The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Baltimore has filed a motion seeking to extend its exclusive periods for filing and soliciting acceptance of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan, according to court documents filed on January 9, 2025, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland.
In case number 23-16969-MMH, the archdiocese is requesting a 69-day extension that would push the deadline for filing a reorganization plan to March 31, 2025, and the deadline for soliciting acceptances to May 30, 2025. The current deadlines are set to expire on January 21 and March 22, 2025, respectively.
The archdiocese, represented by Holland & Knight LLP and YVS Law, LLC, cited several factors justifying the extension, including the complexity of the case and ongoing mediation efforts with insurers. A key consideration is the pending adversary proceeding filed on March 28, 2024, against various insurance companies to resolve coverage issues, which the archdiocese describes as crucial for determining available funds for the reorganization plan.
The filing also notes that the archdiocese is actively reviewing and analyzing abuse claims, with ongoing efforts to obtain supplemental information from claimants' counsel. The debtor maintains that it is current on all post-petition obligations and is making good faith progress toward reorganization.
The case, which commenced on September 29, 2023, includes an unsecured creditors committee that was appointed on October 11, 2023. No request for a trustee or examiner has been made in the proceedings.
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