Adversary Proceeding
Lead BK case is: 8:19-bk-14865

California Central Bankruptcy Court
Chapter 7
Judge:Mark S Wallace
Case #: 8:20-ap-01144
Nature of Suit81 Bankruptcy - Subordination of claim or interest
2 Bankruptcy - Other
21 Bankruptcy - Validity, priority or extent of lien or other interest in property
91 Bankruptcy - Declaratory judgment
12 Bankruptcy - Recovery of money/property - §547 preference
Case Filed:Oct 07, 2020
Terminated:Dec 28, 2021
Last checked: never
Defendant
David Zezza
Represented By
David Zezza
contact info
Defendant
Marcel Christians
Represented By
Marcel Christians
contact info
Defendant
Alex Collins
Represented By
Alex Collins
contact info
Defendant
Joseph Draper
Represented By
Joseph Draper
contact info
Defendant
David Heatley
Represented By
David Heatley
contact info
Defendant
Daniel Leff
Represented By
Daniel Leff
contact info
Defendant
Francis Carroll
Represented By
Francis Carroll
contact info
Defendant
Marcus Childress
Represented By
Marcus Childress
contact info
Defendant
James Kelly
Represented By
James Kelly
contact info
Defendant
Minakami LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Represented By
Minakami LLC
contact info
Defendant
Minakami Trust
Represented By
Minakami Trust
contact info
Defendant
Voyager Ocean Limited, a foreign entity of unknown form
Represented By
Voyager Ocean Limited
contact info
Plaintiff
Thomas H. Casey
The Law Office of Thomas H. Casey, Inc. 22342 Avenida Empresa Suite 245
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Represented By
Jason B Komorsky
Brutzkus Gubner
contact info
Trustee
Thomas H Casey (TR)
22342 Avenida Empresa, Suite 245
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
U.S. Trustee
United States Trustee (SA)
411 W Fourth St., Suite 7160
Santa Ana, CA 92701


Docket last updated: 11/22/2024 1:05 PM PST
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
39 39 court Close Adversary Case Tue 12/28 12:36 PM
Adversary Case 8:20-ap-1144 Closed. The complaint filed in the above case has been disposed of and is no longer pending due to the dismissal of the complaint or main case, the entry of a judgment or the transfer of the adversary proceeding to another division or district. Since it appears that no further matters are pending that require this adversary proceeding remain open, it is ordered that this adversary proceeding is closed. (Mccall, Audrey)
Related: [-]
Wednesday, December 08, 2021
38 38 court Hearing Held (Other) Mon 12/13 10:43 AM
Hearing Held Related [+] OFF CALENDAR - FINAL JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF THE TRUSTEE ENTERED ON 11-12-21 (DOCKET NO. 36). (Le, James)
Related: [-] 1 STATUS CONFERENCE Hearing RE: Complaint filed by Plaintiff Thomas H. Casey
Sunday, November 14, 2021
37 37 court BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document Sun 11/14 9:19 PM
BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document. Related [+] No. of Notices: 0. Notice Date 11/14/2021. (Admin.)
Related: [-] 36 JUDGMENT (BNC-PDF)
Friday, November 12, 2021
36 36 order JUDGMENT (BNC-PDF) Fri 11/12 2:10 PM
Final Judgment: Judgment on the Trustee's First Claim of Relief is awarded in favor of the Trustee against Christians, Collins, and Draper in the amount of $2,000.000, jointly and severally. The Remaining Claims for Relief against all other Defendants are Dismissed. (BNC-PDF) Signed on 11/12/2021. Related [+] (Le, James)
Related: [-] 35 Stipulation for Entry of Final Judgment Filed by Plaintiff Thomas H. Casey (Komorsky, Jason)
Tuesday, November 09, 2021
35 35 motion Stipulation (motion) Tue 11/09 3:25 PM
Stipulation By Thomas H. Casey and Stipulation for Entry of Final Judgment Filed by Plaintiff Thomas H. Casey (Komorsky, Jason)
Related: [-]
Saturday, October 23, 2021
34 34 court BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document Sat 10/23 9:17 PM
BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document. Related [+] No. of Notices: 0. Notice Date 10/23/2021. (Admin.)
Related: [-] 33 ORDER to continue/reschedule hearing (BNC-PDF)
Thursday, October 21, 2021
33 33 order Continue/reschedule hearing (BNC-PDF) Thu 10/21 9:16 AM
Order Continuing Status Conference - S/C Continued to December 8, 2021 at 9:00 AM. An Updated Status Report is due November 24, 2021 (BNC-PDF) Related [+] Signed on 10/21/2021 (Le, James)
Related: [-] 1 Complaint filed by Plaintiff Thomas H. Casey
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
32 32 court Hearing Continued (Other) Wed 10/20 2:34 PM
Hearing Continued Related [+] Status hearing to be held on 12/8/2021 at 09:00 AM at Crtrm 6C, 411 W Fourth St., Santa Ana, CA 92701. The case judge is Mark S Wallace. Updated Status Report is due November 24, 2021. Court to Prepare Order. (Le, James)
Related: [-] 1 Complaint filed by Plaintiff Thomas H. Casey
Monday, October 18, 2021
31 31 misc Status report Mon 10/18 9:55 AM
Status report (unilateral) Filed by Plaintiff Thomas H. Casey Related [+]. (Komorsky, Jason)
Related: [-] 1 Complaint
Wednesday, September 01, 2021
30 30 court Hearing Continued (Other) Thu 09/09 9:17 AM
Hearing Continued Related [+] OFF CALENDAR - ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION TO CONTINUE STATUS CONFERENCE TO OCTOBER 20, 2021 AT 9:00 AM ENTERED ON 8-30-21 (DOCKET NO. 28). (Le, James)
Related: [-] 1 Complaint filed by Plaintiff Thomas H. Casey
29 29 court BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document Wed 09/01 9:35 PM
BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document. Related [+] No. of Notices: 0. Notice Date 09/01/2021. (Admin.)
Related: [-] 28 ORDER to continue/reschedule hearing (BNC-PDF)
Monday, August 30, 2021
28 28 order Continue/reschedule hearing (BNC-PDF) Mon 08/30 8:56 AM
Order Approving Stipulation to Continue Status Conference based on Settlement Reached in Principle and FIling of Rule 9019 Motion Seeking Approval Thereof - Status Conference is Continued from Septemebr 1, 2021 at 9:00 AM to October 20, 2021 at 9:00 AM. (BNC-PDF) Related [+] Signed on 8/30/2021 (Le, James)
Related: [-] 27
Friday, August 27, 2021
27 27 motion Stipulation (motion) Fri 08/27 11:27 AM
Stipulation By Thomas H Casey (TR) and Stipulation to Continue Status Conference Based on Settlement Reached in Principle and Filing of Rule 9019 Motion Seeking Approval Thereof Filed by Trustee Thomas H Casey (TR) (Komorsky, Jason)
Related: [-]
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
26 26 court Hearing Continued (Other) Tue 06/01 12:03 PM
Hearing Continued Related [+] OFF CALENDAR - ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION TO CONTINUE STATUS CONFERENCE TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 AT 9:00 AM ENTERED ON 5-17-21 (DOCKET NO. 22). (Le, James)
Related: [-] 1 STATUS CONFERENCE Hearing RE: Complaint filed by Plaintiff Thomas H. Casey
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
25 25 court BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document Wed 05/19 9:44 PM
BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document. Related [+] No. of Notices: 0. Notice Date 05/19/2021. (Admin.)
Related: [-] 24 ORDER to continue/reschedule hearing (BNC-PDF)
Monday, May 17, 2021
24 24 order Continue/reschedule hearing (BNC-PDF) Mon 05/17 9:44 AM
Order Approving Stipulation to Continue Status Conference Based on Settlement Reached in Principle - Status Conference Continued to September 1, 2021 at 9:00 AM (BNC-PDF) Related [+] Signed on 5/17/2021 (Le, James)
Related: [-] 22
Thursday, May 13, 2021
23 23 misc Notice of Lodgment Thu 05/13 1:23 PM
Notice of lodgment of Order Filed by Plaintiff Thomas H. Casey Related [+]. (Komorsky, Jason)
Related: [-] 22 Stipulation By Thomas H. Casey and Defendants to Continue Status Conference Based on Settlement Reached in Principle
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
22 22 motion Stipulation (motion) Wed 05/12 5:29 PM
Stipulation By Thomas H. Casey and Defendants to Continue Status Conference Based on Settlement Reached in Principle Filed by Plaintiff Thomas H. Casey (Komorsky, Jason)
Related: [-]
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
21 21 court Hearing Continued (Other) Fri 02/26 3:17 PM
Hearing Continued Related [+] OFF CALENDAR - ORDER CONTINUING HEARING TO MAY 26, 2021 AT 9:00 AM ENTERED ON 2-8-21 (DOCKET NO. 19). (Le, James)
Related: [-] 1 CONT'D STATUS CONFERENCE Hearing RE: Complaint filed by Plaintiff Thomas H. Casey
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
20 20 court BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document Wed 02/10 9:50 PM
BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document. Related [+] No. of Notices: 0. Notice Date 02/10/2021. (Admin.)
Related: [-] 19 ORDER to continue/reschedule hearing (BNC-PDF)
Monday, February 08, 2021
19 19 order Continue/reschedule hearing (BNC-PDF) Mon 02/08 10:47 AM
Order Approving Stipulation to Continue Status Conference to May 26, 2021 at 9:00 AM (BNC-PDF) Related [+] Signed on 2/8/2021 (Le, James)
Related: [-] 17
Friday, February 05, 2021
18 18 misc Notice of Lodgment Fri 02/05 4:20 PM
Notice of lodgment Order Approving Stipulation To Continue Status Conference with Proof of Service Filed by Trustee Thomas H Casey (TR) Related [+]. (Komorsky, Jason)
Related: [-] 17 Stipulation By Thomas H Casey (TR) and Stipulation To Continue Status Conference with Proof of Service Filed by Trustee Thomas H Casey (TR) filed by Trustee Thomas H Casey (TR)
17 17 motion Stipulation (motion) Fri 02/05 4:14 PM
Stipulation By Thomas H Casey (TR) and Stipulation To Continue Status Conference with Proof of Service Filed by Trustee Thomas H Casey (TR) (Komorsky, Jason)
Related: [-]
Tuesday, February 02, 2021
16 16 answer Answer to Complaint Tue 02/02 12:53 PM
Answer to Complaint DEFENDANTS ANSWER TO COMPLAINT Filed by Francis Carroll, Marcus Childress, Marcel Christians, Alex Collins, Joseph Draper, David Heatley, James Kelly, Daniel Leff, Minakami LLC, Minakami Trust, Voyager Ocean Limited, David Zezza. (Decker, Richard)
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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
15 15 court Hearing Continued (Other) Mon 01/25 10:14 AM
Hearing Continued Related [+] OFF CALENDAR - ORDER CONTINUING STATUS CONFERENCE TO FEBRUARY 24, 2021 AT 9:00 AM ENTERED ON 11-25-20 (DOCKET NO. 11). (Le, James)
Related: [-] 1 Status Conference re Complaint filed by Plaintiff Thomas H. Casey
Thursday, December 31, 2020
14 14 misc Notice of Change of Address Thu 12/31 2:32 PM
Notice of Change of Address Filed by Defendants Francis Carroll, Marcus Childress, Marcel Christians, Alex Collins, Joseph Draper, David Heatley, James Kelly, Daniel Leff, Minakami LLC, Minakami Trust, Voyager Ocean Limited, David Zezza. (Decker, Richard)
Related: [-]
Friday, November 27, 2020
13 13 court BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document Fri 11/27 9:33 PM
BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document. Related [+] No. of Notices: 0. Notice Date 11/27/2020. (Admin.)
Related: [-] 11 ORDER to continue/reschedule hearing (BNC-PDF)
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
12 12 court Hearing Continued (Other) Wed 11/25 11:05 AM
Hearing Continued Related [+] Status hearing to be held on 2/24/2021 at 09:00 AM at Crtrm 6C, 411 W Fourth St., Santa Ana, CA 92701. The case judge is Mark S Wallace (Le, James)
Related: [-] 1 Status Conference Re Complaint filed by Plaintiff Thomas H. Casey
11 11 order Continue/reschedule hearing (BNC-PDF) Wed 11/25 11:04 AM
Order Approving Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Initial Complaint and to Continue Status Conference - Defendant's Deadline to Respond is Extended to February 4, 2021. The Status Conference is Continued to February 24, 2021 at 9:00 AM. (BNC-PDF) Related [+] Signed on 11/25/2020 (Le, James)
Related: [-] 9
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
10 10 misc Notice of Lodgment Tue 11/24 3:58 PM
Notice of lodgment of Order Approving Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Initial Complaint and Continue Initial Status Conference Filed by Defendants Francis Carroll, Marcus Childress, Marcel Christians, Alex Collins, Joseph Draper, David Heatley, James Kelly, Daniel Leff, Minakami LLC, Minakami Trust, Voyager Ocean Limited, David Zezza Related [+]. (Decker, Richard)
Related: [-] 9 Stipulation By Francis Carroll, Marcus Childress, Marcel Christians, Alex Collins, Joseph Draper, David Heatley, James Kelly, Daniel Leff, Minakami LLC, Minakami Trust, Voyager Ocean Limited, David Zezza and Joint Stipulation to Extend Time to respond to Initial Complaint and Continue Initial Status Conference (re-filed to attach correct PDF) Filed by Defendants Francis Carroll, Marcus Childress, Marcel Christians, Alex Collins, Joseph Draper, David Heatley, James Kelly, Daniel Leff, Minakami LLC, Minakami Trust, Voyager Ocean Limited, David Zezza filed by Defendant David Zezza, Defendant Marcel Christians, Defendant Alex Collins, Defendant Joseph Draper, Defendant David Heatley, Defendant Daniel Leff, Defendant Francis Carroll, Defendant Marcus Childress, Defendant James Kelly, Defendant Minakami LLC, Defendant Minakami Trust, Defendant Voyager Ocean Limited
9 9 motion Stipulation (motion) Tue 11/24 3:52 PM
Stipulation By Francis Carroll, Marcus Childress, Marcel Christians, Alex Collins, Joseph Draper, David Heatley, James Kelly, Daniel Leff, Minakami LLC, Minakami Trust, Voyager Ocean Limited, David Zezza and Joint Stipulation to Extend Time to respond to Initial Complaint and Continue Initial Status Conference Related [+] Filed by Defendants Francis Carroll, Marcus Childress, Marcel Christians, Alex Collins, Joseph Draper, David Heatley, James Kelly, Daniel Leff, Minakami LLC, Minakami Trust, Voyager Ocean Limited, David Zezza (Decker, Richard)
Related: [-] -filed to attach correct PDF
8 8 motion Stipulation (motion) Tue 11/24 3:25 PM
Stipulation By Francis Carroll, Marcus Childress, Marcel Christians, Alex Collins, Joseph Draper, David Heatley, James Kelly, Daniel Leff, Minakami LLC, Minakami Trust, Voyager Ocean Limited, David Zezza and Joint Stipulation to Extend Time to respond to Initial Complaint and Continue Initial Status Conference Filed by Defendants Francis Carroll, Marcus Childress, Marcel Christians, Alex Collins, Joseph Draper, David Heatley, James Kelly, Daniel Leff, Minakami LLC, Minakami Trust, Voyager Ocean Limited, David Zezza (Decker, Richard) CORRRECTION: Incorrect PDF attached. Please refer to Docket No.9 for correct entry. Modified on 11/25/2020 (Le, James)
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Saturday, November 14, 2020
7 7 court BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document Sat 11/14 9:33 PM
BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document. Related [+] No. of Notices: 0. Notice Date 11/14/2020. (Admin.)
Related: [-] 6 Order on Motion to Extend Time (Generic) (BNC-PDF)
Thursday, November 12, 2020
6 6 2 pgs order Order on Motion to Extend Time (Generic) (BNC-PDF) Thu 11/12 10:15 AM
Order Approving Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Initial Complaint by Not More Than 30 Days (New Response Date: New Deadline is set for December 4, 2020 (BNC-PDF) (Related Doc #4 ) Signed on 11/12/2020 (Le, James)
Related: [-]
Monday, November 09, 2020
5 5 misc Notice of Lodgment Mon 11/09 11:22 AM
Notice of lodgment Order Approving Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Initial Complaint Filed by Defendants Francis Carroll, Marcus Childress, Marcel Christians, Alex Collins, Joseph Draper, David Heatley, James Kelly, Daniel Leff, Minakami LLC, Minakami Trust, Voyager Ocean Limited, David Zezza Related [+]. (Decker, Richard)
Related: [-] 4 Motion to Extend Time // Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Initial Complaint by Not More than 30 Days Filed by Defendants Francis Carroll, Marcus Childress, Marcel Christians, Alex Collins, Joseph Draper, David Heatley, James Kelly, Daniel Leff, Minakami LLC, Minakami Trust, Voyager Ocean Limited, David Zezza filed by Defendant David Zezza, Defendant Marcel Christians, Defendant Alex Collins, Defendant Joseph Draper, Defendant David Heatley, Defendant Daniel Leff, Defendant Francis Carroll, Defendant Marcus Childress, Defendant James Kelly, Defendant Minakami LLC, Defendant Minakami Trust, Defendant Voyager Ocean Limited
Monday, November 02, 2020
4 4 motion X - Extend Time (Generic) (motion) Mon 11/02 8:03 PM
Motion to Extend Time // Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Initial Complaint by Not More than 30 Days Filed by Defendants Francis Carroll, Marcus Childress, Marcel Christians, Alex Collins, Joseph Draper, David Heatley, James Kelly, Daniel Leff, Minakami LLC, Minakami Trust, Voyager Ocean Limited, David Zezza (Decker, Richard)
Related: [-]
Thursday, October 15, 2020
3 3 cmp Summons Service Executed Thu 10/15 10:54 AM
Summons Service Executed on Francis Carroll 10/14/2020; Marcus Childress 10/14/2020; Marcel Christians 10/14/2020; Alex Collins 10/14/2020; Joseph Draper 10/14/2020; David Heatley 10/14/2020; James Kelly 10/14/2020; Daniel Leff 10/14/2020; Minakami LLC 10/14/2020; Minakami Trust 10/14/2020; Voyager Ocean Limited 10/14/2020; David Zezza 10/14/2020 (Bagdanov, Jessica)
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Thursday, October 08, 2020
2 2 4 pgs court Summons Issued Thu 10/08 12:27 PM
Summons Issued on Francis Carroll Date Issued 10/8/2020, Answer Due 11/9/2020; Marcus Childress Date Issued 10/8/2020, Answer Due 11/9/2020; Marcel Christians Date Issued 10/8/2020, Answer Due 11/9/2020; Alex Collins Date Issued 10/8/2020, Answer Due 11/9/2020; Joseph Draper Date Issued 10/8/2020, Answer Due 11/9/2020; David Heatley Date Issued 10/8/2020, Answer Due 11/9/2020; James Kelly Date Issued 10/8/2020, Answer Due 11/9/2020; Daniel Leff Date Issued 10/8/2020, Answer Due 11/9/2020; Minakami LLC Date Issued 10/8/2020, Answer Due 11/9/2020; Minakami Trust Date Issued 10/8/2020, Answer Due 11/9/2020; Voyager Ocean Limited Date Issued 10/8/2020, Answer Due 11/9/2020; David Zezza Date Issued 10/8/2020, Answer Due 11/9/2020 Related [+] Status hearing to be held on 1/13/2021 at 09:00 AM at Crtrm 6C, 411 W Fourth St., Santa Ana, CA 92701. The case judge is Mark S Wallace (Le, James)
Related: [-] 1 Complaint filed by Plaintiff Thomas H. Casey
Wednesday, October 07, 2020
1 1 21 pgs cmp Complaint Wed 10/07 2:19 PM
Adversary case 8:20-ap-01144. Complaint by Thomas H. Casey against David Zezza, Marcel Christians, Alex Collins, Joseph Draper, David Heatley, Daniel Leff, Francis Carroll, Marcus Childress, James Kelly, Minakami LLC, Minakami Trust, Voyager Ocean Limited, DOES 1 to 100, inclusive. ($350.00 Fee Charge To Estate). Complaint For: (1) Breach Of Fiduciary Duty; (2) Aiding And Abetting Breach Of Fiduciary Duty; (3) Declaratory Relief; (4) Equitable Subordination; (5) Objection To Claims; (6) Lien Avoidance; (7) Avoidance Of Preferential Transfers; (8) Preservation Of Avoided Transfers Nature of Suit: (91 (Declaratory judgment)),(81 (Subordination of claim or interest)),(21 (Validity, priority or extent of lien or other interest in property)),(12 (Recovery of money/property - 547 preference)),(02 (Other (e.g. other actions that would have been brought in state court if unrelated to bankruptcy)))(Komorsky, Jason)
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