as its Chapter
11 bankruptcy counsel.
Mr. Reynolds and Lorium, PLLC will provide these services:
(a) prepare, on behalf of the Debtor, all necessary petitions,
schedules, amendments, applications, motions, reports and other
legal papers;
(b) advise and counsel the Debtor concerning the operation of its
business and financial affairs in compliance with Chapter 11 and
orders of the Bankruptcy Court;
(c) prosecute and defend any causes of action on behalf of the
Debtor in Bankruptcy Court;
(d) assist in the formulation of a plan of reorganization and the
preparation of a disclosure statement and obtain confirmation of
same; and
(e) provide any other legal services as may be required by the
Court or requested by the Debtor and agreed upon by counsel within
the scope of expertise.
Mr. Reynolds and Lorium, PLLC will be compensated at hourly rates
of $300 to $675 for attorneys, $75 to $200 for paralegals, and $550
for Mr. Reynolds.
Lorium, PLLC is a "disinterested person" within the meaning of 11
U.S.C. Sec. 327(a), and court filings state that neither the firm
nor its attorneys hold or represent any interest adverse to the
Debtor or the estate.
The firm can be reached at:
Robert E. Reynolds, Esq.
LORIUM, PLLC
101 NE 3 Avenue, Suite 1800
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
About Sunset Palm Villas Condominium Association
Inc.
Sunset Palm Villas Condominium Association Inc. oversees the
management and maintenance of the Sunset Palm Villas residential
complex located in Miami, Florida. The association handles property
operations, common area upkeep, and enforces community regulations
on behalf of unit owners.
Sunset Palm Villas Condominium Association Inc. sought relief under
Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D. Fla. Case No.
25-17036) on June 21, 2025. In its petition, the Debtor reports
estimated assets between $500,000 and $1 million and estimated
liabilities between $10 million and $50 million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Corali Lopez-Castro handles the case.
The Debtor tapped the Law Offices of Robert E. Reynolds, PA as
counsel and Preferred Accounting Services, Inc. as auditor.
SUPRA NATIONAL: Plan Exclusivity Period Extended to June 26
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Judge Neil W. Bason of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central
District of California extended Supra National Express, Inc.'s
exclusive periods to file a plan of reorganization and obtain
acceptance thereof to June 26 and Aug. 24, 2026, respectively.
As shared by Troubled Company Reporter, the Debtor explains that
its case is relatively large and complex. The Debtor operates a
large logistics company from a yard and storage facility in Long
Beach, California containing approximately 6.51 acres and the
buildings thereon, which consist of approximately 132,884 square
feet of ground floor area in the aggregate. Additional time will
also allow the Debtor to try to resolve existing and newly filed
claims and improve information and projections contained in the
disclosure statement and plan.
The Debtor claims that it intends to formulate a plan of
reorganization that will enable the Debtor to successfully emerge
from its chapter 11 case as a leaner, focused, profitable business,
which will benefit all creditors. The Debtor furthered these
efforts by, among other things, moving to its new location,
obtaining secured factor financing that was approved by the Court,
working to employ a new head of marketing and development to
improve sales, setting the Admin. Claims Bar Date, and reviewing
and engaging in efforts to resolve disputed claims.
The Debtor states that it is generally current on its obligations
that have become due and owing postpetition and will timely pay its
OUST quarterly fees. With that said, the Debtor has surrendered
some vehicles and equipment which are no longer beneficial to the
Debtor or the estate.
The Debtor asserts that it has properly administered its chapter 11
case in that the Debtor has complied with all of the material
requirements of the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, and the
OUST. Under these circumstances, an extension of the exclusivity
periods for filing and obtaining confirmation of a plan can be
granted with the confidence that the Debtor is in full compliance
with the requirements that are a condition to the Debtor
maintaining its exclusive right to file a plan and gain acceptance
thereof.
Supra National Express is represented by:
Todd M. Arnold, Esq.
Ron Bender, Esq.
Robert M. Carrasco, Esq.
Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Golubchik LLP
2818 La Cienega Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Telephone: (310) 229-1234
About Supra National Express
Supra National Express provides logistics and transportation
services, including drayage, warehousing, and international
freight, operating primarily from Long Beach and Carson,
California, near the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The
Company maintains a fleet of specialized equipment and is licensed
as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC), offering
technology solutions for transportation management.
Supra National Express sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. C.D. Cal. Case No. 25-19576) on October 28,
2025. In its petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets between
$1 million and $10 million and estimated liabilities between $10
million and $50 million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Neil W. Bason handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Ron Bender, Esq., at Levene, Neale,
Bender, Yoo & Golubchik, LLP.
TCB INVESTMENTS: Taps Gambrell & Associates as Legal Counsel
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TCB Investments, LLC seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the Northern District of Mississippi to hire Robert Gambrell of
Gambrell & Associates, PLLC to serve as legal counsel.
Mr. Gambrell will provide these services:
(a) consult with any Trustee or any committee concerning the
administration of the case;
(b) investigate the acts, conduct, assets, liabilities, financial
condition of the Debtor, and the operation of the Debtor's
business, including the desirability of continuing operations, and
matters relevant to the formulation of a plan;
(c) formulate a plan of reorganization; and
(d) prepare necessary pleadings, motions, answers, notices,
orders, reports, and other documents required for the
administration of the Chapter 11 case.
Mr. Gambrell will receive hourly rates of $375 for attorneys, $275
for senior legal professionals, and $110 for paralegals. The firm
has received a $3,000 retainer and will be compensated through the
fee application process under the Bankruptcy Code.
Gambrell & Associates, PLLC is a "disinterested person" within the
meaning of Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code, and the firm has
disclosed no conflicts of interest with the Debtor, creditors, or
the United States Trustee.
The firm can be reached at:
Robert Gambrell, Esq.
GAMBRELL & ASSOCIATES, PLLC
101 Ricky D Britt Sr Blvd, Ste 3
Oxford, MS 38655
Telephone: (662) 281-8800
Facsimile: (662) 202-1004
E-mail: rg@ms-bankruptcy.com
About TCB Investment LLC
TCB Investment LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Miss. Case No. 26-11354) on April 16,
2026, with $0 to $50,000 in assets and $50,001 to $100,000 in
liabilities.
Judge Jason D. Woodard presides over the case.
Robert Gambrell, Esq. at Gambrell & Associates, PLLC represents the
Debtor as legal counsel.
TCW REMODEL: Jerrett McConnell Named Subchapter V Trustee
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The Acting U.S. Trustee for Region 21 appointed Jerrett McConnell,
Esq., at McConnell Law Group, P.A. as Subchapter V trustee for TCW
Remodel & Construction, LLC.
Mr. McConnell will be paid an hourly fee of $400 for his services
as Subchapter V trustee and will be reimbursed for work-related
expenses incurred.
Mr. McConnell declared that he is a disinterested person according
to Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code.
The Subchapter V trustee can be reached at:
Jerrett M. McConnell, Esq.
McConnell Law Group, P.A.
6100 Greenland Rd., Unit 603
Jacksonville, FL 32258
Phone: (904) 570-9180
info@mcconnelllawgroup.com
About TCW Remodel & Construction LLC
TCW Remodel & Construction, LLC filed a petition under Chapter 11,
Subchapter V of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. M.D. Fla. Case No.
26-02162) on May 14, 2026, with between $100,001 and $500,000 in
both assets and liabilities.
Laurence Arnold Steel, Esq., represents the Debtor as legal
counsel.
TENTH PLACE: Commences Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Arizona
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On May 26, 2026, Tenth Place, LLC filed for Chapter 11 protection
in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona. According
to court filings, the Debtor reports between $100,001 and $1
million in debt owed to between 1 and 49 creditors.
A meeting of creditors under Section 341(a) to be held on June 30,
2026 at 09:45 AM as a Chapter 11 Teleconference Call in number:
1-888-330-1716, Passcode: 4038524.
About Tenth Place, LLC
Tenth Place, LLC is a limited liability company engaged in real
estate ownership, development, and investment activities.
Tenth Place, LLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-05217) on May 26, 2026. In its
petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets between $100,001 and
$1 million and estimated liabilities between $100,001 and $1
million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Brenda K. Martin handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Grant L. Cartwright, Esq. of May,
Potenza, Baran & Gillespie, P.C.
TEXACO INC: Ends Ch.11 Decision Appeal Allowing La. Suit to Proceed
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Hilary Russ of Law360 Bankruptcy Authority reports that Texaco has
dropped its appeal of a New York bankruptcy court order that
permitted Louisiana local governments to continue pursuing
environmental remediation lawsuits valued at as much as $100
billion. The company had challenged a 2025 ruling that rejected
efforts to halt the claims through bankruptcy-related defenses.
The lawsuits arise from allegations that historic oil and gas
activities caused environmental harm across numerous sites in
Louisiana. Plaintiffs argue that extensive restoration work is
necessary and that energy companies should be responsible for
funding cleanup efforts associated with decades-old operations, the
report states.
The withdrawal of the appeal leaves the lower court ruling
undisturbed and allows the environmental cases to proceed in
Louisiana courts. The outcome preserves the plaintiffs' ability to
pursue potentially massive recovery claims while maintaining
pressure on defendants facing long-term environmental liabilities,
according to Law360.
About Texaco Inc.
Texaco Inc. provides oil services. The Company explore, produce,
transport, refine, and market crude oil, natural gas liquids,
natural gas, and petroleum.[BN]
Texaco, Inc., and two of its wholly owned subsidiaries, Texaco
Capital Inc., and Texaco Capital N.V., sought Chapter 11 protection
(Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Case Nos. 87-B-20142 through 87-B- 20144) on Apr.
12, 1987, represented by the law firm of Weil, Gotshal & Manges,
LLP. Lawyers at Kramer, Levin, Nessen, Kamin & Frankel,
represented the General Creditors' Committee, and lawyers at
Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton, represented the Industry
Creditors' Committee. These two unsecured creditors' committees
were merged at the Debtor's behest by order of the Honorable Howard
Schwartzberg, 79 B.R. 560, on Nov. 12, 1987. Lawyers at Keck, Mahin
& Cate represented the Equity Committee.
Lawyers at Levin & Weintraub & Crames in New York, Stutman,
Triester & Glass, P.C., in Los Angeles, and Baker & Botts, in
Houston, Tex., represented
Penzoil Company, Texaco's largest creditor.
THREE OAKS: Court OKs for Final Use of Cash Collateral
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North
Carolina entered a final order authorizing Three Oaks Behavioral
Health & Wellness, PLLC's continued use of cash collateral to
support ongoing business operations.
The Court authorized the debtor to use cash collateral for
necessary post-petition operating expenses under an approved
budget, with any spending above a 10% variance requiring
secured-party approval. The debtor must maintain
debtor-in-possession bank accounts, deposit all operating receipts
into those accounts, and make disbursements according to the
approved budget. The debtor may request amended budgets with
secured-party consent or seek additional court approval if needed.
The Debtor projects total operational expenses of $690,510.00 for
June.
As adequate protection, secured creditors including Truist Bank, CT
Corporation System, Parkview Advance, LLC, and Corporation Service
Company received replacement liens extending to post-petition
assets and proceeds, but only to the extent of their valid
prepetition interests.
Truist additionally received monthly adequate protection payments
of $5,000 beginning June 10, 2026, to be applied first toward
accrued interest and then principal. The replacement liens are
subordinate to a carve-out allowing payment of court-approved
professional fees.
The order also imposed ongoing reporting and compliance
obligations, including delivery of pleadings, financial reports,
and access to collateral information for secured parties.
Defaults—including failure to comply with the budget, material
variances, or failure to timely file a Chapter 11 plan—could
result in termination of cash collateral authority.
The Court preserved all parties' rights to challenge lien validity
and retained authority to revisit cash collateral issues as the
reorganization proceeds.
The order is available at https://shorturl.at/xRgJl from
PacerMonitor.com.
About Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Three Oaks Behavioral Health &
Wellness, PLLC operates multiple clinics in the Raleigh-Durham area
providing individual, family, and couples therapy, psychological
assessments, and specialized programs such as Eye Movement
Desensitization and Reprocessing and Dialectical Behavior Therapy,
focusing on evidence-based, client-centered care for emotional,
psychological, and relational needs.
Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness, PLLC in Raleigh, NC,
sought relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code filed its
voluntary petition for Chapter 11 protection (Bankr. E.D.N.C. Case
No. 26-01207) on March 16, 2026, listing $424,587 in assets and
$3,045,036 in liabilities. Casie Hall as manager, signed the
petition.
Judge Joseph N. Callaway oversees the case.
HENDREN, REDWINE & MALONE, PLLC serve as the Debtor's legal
counsel.
THRILL INTERMEDIATE: Seeks to Extend Plan Exclusivity to June 5
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Thrill Intermediate LLC and its affiliates asked the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada to extend their
exclusivity periods to file a plan of reorganization and obtain
acceptance thereof to June 5 and Aug. 6, 2026, respectively.
The Debtors explain that they have been negotiating with key
constituents towards a consensual plan of reorganization; however,
Debtors require some additional time to finalize the negotiations.
Therefore, Debtors request a short extension of the Exclusive
Periods by 10 days: for the Exclusivity Period up to and including
June 5, and for the Acceptance Period up to and including Aug. 6.
Since entry of the First Exclusive Periods Extension Order, Debtors
and key constituents have engaged in intensive plan negotiations
that have resulted in an agreement in principle on the material
terms of a plan of reorganization. The Debtors and their
professionals are now proceeding with the definitive plan
documents, including the plan, disclosure statement, and exhibits,
and the Debtors expect to file the proposed plan on or before June
5.
The Debtors submit there is ample cause to grant the brief
extension of the Exclusive Periods to allow Debtors to seek to file
their plan and obtain the requisite acceptances of their plan
before incurring the costs, in terms of distraction, time, and
expense, of responding to any competing plan of reorganization,
particularly in light of having reached a deal in principle with
the various parties to these proceedings.
The Debtors assert that they remain committed to an efficient
successful reorganization and have reached an agreement in
principle with the relevant parties. Therefore, the Debtors
respectfully submit that they should be entitled to complete this
process in a cost-effective and timely manner without the risk of
uncertainty and potential delay associated with a lapse of the
Exclusive Periods.
Counsel to the Debtors:
Gregory Garman, Esq.
Garman Turner Gordon LLP
7251 Amigo Street, Suite 210
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Telephone: (725) 777-3000
Facsimile: (725) 777-3112
About Thrill Intermediate LLC
Thrill Intermediate, LLC, a Las Vegas-based holding company,
through its direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries, creates
and produces television content and has at times produced live
entertainment events, most notably the MTV show Ridiculousness, a
30-minute studio clip show where host Rob Dyrdek and co-hosts
comment on viral videos featuring stunts, mishaps, and everyday
chaos, which constitutes roughly half of MTV's programming. The
Company also manages subsidiaries involved in media production,
digital marketing, event management, and intellectual property.
Thrill Intermediate and its affiliates sought relief under Chapter
11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Nev. Case No. 25-15714)
on September 28, 2025. In its petition, Thrill Intermediate
disclosed estimated assets between $50 million and $100 million and
estimated liabilities between $100 million and $500 million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Mike K. Nakagawa handles the cases.
The Debtors tapped Gregory E. Garman, Esq., at Garman Turner
Gordon, LLP as counsel and Force Ten Partners, LLC as restructuring
advisor. Stretto, Inc. is the Debtors' claims, noticing, and
solicitation agent.
TIGER CAPITAL: Gets Interim OK to Use Cash Collateral
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The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of
Washington entered an interim order authorizing Tiger Capital
Corporation d/b/a MilkVue, a Chapter 11 debtor, to use cash
collateral.
The debtor is authorized to use cash collateral in accordance with
its Monthly Operating Budget attached to the motion. The order
permits the debtor to exceed individual budgeted amounts by up to
15% of the total budget. Any expenditures exceeding that variance
require either the consent of the secured creditors or further
authorization from the court.
As adequate protection for the use of cash collateral, the court
granted replacement liens to LENDR.Online, LLC, Lincoln Financial,
and Rapid Finance, the secured creditors asserting interests in the
debtor’s cash collateral. These replacement liens attach,
dollar-for-dollar, to post-petition accounts, accounts receivable,
cash, and proceeds, preserving the same extent, validity, and
priority as the creditors’ prepetition security interests. The
liens extend to any account holding cash collateral, including
debtor-in-possession accounts, regardless of whether the secured
creditors exercise control over those accounts.
The interim authorization remains effective through June 30, 2026,
unless extended by further court order.
A final hearing on the debtor's request for continued use of cash
collateral is scheduled for June 25, 2026. Objections to the final
use of cash collateral must be filed by June 18, 2026.
A copy of the court's order and the Debtor's budget is available at
https://shorturl.at/DK9iJ from PacerMonitor.com.
About Tiger Capital Corporation
Tiger Capital Corporation sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. W.D. Wash. Case No. 26-41500) with
$50,001 to $100,000 in assets and $500,001 to $1 million
laibilities.
Judge Hon. Mary Jo Heston oversees the case.
The Debtor is represented by:
Kathryn P Scordato
Scordato Law, PLLC
Tel: 206-223-9595
Email: kathryn@scordatolaw.com
TLC OPERATIONS: Cash Collateral Hearing Set for June 23
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois,
Eastern Division, is set to hold a hearing on June 23 to consider
extending TLC Operations, LLC's authority to use cash collateral.
The Debtor's authority to use cash collateral under the court's
third interim order expires on June 30.
The interim order approved the payment of expenses with cash
collateral, including deposits and rents, in accordance with the
Debtor's budget. It also authorized the Debtor to pay any
court-approved retainer request of the Subchapter V trustee.
The interim order granted Toorak Capital Partners, LLC and any
other potential lien claimants replacement liens on cash collateral
and post-petition property similar to their pre-bankruptcy
collateral.
Toorak Capital Partners is represented by:
Michael Dimand, Esq.
The Wirbicki Law Group LLC
33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 312-360-9455
Fax: 312-360-9461
mdimand@wirbickilaw.com
About TLC Operations LLC
TLC Operations, LLC holds multiple residential rental properties
located throughout the Chicago metropolitan region.
The Debtor filed a petition under Chapter 11, Subchapter V of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Case No. 26-00760) on January 16,
2026, with up to $50,000 in assets and $1 million to $10 million in
liabilities. Luster Lockhart, manager, signed the petition.
Judge Timothy A. Barnes presides over the case.
Gregory K. Stern, Esq., at Gregory K. Stern, P.C. represents the
Debtor as legal counsel.
TM36 LLC: Seeks to Extend Plan Exclusivity to Sept. 1
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TM36, LLC and affiliates asked the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Southern District of Texas to extend its exclusivity periods to
file a plan of reorganization and obtain acceptance thereof to
Sept. 1 and Nov. 1, 2026, respectively.
The Debtors explain that the size and complexity of a debtor's case
alone may provide cause for extending a debtor's exclusivity
periods. These chapter 11 cases consist of five separate Debtor
entities and involve heavily contested litigation on multiple
prepetition projects. Further complicating the dynamics in this
case, the largest target of that litigation is an affiliate of a
prepetition secured lender who is not a post-petition lender.
Since the Petition Date, the Debtors have made significant progress
in administering the chapter 11 cases, which also warrants
extension of the Exclusive Periods. During the majority of this
period, the Debtors were consumed with the contested final approval
of the DIP financing. The work performed to date by the Debtors and
their professionals has created a path for the Debtors to propose a
plan. However, the Debtors require additional time to negotiate
with all parties in interest, particularly the Committee.
This request for an extension of the Exclusive Periods is the
Debtors' first such request and comes less than three months after
the Petition Date. Under normal circumstances, the Debtors could
have filed this Motion later in the case, but the unique fact of
StopLoss, LLC having an earlier petition date required this Motion
being filed now. Courts regularly grant a debtor's initial request
for an exclusivity extension.
The Debtors assert that extending the Exclusive Periods benefits
all parties in interest by preventing a drain on time and
resources, which inevitably occurs when multiple parties with
potentially divergent interests compete for the consideration of
their own respective plans. This Motion is not filed for purposes
of delay but to afford the Debtors an opportunity to further
develop a plan. The extension requested is reasonable and realistic
in view of the circumstances of these chapter 11 cases.
The Debtors further assert that they seek to maintain exclusivity
so parties with competing interests do not impede the Debtors'
efforts to obtain stakeholder support for a value-maximizing plan.
Extending exclusivity benefits all parties in interest by
preventing the drain on time and the resources of the Debtors'
estates that will occur when multiple parties, with potentially
diverging interests, pursue the consideration of their own
respective plans.
Additionally, even if the Court approves an extension of the
Exclusive Periods, nothing prevents parties in interest from later
arguing to the Court that cause supports termination of the
Debtors' exclusivity, should such cause arise.
Counsel to the Debtors:
Aaron J. Power, Esq.
Jack M. Eiband, Esq.
Grecia V. Sarda, Esq.
Porter Hedges LLP
1000 Main Street, 36th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
Tel: (713) 226-6000
Facsimile: (713) 226-6248
Email: apower@porterhedges.com
jeiband@porterhedges.com
gsarda@porterhedges.com
About TM36 LLC
TM36, LLC, StopLoss, LLC, StopLoss Logistics, LLC, StopLoss
Specialists, LLC, and StopLoss Response Services, LLC provide
emergency response and property restoration services focused
primarily on large commercial buildings that have sustained
significant disaster or weather-related damage. StopLoss LLC
functions as the holding company for StopLoss Response Services,
LLC, StopLoss Logistics, LLC, and TM36 LLC, while StopLoss
Specialists, LLC holds contractor licenses and enters into project
contracts. The subsidiaries support project execution through
subcontracted restoration work, equipment logistics and
transportation, and ownership of operational equipment.
The Debtors sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D. Texas Lead Case No. 26-90386) on March
5, 2026. In the petition signed by Pablo Bonjour, chief
restructuring officer, TM36 disclosed up to $10 million in both
assets and liabilities.
Judge Alfredo R. Perez oversees the cases.
The Debtors tapped Aaron J. Power, Esq., at Porter Hedges, LLP, as
bankruptcy counsel and Veritas Restructuring Group as financial
advisor.
TRINITY POOLS: Seeks to Use Cash Collateral
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Trinity Pools LLC asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern
District of North Carolina for authority to use cash collateral and
provide adequate protection.
The Debtor explains that continued business activity requires
ongoing expenditures for payroll, supplies, insurance, fuel,
subcontractors, truck payments, permits, marketing, accounting,
attorney fees, and other operational costs necessary to maintain
and preserve the business while it reorganizes.
Certain creditors may claim security interests in the Debtor’s
cash collateral. The Debtor identifies several UCC-1 financing
statements filed in 2025 by entities including CHTD Company, First
Corporate Solutions, Corporate Service Company, and CT Corporation
System, each acting as representatives for unidentified secured
parties. The Debtor states it has been unable to determine the
identities of the underlying secured creditors associated with
these filings.
The Debtor requests authority to use cash collateral to pay
ordinary operating expenses and administrative claims during the
bankruptcy case. It argues that such use is essential to preserving
the business and maximizing value for both secured and unsecured
creditors.
To protect creditors' interests, the Debtor will maintain separate
debtor-in-possession bank accounts and continue depositing all
business proceeds into those accounts.
The budgets project the Debtor's expected cash flow over an initial
15-day period and a subsequent operational period. The first
projection estimates beginning cash of $12,000, receipts of
$45,000, expenses of $29,150, and an ending balance of $27,850. A
second projection estimates receipts of $60,000 against expenses of
$64,125, resulting in a projected balance of $7,875. The Debtor
contends these projections demonstrate both the necessity of using
cash collateral and the feasibility of continued operations during
the Chapter 11 process.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=BgS5DH
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Trinity Pools LLC
Trinity Pools LLC is an Apex, North Carolina-based swimming pool
contractor that provides pool design, in-ground pool installation,
and pool maintenance services. The company installs concrete,
fiberglass, vinyl, and container pools and also provides related
work including decking, hardscaping, tile, coping, and interior
finish installation. Trinity Pools & Spas offers maintenance
services such as pool openings and closings, winterization, spa
maintenance, one-time cleaning, water chemistry balancing, debris
removal, and equipment inspection. The company serves communities
in the greater Raleigh area, including Apex, Cary, Clayton, Durham,
Garner, Morrisville, and Raleigh.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. E.D. N.C. Case No. 26-02193) on May 14,
2026. In the petition signed by David Nelms, manager, the Debtor
disclosed $165,750 in assets and $1,161,799 in liabilities.
Judge David M. Warren oversees the case.
George Mason Oliver, Esq., at THE LAW OFFICES OF GEORGE OLIVER,
PLLC, represents the Debtor as legal counsel.
TRINKINTRINKIN REST: Files Emergency Bid to Use Cash Collateral
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TrinkinTrinkin Rest by JJ, LLC, asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the Southern District of Florida for authority to use cash
collateral and provide adequate protection.
The Debtor reports that its financial distress stems from a
combination of debt service pressures and prior expansion efforts
that included opening and later closing additional locations, which
strained liquidity.
The Debtor's proposed use of cash collateral is based on a weekly
operating projection covering the period from May 22, 2026 through
August 14, 2026, which includes expected revenues, cost of goods
sold, operating expenses, and net cash flow. The debtor seeks
authorization to operate within a budget, with flexibility to
exceed individual budget line items by up to 15%, so long as
overall spending remains within 15% of the total budget. At least
during the initial interim period, the Debtor does not propose to
make cash payments as a form of adequate protection, nor does it
propose granting additional collateral or waiving rights to
challenge the validity, priority, or extent of any liens.
The Debtor identifies the Small Business Administration as the
primary entity asserting a secured claim against its assets,
including cash and receivables, although it expressly reserves the
right to contest the validity and scope of any liens asserted.
The Debtor proposes that adequate protection be provided through a
replacement lien on post-petition receivables and cash flow to the
extent they replace prepetition collateral, along with continued
business operations and maintenance of insurance and other
safeguards. It further argues that preserving operations will
protect and potentially enhance creditor recoveries by maintaining
the value of the business as a going concern, citing established
case law favoring reorganization over liquidation.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=BbNOrV
from PacerMonitor.com.
About TrinkinTrinkin Rest by JJ, LLC
TrinkinTrinkin Rest by JJ, LLCis a Florida-based restaurant
operating in Miami Gardens.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D. Fla. Case No. 26-16252) on May 14,
2026. In the petition signed by Jhonatan D. Gomez, manager, the
Debtor disclosed up to $500,000 in assets and up to $10 million in
liabilities.
Thomas Zeichman, Esq., at Zeichman Law, represents the Debtor as
legal counsel.
TRINSEO PLC: Apollo, Oaktree Face Lender Suit Over Liability Deals
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AngElica Serrano-Roman of Bloomberg Law reports that a faction of
lenders left out of Trinseo's debt restructuring has sued the
bankrupt plastics producer along with Apollo Global Management and
Oaktree Capital Management, alleging that the transactions violated
existing credit agreements. The group claims it was unfairly
excluded from key restructuring benefits.
The complaint, filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of Texas, asserts that the excluded lenders face
near-total losses on hundreds of millions of dollars in claims.
They are seeking to void more than $1 billion in intercompany loans
and undo amendments to the company's credit agreements, the report
relays.
According to the lawsuit, the restructuring shifted value toward
select creditor groups while diminishing recoveries for others. The
plaintiffs argue this violated contractual priorities and
improperly altered the agreed framework governing lender rights.
The excluded lenders, led by a Cayman Islands fund managed by
CastleKnight Management, are asking the court to subordinate
competing creditor claims. The litigation adds another layer of
dispute to Trinseo's ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, according to
report.
About Trinseo PLC
Trinseo PLC, headquartered in Wayne, Pa. --
https://www.trinseo.com/ -- is an international chemical and
materials manufacturer specializing in plastics, latex binders, and
synthetic rubber products. Its materials are used across industries
such as automotive manufacturing, building and construction,
electronics, and packaging, supporting a diversified industrial
customer base worldwide.
Trinseo PLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy
Code (Bankr. S.D. Tex. Case No. 26-90115) on May 20, 2026. In its
petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets and liabilities
between $1 billion and $10 billion each.
The Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Alfredo R. Perez handles the case.
Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as Trinseo's legal advisor in the
restructuring, supported by co-counsel Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP.
The company also retained Centerview Partners LLC as investment
banker and FTI Consulting as financial and communications advisor.
Ernst & Young LLP as tax auditor and tax accountant and Kroll
Restructuring Administration LLC as claims agent.
Paul Hastings LLP and PJT Partners advised the Senior Secured
Lenders.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and Howley Law PLLC represent the OpCo
2028 Ad Hoc Group of lenders. Lazard Freres & Co. also represents
the group.
Gray Reed and Pallas Partners (US) LLP represent the Ad Hoc Group
of Excluded OpCo Term Lenders.
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and Porter Hedges LLP
represent an ad hoc group of holders of 7.625% Second Lien Senior
Secured Notes due 2029.
TRINSEO PLC: Takes Next Step in Restructuring With Ch. 11 Filing
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Trinseo PLC has taken the next step to implement the pre-packaged
restructuring plan described in the previously announced
Restructuring Support Agreement with parties that hold a
significant majority of its debt. The transactions contemplated
under the RSA will reduce Trinseo's debt by approximately $2.0
billion and reduce its annual interest expense by approximately
$140 million.
To implement the pre-packaged restructuring plan described in the
RSA, the Company with the support of lenders collectively holding a
majority of its senior secured debt has commenced voluntary chapter
11 cases in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of Texas. Trinseo expects to move through this process on
an expedited basis, subject to customary regulatory approvals, and
emerge with a stronger financial foundation and enhanced
flexibility to drive innovation and support growth. The Company is
continuing to operate as usual and continues to deliver the same
high-quality products and services its customers value. No
concessions from employees, customers, vendors or suppliers are
part of the RSA.
While the restructuring is expected to benefit the entire Trinseo
enterprise, the chapter 11 cases are limited to certain of
Trinseo's U.S. affiliates, and certain non-operating affiliates
outside the U.S. No other Trinseo affiliates are included in the
chapter 11 cases.
"We take this next step in strengthening our financial foundation
confident that we are best positioning Trinseo for the future,"
said Frank Bozich, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Trinseo. "Through this process, we will significantly improve our
balance sheet and financial flexibility while continuing to
manufacture products, serve our customers, drive innovation and
uphold our commitments to suppliers and vendors. The tremendous
support from our lenders reflects their strong belief in Trinseo
and the important role we play for customers around the world. We
are grateful to our employees for their continued dedication, hard
work and resilience, and look forward to all that lies ahead for
Trinseo."
The restructuring will be funded by a fully committed ~$158 million
debtor-in-possession financing, as well as exit financing. Pursuant
to the terms of the previously announced RSA, existing lenders are
expected to receive nearly 100% of the equity of the reorganized
Company. All holders of general unsecured claims, including trade
creditors, vendors and suppliers, are expected to be unimpaired.
The Company also announced a new $150 million non-recourse
revolving credit facility collateralized by Company trade
receivables, which replaces its existing financing facility of the
same size.
As part of the chapter 11 process, the Company has filed customary
motions to allow Trinseo to maintain its normal operations,
including an All-Trade Motion to pay vendors and suppliers for
goods and services provided on or after the filing date under
normal terms, ensuring they are unimpaired in the process. In
addition, the Company has filed motions pertaining to customer and
employee compensation and benefits programs to ensure there will be
no impact on customers and employees.
For additional information regarding the restructuring, please
visit Trinseo's dedicated microsite at
www.StrengtheningTrinseo.com.
Bankruptcy Court filings and other information regarding the case
can be found at https://restructuring.ra.kroll.com/trinseo, or by
contacting Kroll Inc., the Company's noticing and claims agent, at
(888) 401-9681 (toll-free) and (332) 232-3252 (international).
About Trinseo PLC
Trinseo PLC, headquartered in Wayne, Pa. --
https://www.trinseo.com/ -- is an international chemical and
materials manufacturer specializing in plastics, latex binders, and
synthetic rubber products. Its materials are used across industries
such as automotive manufacturing, building and construction,
electronics, and packaging, supporting a diversified industrial
customer base worldwide.
Trinseo PLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy
Code (Bankr. S.D. Tex. Case No. 26-90115) on May 20, 2026. In its
petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets and liabilities
between $1 billion and $10 billion each.
The Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Alfredo R. Perez handles the case.
Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as Trinseo's legal advisor in the
restructuring, supported by co-counsel Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP.
The company also retained Centerview Partners LLC as investment
banker and FTI Consulting as financial and communications advisor.
Ernst & Young LLP as tax auditor and tax accountant and Kroll
Restructuring Administration LLC as claims agent.
Separate lender groups are advised by Paul Hastings LLP and PJT
Partners for the Senior Secured Lenders, and by Gibson, Dunn &
Crutcher LLP together with Lazard Freres & Co. for the Term
Lenders.
Gray Reed and Pallas Partners (US) LLP represent the Ad Hoc Group
of Excluded OpCo Term Lenders.
TRIPLE STICKS: Final Hearing Today on Bid to Use Cash Collateral
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Illinois is set
to hold a hearing today to consider final approval of Triple Sticks
Foods, LLC's motion to use cash collateral.
The Debtor was initially allowed to access cash collateral through
May 30 under the court's April 29 interim order.
The interim order approved the payment of expenses with cash
collateral in accordance with the Debtor's budget.
The interim order granted the U.S. Small Business Administration
post-petition replacement lien on cash collateral with the same
validity, extent, and priority as its pre-petition liens.
The SBA is owed approximately $385,880 and holds a lien on
pre-petition receivables (as well as inventory and equipment) while
the MCA lenders are owed about $129,500 and may also claim liens on
receivables. Despite these obligations, the Debtor asserts that
these creditors are oversecured, as the value of receivables
(approximately $585,000) exceeds the total secured debt, and
additional receivables are expected to be generated through ongoing
operations.
About Triple Sticks Foods LLC
Triple Sticks Foods, LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D. Ill. Case No. 26-30341-mel) on
April 16, 2026. In the petition signed by Joseph Trover, principal,
the Debtor disclosed up to $10 million in both assets and
liabilities.
Judge Mary E. Lopinot oversees the case.
Eric C. Peterson, Esq., at Spencer Fane, LLP and Dawi Consulting,
LLC serve as the Debtor's legal counsel and financial advisor,
respectively.
TRUETT MEMORIAL: Seeks Cash Collateral Access
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The Truett Memorial Southern Baptist Church asks the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California for
emergency authorization to use cash collateral and provide adequate
protection.
Truett, a Baptist congregation founded in 1941 with approximately
125 members located in Long Beach, California, stated that it needs
continued access to its income to maintain operations while it
reorganizes its financial affairs. The church employs three W-2
employees, including Pastor Lance Riley, and relies on eight
independent contractors for functions such as music, landscaping,
and maintenance services.
The filing follows a prior Chapter 11 case filed in December 2025
that was dismissed in April 2026 with a 180-day refiling bar. The
bankruptcy court later vacated the bar at the request of new
counsel, allowing the present case to be filed on May 4, 2026. The
church explained that the bankruptcy was prompted by foreclosure
proceedings involving its property at 3435 San Anseline Avenue in
Long Beach.
The secured creditor, ITEC Financial, Inc., is owed approximately
$5.5 million under a matured loan secured by the church property.
However, Truett asserts the property is worth between $11 million
and $13 million, creating a substantial equity cushion of roughly
$5.5 million to $7.5 million above ITEC's lien amount.
The church argued that this large equity cushion adequately
protects ITEC's interests, making additional adequate protection
payments unnecessary. Truett also contended that most of its
income, consisting of church tithes and offerings averaging over
$21,000 monthly, does not constitute cash collateral because ITEC's
deed of trust and assignment of rents only applies to lease income
from Alliance Bible Church, a tenant paying $4,000 per month.
The Debtor proposes using its income to pay ordinary operating
expenses, including utilities, insurance, payroll, contractors,
taxes, and property maintenance, with projected monthly net income
of approximately $4,611. Truett requested authority to continue
using the funds necessary to preserve operations, maintain the
property, and pursue reorganization, refinancing, or sale of the
church property to satisfy ITEC's claim in full.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=cLrlPT
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Truett Memorial Southern Baptist Church
Truett Memorial Southern Baptist Church operates as a religious
organization in Long Beach, California, providing worship services,
faith-based programs, and community ministry activities at its San
Anseline Avenue location. The church serves local residents
through spiritual gatherings, pastoral care, and charitable
outreach such as food assistance programs.
Truett Memorial Southern Baptist Church filed its voluntary
petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr.
C.D. Cal. Case No. 25-20816) on December 3, 2025, listing $10
million to $50 million in assets and $1 million to $10 million in
liabilities. The petition was signed by Lance Riley as chief
executive officer.
Judge Neil W Bason presides over the case.
RoseAnn Frazee, Esq. at FRAZEE LAW GROUP represents the Debtor as
counsel.
UNCLE NEAREST: Court Expands Receivership Scope
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Janet Patton of the Lexington Herald Leader reports that a
Tennessee federal court has widened the scope of a receivership
involving Uncle Nearest, the whiskey brand facing financial and
legal turmoil, to include an affiliated company accused of
concealing a multimillion-dollar loan connected to Jay-Z's
investment group. The ruling intensifies oversight of the
distillery's corporate structure.
U.S. District Judge Charles E. Atchley Jr., in a detailed 62-page
opinion issued May 26, 2026 ordered that Grant Sidney Inc. be added
to the receivership. The holding company is alleged to have been
used by founder Fawn Weaver to obscure a $20 million loan provided
by MarcyPen.
The court concluded that continued receivership was necessary to
maintain control over assets and prevent further complications
arising from disputed financial transactions. The judge emphasized
the need for stability as legal proceedings continue, the report
states.
The expansion reflects ongoing concerns about transparency and
asset management within the company. The case remains active as the
court continues to examine how the loan and related corporate
structures were handled, according to report.
About Uncle Nearest
Uncle Nearest Real Estate Holdings, LLC, based in Shelbyville,
Tennessee, owns the Nearest Green Distillery, including the
building, furniture, equipment, and fixtures used in its
operations.
Uncle Nearest sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy
Code (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. Case No. 26-30472) on March 17, 2026. In
its petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets between $50
million and $100 million and estimated liabilities between $10
million and $50 million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Suzanne H. Bauknight handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Lynn Tarpy, Esq., of Tarpy,Cox,
Fleishmann, & Leveille, PLLC.
UO1351E233 LLC: Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in New York
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On May 26, 2026, UO1351E233 LLC filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy
petition in the Eastern District of New York bankruptcy court. The
Debtor reported estimated debts ranging from $100,001 to $1 million
owed to between 1 and 49 creditors.
About UO1351E233 LLC
UO1351E233 LLC is a limited liability company involved in business
operations and asset management activities.
UO1351E233 LLC filed for bankruptcy relief under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-42524) on May 26, 2026.
The filing shows estimated assets between $100,001 and $1 million
and estimated liabilities between $100,001 and $1 million.
US MAGNESIUM: Plan Exclusivity Period Extended to July 7
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Judge Brendan L. Shannon of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Delaware extended US Magnesium LLC's exclusive periods
to file a plan of reorganization and obtain acceptance thereof to
July 7 and Sept. 7, 2026, respectively.
As shared by Troubled Company Reporter, the Debtor explains that
this Chapter 11 Case is approximately six months old. Since filing
this Chapter 11 Case, the Debtor, working closely with the
Creditors' Committee, has made tremendous progress on a relatively
tight timeline. The Debtor has worked diligently and in good faith
towards a sale of substantially all of its assets.
The Debtor claims that it has paid undisputed administrative
expenses as they come due and will work to continue to do so. The
Debtor continues to monitor its liquidity position closely and is
confident that sufficient cash will be available to satisfy their
post-petition payment obligations during the requested extension of
the Exclusive Periods.
The Debtor asserts that the Chapter 11 Case is moving towards a
successful conclusion as the Debtor, working closely with the
Creditors' Committee, diligently works towards consummation of a
sale of substantially all of its assets and confirmation of the
Combined Disclosure Statement and Plan.
US Magnesium LLC is represented by:
Michael Busenkell, Esq.
Margaret M. Manning, Esq.
Michael Van Gorder, Esq.
Gellert Seitz Busenkell & Brown, LLC
1201 North Orange Street, Suite 300
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Telephone: (302) 425-5800
Facsimile: (302) 425-5814
Email: mbusenkell@gsbblaw.com
About US Magnesium LLC
US Magnesium LLC is a magnesium producer based in Salt Lake City,
Utah.
US Magnesium LLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Del. Case No. 25-11696) on Sept. 10,
2025. In its petition, the Debtor estimated assets and liabilities
between $100 million and $500 million each.
Judge Brendan Linehan Shannon oversees the case.
The Debtor tapped Michael Busenkell, Esq., at Gellert Seitz
Busenkell & Brown, LLC as counsel; Carl Marks Advisory Group LLC as
restructuring advisor; and SSG Advisors, LLC as investment banker.
Stretto, Inc., is the Debtor's claims and noticing agent.
VANGUARD CUSTOM: Court Extends Cash Collateral Access to June 29
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois
entered a fourth interim order extending Vanguard Custom Woodwork
Inc.'s authority to use cash collateral from June 1 to June 29.
Under the fourth interim order, the Debtor is permitted to use cash
collateral for ordinary business expenses, including adequate
protection payments to Huntington National Bank in accordance with
the approved budget. The Debtor is allowed a variance of up to 10%
per budget line item.
As adequate protection, Huntington is entitled to periodic cash
payments as outlined in the budget. Additionally, Huntington and
any other secured creditors will be granted replacement liens on
post-petition assets of the same type and priority as their
pre-petition collateral, but only to the extent of any decline in
value caused by the Debtor's use of the cash collateral.
The replacement liens do not extend to avoidance actions and their
proceeds.
The order preserves all parties' rights to challenge the validity
or extent of any claims or liens and does not constitute any
admission by the debtor.
A further hearing on continued use of cash collateral is scheduled
for June 24.
The order is available at
http://bankrupt.com/misc/VanguardCustom_4ICCOrder.pdf
About Vanguard Custom Woodwork Inc.
Vanguard Custom Woodwork Inc. doing business as Valley Custom
Woodwork, produces architectural millwork, custom cabinetry,
casework, furniture, and surface solutions from its Belvidere,
Illinois facility, serving luxury residential, commercial,
healthcare, corporate, and multifamily housing markets. The
company's operations integrate design collaboration, precision
fabrication, and on-site installation to deliver tailored woodwork
that meets client specifications and aesthetic goals, while also
offering select consumer-ready products through online channels,
reflecting a versatile approach across project scales and customer
types.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Case No. 26-80416) on March 17,
2026. In the petition signed by Wojciech Wolny, president, the
Debtor disclosed up to $10 million in both assets and liabilities.
William J. Factor, Esq., at The Law Office of William J. Factor,
Ltd. represents the Debtor as bankruptcy counsel.
VCHG GHOST: Initiates Subchapter V Bankruptcy in New York
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On May 26, 2026, VCHG Ghost Kitchen Facility, LLC filed for Chapter
11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District
of New York. According to court filings, the Debtor reports between
$100,001 and $1 million in debt owed to between 1 and 49
creditors.
Chapter 11 Subchapter V Plan Deadline Set for Aug. 24, 2026
About VCHG Ghost Kitchen Facility, LLC
VCHG Ghost Kitchen Facility, LLC is a food service and commercial
kitchen operator focused on shared and delivery-based food
production facilities.
VCHG Ghost Kitchen Facility, LLC sought relief under Subchapter V
of Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No.
26-42538) on May 26, 2026. In its petition, the Debtor reports
estimated assets between $0 and $100,000 and estimated liabilities
between $100,001 and $1 million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Jil Mazer-Marino handles the case.
WAIKOLOA VILLAGE: Files Emergency Bid to Use Cash Collateral
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Waikoloa Village Lofts West, LLC and affiliates ask the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Gainesville
Division, for authority to use cash collateral and provide adequate
protection.
The Debtor is owned by The Gary & Janice Pinkston Family Trust
dated January 18, 2008, and managed by trustee Gary Pinkston, who
also oversees several affiliated entities connected to the trust.
It describes a dispute involving Meridian Pacific Holdings, LLC,
which allegedly holds a security interest in membership interests
and related assets belonging to numerous affiliated entities under
a loan agreement executed in August 2023. According to the Debtor,
Meridian failed to perform under the terms of the loan agreement,
causing substantial financial harm to the debtor, the Pinkston
family trust, and affiliated entities. It alleges that Meridian
engaged in bad-faith conduct, threatened to exercise purported
rights against the membership interests, and continued those
threats despite ongoing efforts to resolve the dispute.
The Debtor further states that Meridian's alleged claim is less
than $58 million, while the affiliated assets and membership
interests exceed $400 million in value. In January 2026, the Debtor
and related parties filed litigation in Hawaii state court seeking
damages, declaratory relief, and injunctive relief against Meridian
and related entities, but the threats allegedly continued and
ultimately contributed to the Chapter 11 filing.
The Debtor states that Hawaii Bank may assert a security interest
in certain revenues constituting cash collateral and that no other
creditor is known to claim an interest in those funds.
As adequate protection for the lender, the Debtor proposes granting
replacement liens on post-petition collateral of the same type,
extent, and priority as any valid prepetition liens, excluding
proceeds from avoidance actions under Chapter 5 of the Bankruptcy
Code. The Debtor also reserves all rights to challenge the
validity, extent, and secured status of any lender claims while
requesting that the court schedule a final hearing to consider
ongoing authorization for use of cash collateral and any additional
adequate protection terms.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=buCds3
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Waikoloa Village Lofts West, LLC
Waikoloa Village Lofts West, LLC owns and manages a 100-unit
apartment complex in Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, which constitutes
its primary business operations.
The Debtor sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Ga. Case No. 26-20761) on May 14,
2026. In the petition signed by Gary Pinkston, manager, the Debtor
disclosed up to $50,000 in assets and up to $500,000 in
liabilities.
William Rountree, Esq., at Rountree, Leitman, Klein & Geer, LLC,
represents the Debtor as legal counsel.
WAIKOLOA VILLAGE: Section 341(a) Meeting of Creditors on June 18
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On May 14, 2026, Waikoloa Village Lofts West LLC filed for Chapter
11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern
District of Georgia. According to court filings, the Debtor reports
between $100,001 and $1 million in debt owed to between 1 and 49
creditors.
A meeting of creditors under Section 341(a) to be held on June 18,
2026 at 09:00 AM via Telephone conference. To attend, Dial
888-330-1716 and enter access code 2346407.
The deadline to file Statement of Financial Affairs is on May 28,
2026.
About Waikoloa Village Lofts West LLC
Waikoloa Village Lofts West LLC is a real estate holding and
development company associated with residential property interests
and related real estate assets.
Waikoloa Village Lofts West LLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of
the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-20761) on May 14,
2026. In its petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets of $0 to
$100,000 and estimated liabilities of $100,001 to $1 million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Ceci Christy, Esq. of Rountree Leitman
Klein & Geer, LLC.
WALNUT RIDGE: Seeks Cash Collateral Access
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Walnut Ridge Trucking Company asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the Southern District of West Virginia for authority to use cash
collateral and provide adequate protection.
The Debtor explains that, at the time of filing, it was indebted to
Commercial Credit Group on two commercial equipment loans secured
by a 2026 Peterbilt 589 day cab tractor and a 2025 Kenworth W-900
dump truck. The obligations are secured not only by liens noted on
the vehicle titles, but also by security agreements and UCC
financing statements granting Commercial Credit Group a lien on all
of the Debtor's assets. As of the bankruptcy petition date, the
debtor owed approximately $442,748 on the loans and equipment, and
had fallen behind on payments totaling approximately $9,868 per
month.
Walnut Ridge Trucking states that use of cash collateral is
essential to maintain ongoing business operations. The company
generates revenue through trucking activities involving the hauling
of lumber, gravel, asphalt, and logs throughout southern West
Virginia.
The Debtor needs access to cash collateral to fund payroll, payroll
taxes, fuel purchases, insurance premiums, vendor payments, and
other ordinary operating expenses necessary to keep the trucking
operation functioning. The Debtor asserts that Commercial Credit
Group likely holds a first-priority lien on accounts receivable and
cash collateral, with any other liens being junior in priority.
To provide adequate protection for Commercial Credit Group's
interests, the Debtor has agreed to grant replacement liens on the
same categories of collateral. The proposed consent order also
includes provisions establishing a grace period for payment
defaults and contemplates potential future modification of the
automatic stay under section 362 if necessary to enforce the
agreement’s terms. In addition, the Debtor proposes that after a
three-month period it will assume the original purchase agreement
terms and resume making regular contractual payments on the
financed equipment.
The Debtor further emphasizes that maintaining and operating the
trucks preserves the value of the lender's collateral, thereby
providing additional adequate protection.
A copy of the motion is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=MhY7OT
from PacerMonitor.com.
About Allen Walnut
Ridge Trucking, Inc.
Allen Walnut Ridge Trucking, Inc. is a transportation company
engaged in freight hauling and logistics services.
Allen Walnut Ridge Trucking, Inc. sought relief under Chapter 11 of
the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-20084) on April 10,
2026. In its petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets of
$100,001-$1,000,000 and estimated liabilities of
$100,001-$1,000,000.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge B. McKay Mignault handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Joseph W. Caldwell, Esq. of Caldwell &
Riffee.
WELLPATH HOLDINGS: Section 1983 Claims Tossed in Gavilan-Cruz Case
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Judge Julia K. Munley of the U.S. District Court for the Middle
District of Pennsylvania will dismiss with prejudice Pedro Luis
Gavilan-Cruz's Section 1983 claims in his second amended complaint
in the case captioned as PEDRO LUIS GAVILAN-CRUZ, Plaintiff v.
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, et al., Defendants, Case
No. 3:24-CV-1945 (M.D. Pa.).
Pedro Luis Gavilan-Cruz initiated the pro se action pursuant to 42
U.S.C. Sec. 1983, alleging that Pennsylvania Department of
Corrections officials and medical personnel at a state prison
violated his constitutional rights.
During all times relevant, Gavilan-Cruz was confined at the State
Correctional Institution, Mahanoy (SCI Mahanoy), located in
Frackville, Pennsylvania. He initially filed an abbreviated
complaint seeking a temporary restraining order or preliminary
injunction. That complaint was screened under 28 U.S.C. Sec.
1915A(a) and dismissed without prejudice.
Gavilan-Cruz then filed an amended complaint. The gravamen of his
amended complaint was that he was experiencing urinary retention
issues and allegedly did not receive proper medical care from SCI
Mahanoy medical providers. He alleged that from August 2024 through
November 2024, he experienced problems emptying his bladder,
including what he believes to be "urethral collapse," but that he
did not receive appropriate treatment and was not afforded a
consultation with an outside specialist. His claims sounded
predominantly in Eighth Amendment deliberate indifference to
serious medical needs, but he also alleged First Amendment
retaliation and Fourteenth Amendment equal protection claims. He
additionally asserted numerous state-law torts, including but not
limited to battery, fraudulent misrepresentation, lack of informed
consent, negligence, medical malpractice intentional infliction of
emotional distress, and negligent infliction of emotional
distress.
Gavilan-Cruz sued the following defendants in his amended
complaint: the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC), SCI
Mahanoy, Wellpath LLC (Wellpath), the Bureau of Health Care
Services, Dorina Varner, Keri Moore, Superintendent B. Mason, J.
Mahallay, L. Banta, Christina Hauser, Rachael Mosells (incorrectly
identified in the amended complaint as "Rachel Howells"), J. Eyer,
Michele Donovan, E. Gower, Nicholle Boguslaw, Catherine Fisher,
Lynda Hiltner, C. Toms, and three unidentified SC| Mahanoy medical
providers (John Doe, Jane Doe #1, and Jane Doe #2, collectively
"Doe Defendants'). He sued all Defendants in their individual and
official capacities. He sought retrospective declaratory relief,
compensatory and punitive damages, and prospective injunctive
relief in the form of better medical care.
In November 2024, defendant Wellpath filed for Chapter 11
bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of Texas. This case was subsequently stayed pursuant to
the automatic stay entered by the bankruptcy court. Following the
lifting of the automatic stay, the court reopened this case.
Wellpath then moved for dismissal of the claims against it, as
those claims had been discharged in bankruptcy. The court granted
that motion, dismissing all claims against Wellpath. The court
additionally directed counsel for Wellpath to identify any named
defendants who were current or former Wellpath employees, as claims
against those employees may have been released as part of the
Chapter 11 plan. Counsel for Wellpath identified Nicholle Boguslaw,
Rachael Mosells, and Catherine Fisher as current or former Wellpath
employees.
The court then ordered Gavilan-Cruz to show cause as to whether he
had affirmatively opted out of the Third-Party Release contained in
Wellpath's confirmed Chapter 11 plan so that he could pursue
pre-petition claims against Boguslaw, Mosells, and Fisher.
Gavilan-Cruz did not offer any allegation or evidence that he had
opted out of the Third-Party Release or sought any other relief in
the Chapter 11 proceeding, and therefore all claims against
Boguslaw, Mosells, and Fisher were dismissed without prejudice to
Gavilan-Cruz's right to pursue relief in the bankruptcy court.
Gavilan-Cruz asserts Section 1983 claims under the Eighth and
Fourteenth Amendments. He additionally mentions several state-law
tort claims, although these claims are largely undeveloped.
Gavilan-Cruz has been given multiple opportunities to amend but has
repeatedly failed to state a claim upon which relief may be
granted. His second amended complaint likewise fails to plausibly
allege a constitutional violation, so the court will dismiss with
prejudice his Section 1983 claims pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sec.
1915A(b)(1) and will decline to exercise
supplemental jurisdiction over any remaining state-law claims.
A copy of the Court's Memorandum dated May 14, 2026, is available
at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=uHUeXR
About Wellpath Holdings
Wellpath Holdings, Inc., formerly known as CCS-CMGC Holdings, Inc.,
is a provider of medical and mental healthcare in jails, prisons,
and inpatient and residential treatment facilities.
Wellpath Holdings and its affiliates sought protection under
Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D. Texas Lead Case
No. 24-90533) on Nov. 11, 2024. Timothy Dragelin, chief
restructuring officer and chief financial officer, signed the
petitions. At the time of the filing, the Debtors reported $1
billion to $10 billion in assets and liabilities.
Judge Alfredo R. Perez oversees the cases.
The Debtors tapped Marcus A. Helt, Esq., at McDermott Will & Emery,
LLP, as bankruptcy counsel; FTI Consulting, Inc., as financial
advisor; and Lazard Freres & Co., LLC and MTS Partners, LP as
investment banker.
The Bankruptcy Court confirmed the chapter 11 plan on May 1, 2025.
WEST RIDGE: Unsecureds to Get Share of Trade Creditor Fund
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West Ridge, Inc., and affiliates filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Northern District of West Virginia a Combined Plan of
Reorganization and Disclosure Statement dated May 19, 2026.
WRI is a private corporation owned by the Lynch Family and
organized and operating under the laws of the State of West
Virginia.
The Lynch Family has operated in the Morgantown area for decades.
Ryan Lynch is the current president of WRI. Lynch and/or WRI have
spearheaded numerous significant real estate and infrastructure
development projects, including the WestRidge Development.
The Debtors' largest planned infrastructure program is the Exit 155
Project, a transformative public-private infrastructure project
with an estimated budget of approximately $135 million, undertaken
in collaboration with the Monongalia County Commission, the West
Virginia Department of Highways ("WVDOH," or "DOH"), and the United
States Department of Transportation ("USDOT"). The Exit 155 Project
is centered around the development, design, and construction of a
new and substantially improved Exit 155 interchange connecting
Interstate 79 to Chaplin Hill Road on the northern end of the
WestRidge Development.
Successful completion of the Exit 155 Project is a central
component of the Debtors' business plan and the feasibility of the
Plan. The project will allow WRI to honor commitments made to
WVDOH, the County Commission, USDOT, State officials, federal
elected officials, and other stakeholders. Maintaining those
relationships is not merely a matter of goodwill; it is fundamental
to the Debtors' ability to access public financing tools, complete
public infrastructure, and continue developing the WestRidge
Development.
In connection with the Chapter 11 filings of WRCPI, WRCD and WRCP3
(collectively, the "StanCorp Debtors"), these debtors had hoped
they would locate appropriate funding to enable them to reorganize
and operate these properties as a going concern while also reaching
a consensual deal, in which StanCorp would agree to sell its
position to a third-party lender. Various lenders were contacted,
but overall timing and logistics prevented the Debtors from
obtaining a workable re-financing facility, and thus, a sale of
these real estate properties is appropriate.
The Debtors have retained Hilco to broker a sale of the StanCorp
Debtors' real property. Simultaneously with the filing of this
Plan, the Debtors will be filing a motion to approve bid procedures
for the purpose of selling these properties as part of a
commercially reasonable sale process. While the sale process is
ongoing, Summit is contemplating an acquisition of the StanCorp
WRCD Loan (the "Loan Sale"). The Debtors have agreed to allow
Summit and StanCorp to reach consensual resolution on the Loan Sale
while the StanCorp Debtors are marketing the StanCorp Debtors' real
property.
Class 8 consists of General Unsecured Trade Claims. Except to the
extent that a Holder of an Allowed Class 8 Claim against a Debtor
agrees to a less favorable or different treatment, that Debtor
shall deliver to each Holder of an Allowed Class 8 Claim on the
Initial Distribution Date, and/or on such Distribution Date(s)
established by the Debtors after the Initial Distribution Date, (i)
their pro rata share of funds from that Debtor's share of the Trade
Creditor Fund, as allocated to each Debtor pursuant to Article
7.1(e) herein, and (ii) their pro rata share of funds from that
Debtor's Distributable Cash.
Class 8 is Impaired by this Plan and is entitled to vote to accept
or reject this Plan. The allowed unsecured claims total
$6,800,000.00.
Class 10 consists of Interests. Class 10 is Impaired by this Plan
because Holders of Class 10 Interests will receive no Distributions
under this Plan. Holders of Allowed Class 10 Interests shall not
retain existing ownership interests under this Plan.
The Plan contemplates the reorganization of the Debtors, by which
the Debtors shall emerge from bankruptcy and continue to operate
their business with a completely restructured balance sheet. Except
as may otherwise be provided in the Plan, all of the property of
the Debtors and their estates shall revest automatically in the
Debtors free and clear of any and all Claims, Liens and Equity
Interests, except for those Claims and Liens expressly provided for
in the Plan pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Sections 1141(b) and (c),
without the need for any further notice or order of the Bankruptcy
Court, act or action under applicable law, regulation, order or
rule or the vote, consent, authorization or approval of any Person
or Entity, except for any asset that is expressly excluded or
disclaimed.
Simultaneous with the filing of this Plan, the StanCorp Debtors
have filed a certain sale procedures motion (the "Sale Motion"),
pursuant to which these debtors seek approval of, among other
items, bid procedures for the StanCorp Debtors Sale of WRCPI, WRCD,
and WRCP3 real property. Upon the closing of the StanCorp Debtors
Sale, or as soon as reasonable thereafter, the Debtors shall
distribute the StanCorp Debtors Sale Proceeds to Holders of Allowed
Class 7 StanCorp Secured Claims, up to, but not to exceed, the
Allowed amount of their Claims. To the extent any StanCorp Debtors
Sale Proceeds remain after this distribution, such funds shall
constitute the Distributable Cash of Debtor WRCPI.
Summit and StanCorp shall have until June 15, 2026 to reach a
consensual resolution with regard to a Loan Sale. If no consensual
resolution is reached, the StanCorp Debtors will proceed with the
Sale Motion and sale process. If a consensual resolution is
reached, AJ-RSE shall deposit $2,000,000.00, which shall be a new
value capital contribution in the StanCorp Debtors postconfirmation
on or before 12:00 p.m. on June 15, 2026.
A full-text copy of the Combined Plan and Disclosure Statement
dated May 19, 2026 is available at https://urlcurt.com/u?l=TixKwh
from PacerMonitor.com at no charge.
Counsel to the Debtors:
David L. Dubrow, Esq.
Scott B. Lepene, Esq.
Nicholas A. Marten, Esq.
Patrick Feeney, Esq.
Carolyn Indelicato, Esq.
ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP
1301 Avenue of the Americas, 42nd Floor
New York, NY 10019
Telephone: (212) 484.3900
Facsimile: (212) 484.3990
Email: david.dubrow@afslaw.com
scott.lepene@afslaw.com
nicholas.marten@afslaw.com
patrick.feeney@afslaw.com
carolyn.indelicato@afslaw.com
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Annie Y. Stoops, Esq.
ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP
555 South Flower Street, 43rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Telephone: (213) 629-740
Facsimile: (213) 629-7401
Email: annie.stoops@afslaw.com
About West Ridge
West Ridge, Inc., engaged in real estate development and management
in Morgantown, West Virginia, operating under a unified management
structure.
West Ridge and affiliates sought relief under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. W. Va. Lead Case No. 25-00451) on
Aug. 18, 2025. In its petition, West Ridge reported estimated
assets between $10 million and $50 million and estimated
liabilities between $50 million and $100 million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge David L. Bissett handles the cases.
The Debtors tapped David B. Salzman, Esq., at Campbell & Levine,
LLC as bankruptcy counsel and Barth & Thompson as local counsel.
WILFONG HOSPITALITY: Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in West Virginia
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On May 28, 2026, Wilfong Hospitality II, LLC filed for Chapter 11
protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District
of West Virginia. According to court filings, the Debtor reports
between $1 million and $10 million in debt owed to between 1 and 49
creditors.
Deadline to File Summary of Assets and Liabilities: June 11, 2026.
About Wilfong Hospitality II, LLC
Wilfong Hospitality II, LLC is a hospitality company engaged in the
ownership, management, and operation of lodging and
hospitality-related assets.
Wilfong Hospitality II, LLC sought relief under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. Case No. 26-00366) on May 28, 2026. In
its petition, the Debtor reports estimated assets of $1 million to
$10 million and estimated liabilities of $1 million to $10
million.
Honorable Bankruptcy Judge David L. Bissett handles the case.
The Debtor is represented by Stephen L. Thompson, Esq. of Barth &
Thompson.
WISE INVESTMENT: Gina Klump Named Subchapter V Trustee
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The U.S. Trustee for Region 17 appointed Gina Klump, Esq., at the
Law Office of Gina R. Klump, as Subchapter V trustee for Wise
Investment Properties, LLC.
Ms. Klump will be paid an hourly fee of $535 for her services as
Subchapter V trustee and will be reimbursed for work-related
expenses incurred.
Ms. Klump declared that she is a disinterested person according to
Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code.
The Subchapter V trustee can be reached at:
Gina Klump, Esq.
Law Office of Gina R. Klump
11 5th Street, Suite 102
Petaluma, CA 94952
Phone: (707) 778-0111
Email: gklump@klumplaw.net
About Wise Investment Properties LLC
Wise Investment Properties, LLC sought protection under Chapter 11
of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Cal. Case No. 26-30424) on
May 18, 2026, with $1 million to $10 million in assets and $500,001
to $1 million in liabilities.
Kevin Tang, Esq., at Tang & Associates represents the Debtor as
legal counsel.
[] ATTOM Q2 2026 Report Shows Rise in Zombie Foreclosure Rates
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ATTOM, the leading provider of property data, AI-powered
intelligence, and real estate analytics solutions, released its
latest Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report showing that
nearly 1.4 million homes, or 1.3 percent of residential properties
in the United States, were vacant in the second quarter of the
year. That was the same rate as the previous quarter and as the
second quarter of 2025.
The report analyzes publicly recorded real estate data collected by
ATTOM -- including foreclosure status, equity and owner-occupancy
status -- matched against monthly updated vacancy data.
Out of the country's 104.9 million residential properties, 245,376
were in the foreclosure process in the second quarter. Of those,
8,312 properties, or 3.4 percent, were "zombies," meaning the
owners had abandoned the properties before the end of their
foreclosure proceedings. The second quarter zombie rate was
slightly higher than the 3.3 percent rate posted in the first
quarter and at the same time last year.
"The increase in zombie foreclosures across most states may reflect
a foreclosure market that is slowly returning to more normalized
levels," said Rob Barber, CEO of ATTOM. "At the same time, overall
vacancy rates remain relatively steady nationwide, while zombie
foreclosures still represent only a small share of homes in the
foreclosure process."
Number of zombie properties rises in most states
The number of zombie properties rose quarter-over-quarter in 38
states and the District of Columbia.
Among states with at least 100 zombie properties in the second
quarter, the largest quarter-over-quarter increases were in Georgia
(up 98 percent to 101 zombie properties), North Carolina (up 67.2
percent to 102 zombies), Indiana (up 42 percent to 294 zombies),
Iowa (up 35.5 percent to 126 zombies), and South Carolina (up 15.4
percent to 150 zombies).
Only two states with at least 50 zombie properties saw their
numbers drop: Washington (down 13.1 percent to 53 zombies) and New
York (down 2.2 percent to 1,352 zombies).
Northeastern vacancy rates lowest
The states with the highest residential property vacancy rates in
the second quarter were Oklahoma (2.4 percent), Kansas (2.4
percent), Alabama (2.2 percent), West Virginia (2.1 percent), and
Missouri (2.1 percent).
The states with the lowest vacancy rates were New Hampshire (0.3
percent), Vermont (0.4 percent), New Jersey (0.5 percent),
Connecticut (0.5 percent), and Idaho (0.6 percent)
Double-digit zombie rates in several Midwestern metros
Out of 138 metropolitan statistical areas with sufficient data to
analyze, meaning they had at least 100,000 residential properties
and at least 100 properties in the foreclosure process in the
second quarter, the highest zombie rates were in Cedar Rapids, IA
(13.2 percent); Wichita, KS (12.9 percent); Youngstown, OH (11.4
percent); Cleveland, OH (10.9 percent); and Akron, OH (10.6
percent).
Of those metros, the lowest zombie rates were in Grand Rapids, WY
(0%); Trenton, NJ (0.2 percent); Atlantic City, NJ (0.4 percent);
Provo, UT (0.5 percent); and Santa Rosa, CA (0.5 percent).
Vacancy rates for investor-owned homes are more than
double national rate
Properties owned by institutional investors were more than twice as
likely to be vacant as residential properties overall in the second
quarter. Out of 25.1 million institutional investor-owned homes,
890,135, or 3.5 percent, were vacant.
The states with the highest vacancy rates for investor-owned homes
were Indiana (7.1 percent); Illinois (6.2 percent); Kansas (6
percent); Oklahoma (6 percent); and Alabama (6 percent).
The states with the lowest vacancy rates for investor-owned homes
were New Hampshire (0.9 percent); Vermont (1 percent); Idaho (1.3
percent); North Dakota (1.5 percent); and New Jersey (1.6
percent).
More than 30 percent of pre foreclosure homes vacant in
multiple zip codes nationwide
Out of 2,391 zip codes with at least 1,000 residential properties
and at least 25 in the foreclosure process in the second quarter,
the highest zombie rates were in 21217 in Baltimore, MD (51.6
percent); 91001 in Los Angeles, CA (50 percent); 33708 in Tampa, FL
(37.9 percent); 32118 in Daytona, FL (37.5 percent); and 34652 in
Tampa, FL (33.7 percent).
Conclusion
ATTOM's second quarter analysis of vacant and zombie homes found
that the national vacancy rate held steady at 1.3 percent while the
rate of zombie homes inched upward to 3.4 percent. Zombie rates
rose in the majority of states and were higher among investor-owned
properties.
Report Methodology
ATTOM analyzed county tax assessor data for nearly 104.9 million
residential properties for vacancy, broken down by foreclosure
status and owner-occupancy status in the second quarter of 2026.
Only metropolitan statistical areas with at least 100,000
residential properties and 50 properties in pre-foreclosure,
counties with at least 50,000 residential properties and zip codes
with at least 1,000 residential properties and 25 in
pre-foreclosure were included in the analysis.
Report Definitions
Vacant Rate
The percentage of all residential properties that are unoccupied at
the time of analysis, regardless of foreclosure status or ownership
type.
"Zombie" Foreclosure Rate (Pct Pre-Foreclosures Vacant)
The percentage of properties in the foreclosure process that are
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foreclosure being completed.
Vacant Investment Rate
The percentage of investor-owned residential properties that are
unoccupied, measured against the total number of investor-owned
homes.
Vacant Bank-Owned (REO) Rate
The percentage of bank-owned (REO) residential properties that are
vacant after foreclosure has been completed and ownership has
transferred to the lender.
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[] FTI Appoints Damon Yousefy as Senior Managing Director
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FTI Consulting, Inc. announced the appointment of Damon Yousefy as
a Senior Managing Director in the Transactions practice within the
firm's Corporate Finance segment.
Mr. Yousefy, who is based in Dallas, specializes in restructuring
and bankruptcy tax and has worked on numerous notable debt
restructurings advising companies on complex tax matters. His
experience also includes large-scale mergers and acquisitions as
well as distressed M&A services across a variety of industries
including oil and gas, technology, media, mining and other
sectors.
In his role at FTI Consulting, Mr. Yousefy will support companies
in financial distress on complex tax issues such as cancellation of
debt income, significant modifications, liability management
transactions, and partnership tax considerations in restructurings.
He will also help clients through tax due diligence, structuring,
and tax modeling for U.S. and international transactions.
"Geopolitical instability and high energy prices are impacting
multiple industries, while interest rates and private credit stress
add pressure to leveraged companies," said Melissa Wichman,
Co-Leader of U.S. Tax Advisory at FTI Consulting. "Damon's track
record of delivering value through early tax intervention and his
ability to work across industries will be instrumental to help our
clients successfully navigate market volatility."
Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mr. Yousefy was a Managing
Director at Alvarez & Marsal, where he managed distressed client
engagements and led multi-billion-dollar debt restructuring and
bankruptcy tax engagements. He previously worked at PwC, where he
focused on M&A and restructuring tax services.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Yousefy said, "FTI Consulting is
known in the industry as a leading restructuring firm, capable of
offering clients fully integrated and comprehensive tax support. I
look forward to joining my colleagues as we anticipate challenges,
preserve liquidity and unlock value for our clients."
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. -- http://www.fticonsulting.com/-- is a
global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and
transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32
countries and territories as of December 31, 2025. In certain
jurisdictions, FTI Consulting's services are provided through
distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and
independently managed. The Company generated $3.8 billion in
revenues during fiscal year 2025.
[] Jerry Hall Joins Dechert's Restructuring Practice as Partner
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Dechert LLP announced that Jerry Hall has joined the firm as a
partner in its restructuring practice, based in New York.
Mr. Hall's arrival follows financial restructuring partners Marcus
Helt, Debbie Green and Jack Haake, who joined Dechert earlier this
month, continuing the firm's investment in its restructuring
capabilities. He brings more than two decades of experience
advising clients on financial and operational restructurings across
the United States with a practice that spans bankruptcy litigation,
debtor representations, committee work, independent director
engagements, distressed purchasers and creditor-side matters across
a wide range of industries.
"Jerry has built a practice that covers considerable ground in the
restructuring space," said David Forti, co-chair of Dechert. "His
experience working alongside debtors, independent directors and
official committees in significant Chapter 11 cases gives him a
perspective that is directly applicable to the complex situations
our clients face. We are pleased to have him join the firm."
"Restructuring matters rarely follow a single script, and clients
benefit from counsel who have worked across different sides of the
table," said Mike Poulos, vice chair and global head of strategy.
"The breadth of Jerry's experience will be invaluable to our
clients."
Mr. Hall focuses his practice on restructuring, bankruptcy and
insolvency, with a particular emphasis on distressed situations and
litigation. He counsels troubled companies, independent directors,
indenture trustees, debtors-in-possession, official committees,
distressed debt investors, secured lenders and lessors. His
industry experience spans healthcare, agriculture, aerospace and
aviation, entertainment, finance, gaming and hospitality, life
sciences, manufacturing, real estate, retail and
telecommunications.
"The restructuring group at Dechert approaches complex matters
across industries, client types and jurisdictions with practical
creativity in and out of the courtroom," said Mr. Hall. "That
matches my own approach, and I am excited to contribute to the work
the team does for clients navigating difficult situations."
Mr. Hall, Mr. Helt, Ms. Green and Mr. Haake are among 45 lateral
partners the firm has welcomed this year, consistent with Dechert's
strategic goal of strengthening capabilities across its steeples of
excellence, including litigation, investment management, finance
and restructuring, capital markets and securitization, and mergers
and acquisitions.
Dechert has a market-leading financial restructuring team with
experience representing clients around the globe. Its lawyers are
known for ground-breaking matters, innovative deal structuring,
creative solutions, seamless cross-border advice and court
victories. It represents a wide range of creditor and debtor
clients on the full spectrum of complex cross-border restructuring,
bankruptcy and insolvency matters.
About Dechert
For more than 150 years, Dechert has advised clients on critical
issues -- from high-stakes litigation to first-in-market
transaction structures and complex regulatory matters. The firm's
lawyers in commercial centers worldwide are immersed in the key
sectors it serves -- financial services, private capital, real
estate, life sciences and technology.
[] Kenneth Kansa Joins Steptoe's Insolvency Practice in Chicago
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Steptoe LLP announced that Kenneth P. Kansa, a highly experienced
restructuring and bankruptcy partner with more than twenty-five
years in practice, has joined the firm's Chicago office from Barnes
& Thornburg LLP.
Mr. Kansa counsels clients navigating financial distress, complex
restructurings, and high-stakes insolvency matters across a wide
range of industries. His practice focuses on guiding businesses
through both in-court and out-of-court restructurings, helping
organizations address immediate financial challenges while best
positioning them for long-term stability and growth.
He has extensive experience negotiating and implementing Chapter 11
reorganizations, structuring out-of-court debt solutions, and
executing strategic transactions to address legacy and other
liabilities with finality. Outside of his company-side
representations, Ken has represented numerous asset purchasers,
financing providers, and other key stakeholders in restructurings
around the world.
In addition, Mr. Kansa advises both company-side and creditor-side
clients on bankruptcy-related real estate, tax, and corporate
governance issues. He is a recognized thought leader who frequently
speaks at professional organizations and continuing legal education
programs on corporate structuring, commercial lease treatment in
bankruptcy, and cross-border insolvency developments.
The move is part of a wider strategic focus by Steptoe to build on
its strengths in the country's "second city."
Mr. Kansa's arrival follows that of litigators Robert J.
Palmersheim, William B. Berndt, Nicholas A. Burandt, and Timothy G.
Parilla and the recent arrival of financial regulatory and
investigations partner Trace Schmeltz, data privacy partner
Christian Auty, and returning Steptoe alumna intellectual property
partner Kate Tellez.
"Ken's arrival reflects our deliberate strategy to deepen our
capabilities in Chicago and align our platform with the evolving
needs of clients facing complex financial challenges," said Chicago
office managing partner Rachel Cannon. "We are investing in areas
where we see sustained demand for sophisticated, business-oriented
counsel at critical moments."
"I was drawn to Steptoe's strong reputation for handling
sophisticated matters and the opportunity to work alongside a
talented, multidisciplinary team," said Mr. Kansa. "I'm excited to
continue working with my friend and former colleague Trace Schmeltz
and to support clients on their most important issues."
Mr. Kansa earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of
Law, his M.A. from Cleveland State University, and his B.A. from
George Washington University.
About Steptoe
In more than 110 years of practice, Steptoe has earned an
international reputation for vigorous representation of clients and
innovative thinking before governmental agencies, successful
advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical
advice in structuring business transactions. Steptoe has more than
500 lawyers and other professional staff across offices in Beijing,
Brussels, Chicago, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New
York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. On the web:
http://www.steptoe.com/
[] Vida Law Firm Explains Bankruptcy Options for Business Owners
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The article outlines how personal guarantees, bankruptcy
protection, and asset planning affect business owners facing
financial risk.
How can small business owners protect themselves from personal
financial loss when facing business debt? That question is answered
in a HelloNation article featuring insights from Carla Vida and
Behrooz Vida of The Vida Law Firm, PLLC.
The article offers a detailed explanation of how personal liability
can arise for business owners, even when operating under a formal
business structure like an LLC or corporation. According to the
article, one of the most common causes of financial exposure is
personal guarantees. These guarantees, often required by lenders
and landlords, legally bind the owner to repay business debt if the
company cannot. The article stresses that understanding this risk
is critical to managing both short- and long-term financial
security.
The HelloNation article also highlights that business debt does not
always stay confined to the business. If obligations such as
leases, loans, or taxes go unpaid, creditors can pursue the
individual if they have signed personal guarantees. The article
notes that in some cases, business owners may need to consider
personal bankruptcy protection to resolve these debts, even if the
business itself remains operational.
Asset protection plays a central role in managing this exposure.
The article explains that some assets, including homesteads or
retirement accounts, may be protected under state law during
bankruptcy proceedings. However, not all assets are exempt.
Individuals want to protect assets in bankruptcy, and not all
assets are equally protected. Bankruptcy law is federal law, but
asset protection rules vary widely from state to state, making
location-specific planning especially important. This makes early
planning especially important for those considering bankruptcy
protection. By identifying which assets are protected and which may
be at risk, business owners can create a strategy that minimizes
personal financial harm.
The article also clarifies that bankruptcy protection comes in
multiple forms, primarily Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 may
discharge eligible debts but could involve the liquidation of
certain assets. Chapter 13 allows for structured repayment while
keeping protected property. The article recommends consulting with
a qualified bankruptcy attorney to determine which approach best
suits a given financial situation and to understand how to preserve
essential assets through the process.
Another key point discussed in the article is the wide range of
debt obligations that can lead to personal liability. Beyond loans
and leases, unpaid taxes, business credit cards, and payroll
obligations can all become the responsibility of the owner. The
article notes that many business owners mistakenly assume they are
protected just because they have a formal legal structure, but that
assumption often leads to costly surprises.
Throughout the article, the importance of proactive measures is
emphasized. Business owners are advised to keep business and
personal finances separate, limit the use of personal guarantees,
and maintain organized financial records. These actions can help
limit personal liability in the event that financial issues arise.
The article further recommends routine review of all business debt
and a careful assessment of the risks associated with each
obligation.
The HelloNation feature also points out that small, routine
guarantees can quietly build into significant financial exposure.
The article encourages owners to monitor cumulative guarantees,
analyze cash flow regularly, and consider whether certain debts
need to be restructured or renegotiated before they become
unmanageable.
Finally, the article underlines the need for long-term planning.
Whether or not a business is currently facing hardship, the article
makes clear that understanding personal liability and using asset
protection strategies can prevent a future financial crisis. For
business owners, being prepared means recognizing how personal and
business finances can become intertwined, and taking steps to
safeguard both.
Personal Liability on Business Debt & Asset Protection Basics --
https://hellonation.com/mag/TX/Fort_Worth/603?page_id=504589 --
features insights from Carla Vida and Behrooz Vida, Bankruptcy
Experts of Fort Worth, TX, in HelloNation.
About HelloNation
HelloNation is America's Good News Network, a premier media
platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real
people tell real stories. Through its community-focused digital
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and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their
communities. HelloNation maintains partnerships with the U.S.
Conference of Mayors and the United States First Responders
Association.
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