O.C. Bankruptcy Filings

These companies and/or individuals recently filed for liquidation (Chapter 7) or reorganization (Chapter 11 or 13) in federal Bankruptcy Court in Santa Ana.

Petitioner: Daniel Joseph Kessler and Susan Jeong Kim

Location: Fullerton

Listed business affiliation: dba Kim & Kessler Law Offices

Type of business: Law firm

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $353,920

Liabilities: $498,935

Case number: 21791 LR

Petition signed by: Daniel Joseph Kessler and Susan Jeong Kim

Date filed: 11-30-99

Petitioner: Richard K. Dubuc

Location: Corona del Mar

Listed business affiliation: dba R&K; Decorative Art

Type of business: Graphic arts and faux finishes

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $6,836

Liabilities: $37,512

Case number: 21763 LR

Petition signed by: Richard K. Dubuc

Date filed: 11-30-99

Petitioner: William Frederick Paulsen and Becky Lynn Paulsen

Location: Lake Forest

Listed business affiliation: fdba Canyon Auto Repair/Canyon Towing

Type of business: Auto repairs, towing services

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $297,018

Liabilities: $759,719

Case number: 21748 LR

Petition signed by: William Frederick and Becky Lynn Paulsen

Date filed: 11-30-99

Petitioner: Frank P. Bennett

Location: Tustin

Listed business affiliation: Benco Development Co.

Type of business: NA

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $3,200

Liabilities: $1.55 million

Case number: 21750 RA

Petition signed by: Frank P. Bennett

Date filed: 11-30-99

Petitioner: Mark Phillip Maslar and Elaine Estioko Maslar

Location: Santa Ana

Listed business affiliation: dba MPM Construction

Type of business: General contractor

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $195,775

Liabilities: $363,743

Case number: 21762 RA

Petition signed by: Mark Phillip and Elaine Estioko Maslar

Date filed: 11-30-99

Petitioner: James Stanley Hill

Location: Laguna Beach

Listed business affiliation: Laguna Cellular & Scale Co.

Type of business: NA

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $267,720

Liabilities: $364,021

Case number: 21788 LR

Petition signed by: James Stanley Hill

Date filed: 11-30-99

Petitioner: Douglas Howard Bodine

Location: Irvine

Listed business affiliation: fdba Doug Bodine’s Drive America, fdba Minnesota Driver Improvement Clinics

Type of business: Driving school

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $25,066

Liabilities: $91,444

Case number: 21770 RA

Petition signed by: Douglas Howard Bodine

Date filed: 11-30-99

Petitioner: Kimberly Susan Joachim

Location: Huntington Beach

Listed business affiliation: dba Serenity Within

Type of business: Housekeeping business

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $291,520

Liabilities: $284,578

Case number: 21768 RA

Petition signed by: Kimberly Susan Joachim

Date filed: 11-30-99

Petitioner: Jeffrey Alan Spofford

Location: Yorba Linda

Listed business affiliation: fdba The Chocolate Cottage

Type of business: Candy/gift retail

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $1,875

Liabilities: $51,682

Case number: 21823 JB

Petition signed by: Jeffrey Alan Spofford

Date filed: 12-1-99

Petitioner: Pedro R. Villaroman and Marcie Villaroman

Location: Orange

Listed business affiliation: fdba PR Villaroman Enterprises Inc.

Type of business: Independent contractor--trucking

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $426,100

Liabilities: $466,238

Case number: 21845 LR

Petition signed by: Pedro R. and Marcie Villaroman

Date filed: 12-1-99

Petitioner: Maria Patricia Roxas

Location: Santa Ana

Listed business affiliation: Intrade Industries International Inc.

Type of business: NA

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $875

Liabilities: $40,524

Case number: 21813 RA

Petition signed by: Maria Patricia Roxas

Date filed: 12-1-99

Petitioner: Adam L. Ringle

Location: Anaheim

Listed business affiliation: Adam’s Plumbing, Bob’s Rooter

Type of business: Plumber

Filing: Chapter 13

Assets: $53,535

Liabilities: $89,520

Case number: 21800 JR

Petition signed by: Adam L. Ringle

Date filed: 12-1-99

Petitioner: GBM Inc.

Location: Santa Ana

Type of business: NA

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $12,500

Liabilities: $729,256

Case number: 21824 LR

Petition signed by: Richard Dawes, president

Date filed: 12-1-99

Petitioner: Ricky Eugene Larimore

Location: Orange

Listed business affiliation: dba The Daisy Pickers

Type of business: Manufacture and sale of hand-made potpourri

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $31,900

Liabilities: $131,544

Case number: 21869 RA

Petition signed by: Ricky Eugene Larimore

Date filed: 12-2-99

Petitioner: Vicki Rae Pratt

Location: Orange

Listed business affiliation: dba The Daisy Pickers

Type of business: Manufacture and sale of hand-made potpourri

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $251,650

Liabilities: $446,602

Case number: 21867 RA

Petition signed by: Vicki Rae Pratt

Date filed: 12-2-99

Petitioner: Michael Alan Glass

Location: Anaheim

Listed business affiliation: dba Mike’s Trophies

Type of business: Personal trainer

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $24,772

Liabilities: $38,092

Case number: 21895 RA

Petition signed by: Michael Alan Glass

Date filed: 12-2-99

Petitioner: Thomas M. Shoemaker

Location: Mission Viejo

Listed business affiliation: fdba Morimarc Inc., dba Impact Designs

Type of business: Screenprint and embroidery

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $30,904

Liabilities: $295,107

Case number: 21882 LR

Petition signed by: Thomas M. Shoemaker

Date filed: 12-2-99

Petitioner: Ray Ross Snover

Location: San Clemente

Listed business affiliation: dba Ray’s Coach Werks

Type of business: Auto restorer

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $2,600

Liabilities: $41,124

Case number: 21865 LR

Petition signed by: Ray Ross Snover

Date filed: 12-2-99

Petitioner: Joseph Frederick Piscitelli and Bernice Pauline Piscitelli

Location: Tustin

Listed business affiliation: dba The Coupon Book

Type of business: NA

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $50,103

Liabilities: $100,637

Case number: 21850 JB

Petition signed by: Joseph Frederick and Bernice Pauline Piscitelli

Date filed: 12-2-99

Petitioner: Ehsan M. Kasem and Susan Kasem

Location: Anaheim

Listed business affiliation: dba Sam’s Bargain

Type of business: Swap meet sales of socks and underwear

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $198,525

Liabilities: $228,458

Case number: 21927 LR

Petition signed by: Ehsan and Susan Kasem

Date filed: 12-3-99

Petitioner: Julie Vu

Location: Garden Grove

Listed business affiliation: dba Julie Vu Beauty Center

Type of business: NA

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $12,660

Liabilities: $26,442

Case number: 21901 RA

Petition signed by: Julie Vu

Date filed: 12-3-99

Petitioner: Richard T. Forbath and Jeannette R. Forbath

Location: Laguna Woods

Listed business affiliation: dba Dick Forbath and Associates

Type of business: Consultant

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $6,839

Liabilities: $201,836

Case number: 21932 LR

Petition signed by: Richard T. and Jeannette R. Forbath

Date filed: 12-3-99

Petitioner: Christopher Douglas Valois

Location: Irvine

Listed business affiliation: Premier Trading Inc.

Type of business: Investment firm

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $49,670

Liabilities: $1.95 million

Case number: 21913 LR

Petition signed by: Christopher Douglas Valois

Date filed: 12-3-99

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