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Historic Balloon Manufacturer Continental American Corporation Files Liquidation Plan in Kansas Bankruptcy Court
The world's oldest latex balloon manufacturer, Continental American Corporation, has filed a liquidation plan in Kansas bankruptcy court after selling its multinational operations last year. The plan establishes a Liquidating Trust to pursue remaining legal claims and distribute proceeds to creditors, with a confirmation hearing scheduled for June 12, 2025
Kelham Vineyard & Winery Trustee Seeks Approval for $1.2 Million Sale to Insiders, Ending Complex Litigation
A bankruptcy trustee for Kelham Vineyard & Winery has proposed selling the remaining assets to family insiders for $1.2 million to resolve extensive litigation in this Napa Valley winery's bankruptcy case. The deal includes $400,000 cash plus claim releases, subject to a June auction where overbidders must start at $1.3 million with significant indemnification requirements
Kelham Vineyard & Winery Trustee Seeks Approval for $1.2 Million Sale to Insiders, Ending Complex Litigation
A bankruptcy trustee for Kelham Vineyard & Winery has proposed selling the remaining assets to family insiders for $1.2 million to resolve extensive litigation in this Napa Valley winery's bankruptcy case. The deal includes $400,000 cash plus claim releases, subject to a June auction where overbidders must start at $1.3 million with significant indemnification requirements
Future Claims Representative Seeks Reconsideration of Red River Talc Bankruptcy Dismissal
Future claimants' representative joins motion to reconsider Red River Talc bankruptcy dismissal, arguing bankruptcy remains the only viable path for compensation of 50,000+ future illness victims. The filing suggests Johnson & Johnson is willing to amend its plan to address court concerns
23andMe Seeks Canadian Recognition of Bankruptcy Proceedings
23andMe Holding Co. has filed a motion in U.S. Bankruptcy Court seeking to extend bankruptcy protections to Canada, where it faces class action lawsuits following a cybersecurity breach affecting 7 million customers. The genetic testing company is asking the court to authorize its Chief Restructuring Officer to represent it in Canadian proceedings to halt ongoing litigation there