Fortress Holdings, LLC

New Jersey Bankruptcy Court
Chapter 11
Judge:Vincent F Papalia
Case #: 2:25-bk-10977
Case Filed:Jan 30, 2025

Debtor
Fortress Holdings, LLC
555 Preakness Avenue
Totowa, NJ 07512
Represented By
Richard D. Trenk
Trenk Isabel Siddiqi & Shahdanian P.C.
contact info
Robert S. Roglieri
Trenk Isabel Siddiqi & Shahdanian P.C.
contact info
Last checked: Thursday Feb 20, 2025 5:36 PM EST
Creditor
Bogota Savings Bank
90 Woodbridge Center Drive Suite 900, Box 10 Attn: David H. Stein, Esq.
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Represented By
David H. Stein
Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.
contact info
U.S. Trustee
U.S. Trustee
US Dept of Justice Office of the US Trustee One Newark Center Ste 2100
Newark, NJ 07102
Represented By
Fran B. Steele
U.S. Department Of Justice
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Docket last updated: 32 minutes ago
Thursday, February 20, 2025
43 43 4 pgs answer Objection Thu 02/20 4:48 PM
Objection to Debtor's Motion for Order Authorizing Debtor to Obtain Post-petition Financing and Granting Liens and Superpriority Claims Related [+] filed by David H. Stein on behalf of Bogota Savings Bank. (Stein, David)
Related: [-] 13 Motion for Authority to Obtain Credit Under Section 364(b), Rule 4001(c) or (d) Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Brief # 2 Proposed Order) filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC,42 Objection to Debtor's Motion for Interim and Final Orders Authorizing Use of Cash Collateral (related document:3 Motion to Use Cash Collateral Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC) filed by David H. Stein on behalf of Bogota Savings Bank. (Attachments: # 1 Certification) filed by Creditor Bogota Savings Bank
42 42 7 pgs answer Objection Thu 02/20 4:43 PM
Objection to Debtor's Motion for Interim and Final Orders Authorizing Use of Cash Collateral Related [+] filed by David H. Stein on behalf of Bogota Savings Bank. (Stein, David)
Related: [-] 3 Motion to Use Cash Collateral Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC
Att: 1 Certification
41 41 misc Document Thu 02/20 12:02 PM
Document re: Letter confirming change of time for hearings Related [+] filed by David H. Stein on behalf of Bogota Savings Bank. (Stein, David)
Related: [-] 3 Motion to Use Cash Collateral filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC,4 Motion for Continuation of Utility Service filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC,13 Motion for Authority to Obtain Credit Under Section 364, Rule 4001(c) or (d) filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC,25 Notice of Hearing (Upload)
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
40 40 court BNC Certificate of Notice - Order Thu 02/13 12:13 AM
BNC Certificate of Notice - Order No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 02/12/2025. (Admin.)
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025
39 39 misc Certificate of Service Tue 02/11 11:37 AM
Certificate of Service Related [+] filed by Robert S. Roglieri on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Roglieri, Robert)
Related: [-] 36 Order (Generic)
38 38 misc Certificate of Service Tue 02/11 11:36 AM
Certificate of Service Related [+] filed by Robert S. Roglieri on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Roglieri, Robert)
Related: [-] 28 Order (Generic),29 Order (Generic),30 Order (Generic)
37 37 misc Notice of Appearance and Request Tue 02/11 9:47 AM
Notice of Appearance and Request for Service of Notice filed by David H. Stein on behalf of Bogota Savings Bank. (Stein, David)
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Monday, February 10, 2025
36 36 15 pgs order Order (Generic) Mon 02/10 1:36 PM
Interim Order (I) Authorizing Debtor to Obtain Postpetition Financing, (II) Granting Liens and Superpriority Claims to Lender; and (III) Scheduling Final Hearing Related [+]. Service of notice of the entry of this order pursuant to Rule 9022 was made on the appropriate parties. See BNC Certificate of Notice. Signed on 2/10/2025. (jf)
Related: [-] 13 Motion for Authority to Obtain Credit Under Section 364(b), Rule 4001(c) or (d) Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Brief # 2 Proposed Order) filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC
35 35 cmp Complaint Mon 02/10 11:41 AM
Adversary case 25-01034 Complaint by Fortress Holdings, LLC against Bogota Savings Bank ; Tivuna Inc. ; Abdallah Issa ; Sa-Fe Glass Inc. ; Eastern Concrete Materials, Inc. ; Salem El Samna ; Samna Construction and Steel Fabrication LLC ; Alexander Zurawskyj ; Herc Rentals Inc. ; Sherwin Williams Co. ; Kaufman Semeraro & Liebman LLC. Fee Amount $ 350.. (21 (Validity, priority or extent of lien or other interest in property)) (Trenk, Richard)
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Sunday, February 09, 2025
34 34 court BNC Certificate of Notice - Order Mon 02/10 12:14 AM
BNC Certificate of Notice - Order No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 02/09/2025. (Admin.)
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33 33 court BNC Certificate of Notice - Order Mon 02/10 12:14 AM
BNC Certificate of Notice - Order No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 02/09/2025. (Admin.)
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32 32 court BNC Certificate of Notice - Order Mon 02/10 12:14 AM
BNC Certificate of Notice - Order No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 02/09/2025. (Admin.)
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Saturday, February 08, 2025
31 31 court BNC Certificate of Notice - Order Sun 02/09 12:15 AM
BNC Certificate of Notice - Order No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 02/08/2025. (Admin.)
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Friday, February 07, 2025
27 27 misc Certificate of Service Fri 02/07 9:24 AM
Supplemental Certificate of Service Related [+] filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Trenk, Richard)
Related: [-] 3 Motion to Use Cash Collateral filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC,4 Motion for Continuation of Utility Service filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC,5 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC
Thursday, February 06, 2025
30 30 9 pgs order Order (Generic) Fri 02/07 12:32 PM
Interim Order authorizing Debtor's use of Cash Collateral Related [+]. Service of notice of the entry of this order pursuant to Rule 9022 was made on the appropriate parties. See BNC Certificate of Notice. Signed on 2/6/2025. (jf)
Related: [-] 3 Motion to Use Cash Collateral Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC
29 29 7 pgs order Order (Generic) Fri 02/07 12:26 PM
Interim Order (i) Prohibiting Utility Companies from Discontinuing, Altering or Refusing Service, (ii) Deeming Utility Companies to have Adequate Assurance of Payment, and (iii) Establishing Procedures for Resolving Requests for Additional Assurance Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 105(a) & 366 Related [+]. Service of notice of the entry of this order pursuant to Rule 9022 was made on the appropriate parties. See BNC Certificate of Notice. Signed on 2/6/2025. (jf)
Related: [-] 4 Motion for Continuation of Utility Service and Approval of Adequate Assurance of Payment to Utility Company Under Section 366(b) Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC
28 28 order Motion (Generic) Fri 02/07 12:24 PM
Order (i) Authorizing the Debtor to Continue and Maintain its Existing Cash Management System, Bank Account and Business Forms; and (ii) Granting Related Relie Related [+]. Service of notice of the entry of this order pursuant to Rule 9022 was made on the appropriate parties. See BNC Certificate of Notice. Signed on 2/6/2025. (jf)
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26 26 misc Certificate of Service Thu 02/06 4:11 PM
Certificate of Service Related [+] filed by Robert S. Roglieri on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Roglieri, Robert)
Related: [-] 22 Motion for Administrative Fee Order filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC
Att: 1 Certificate of Service
25 25 court Notice of Hearing (Upload) Thu 02/06 3:24 PM
Notice of Hearing for: General Status Conference. Related [+]. The following parties were served: Debtor, Debtor's Attorney and US Trustee. Status Conference Hearing scheduled for 2/25/2025 at 11:00 AM, VFP - Courtroom 3B, Newark.. (jf)
Related: [-] 1 Chapter 11 Voluntary Petition Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. Chapter 11 Debtors Exclusive Right to File a Plan Expires on 05/30/2025. filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC
court Notice of Docketing Error Thu 02/06 1:10 PM
Correction Notice in Electronic Filing Related [+]. Type of Error: Proposed Orders cannot be a standalone event, send directly to Judge's Chambers, filed by Robert S Roglieri. (Browne, Christopher)
Related: [-] 24 Support filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC
court Hearing Held and Continued Fri 02/07 4:11 PM
Minute of Hearing Held and Continued from 2/6/2025 OUTCOME: Heard, Revised Interim Order Approved Related [+] FINAL Hearing scheduled for 02/25/2025 at 11:00 AM , VFP - Courtroom 3B, Newark. (mcp)
Related: [-] 4 Motion for Continuation of Utility Service and Approval of Adequate Assurance of Payment to Utility Company Under Section 366(b) Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC
court Hearing Held and Continued Fri 02/07 4:13 PM
Minute of Hearing Held and Continued from 2/6/2025 OUTCOME: Heard, Revised Order Submitted Related [+] FINAL Hearing scheduled for 02/25/2025 at 11:00 AM , VFP - Courtroom 3B, Newark. (mcp)
Related: [-] 3 Motion to Use Cash Collateral Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC
court Hearing Held and Continued Fri 02/07 4:14 PM
Minute of Hearing Held and Continued from 2/6/2025 OUTCOME: Granted, Interim Order Related [+] FINAL Hearing scheduled for 02/25/2025 at 11:00 AM , VFP - Courtroom 3B, Newark. (mcp)
Related: [-] 13 Motion for Authority to Obtain Credit Under Section 364(b), Rule 4001(c) or (d) Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Brief #2 Proposed Order) Filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC
court Hearing Held Fri 02/07 4:16 PM
Minute of Hearing Held, OUTCOME: Heard, Revised Order Approved Related [+] (mcp)
Related: [-] 5 Motion re: Order (i) Authorizing the Debtor to Continue and Maintain its Existing Cash Management System, Bank Account and Business Forms; (ii) Modifying the Investment Guidelines; (iii) Providing the United States Trustee with a 60-Day Objection Period; and (iv) Granting Related Relief Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC
Wednesday, February 05, 2025
24 24 misc Support Wed 02/05 3:56 PM
Submission of Revised Proposed Orders in support of Related [+] filed by Robert S. Roglieri on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Roglieri, Robert)
Related: [-] 3 Motion to Use Cash Collateral filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC,4 Motion for Continuation of Utility Service filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC,5 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC
Att: 1 Exhibit A
Att: 2 Exhibit B
Att: 3 Exhibit C
Att: 4 Exhibit D
Att: 5 Exhibit E
Att: 6 Exhibit F
Tuesday, February 04, 2025
23 23 misc Certificate of Service Tue 02/04 12:26 PM
Certificate of Service Related [+] filed by Robert S. Roglieri on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Roglieri, Robert)
Related: [-] 2 Support filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC,3 Motion to Use Cash Collateral filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC,4 Motion for Continuation of Utility Service filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC,5 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC,7 Application for Retention filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC,8 Application for Retention filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC,11 Order (Generic),13 Motion for Authority to Obtain Credit Under Section 364, Rule 4001(c) or (d) filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC,16 Order on Application to Shorten Time
Monday, February 03, 2025
22 22 2 pgs motion Administrative Fee Order Mon 02/03 2:44 PM
Motion for Administrative Fee Order Filed by Robert S. Roglieri on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. Hearing scheduled for 2/25/2025 at 10:00 AM, VFP - Courtroom 3B, Newark.. (Roglieri, Robert)
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Att: 1 Brief
Att: 2 Proposed Order
21 21 misc Notice of Appearance and Request Mon 02/03 8:29 AM
Notice of Appearance and Request for Service of Notice filed by Fran B. Steele on behalf of U.S. Trustee. (Steele, Fran)
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Sunday, February 02, 2025
20 20 court BNC Certificate of Notice - Order Mon 02/03 12:13 AM
BNC Certificate of Notice - Order No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 02/02/2025. (Admin.)
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19 19 court BNC Certificate of Notice - Order Mon 02/03 12:13 AM
BNC Certificate of Notice - Order No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 02/02/2025. (Admin.)
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18 18 court BNC Certificate of Notice (generic) Mon 02/03 12:13 AM
BNC Certificate of Notice. No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 02/02/2025. (Admin.)
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17 17 court BNC Certificate of Notice - Meeting of Creditors Mon 02/03 12:13 AM
BNC Certificate of Notice - Meeting of Creditors. No. of Notices: 43. Notice Date 02/02/2025. (Admin.)
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Friday, January 31, 2025
16 16 order Shorten Time Fri 01/31 4:19 PM
Order Granting Application to Shorten Time Related [+]. Service of notice of the entry of this order pursuant to Rule 9022 was made on the appropriate parties. See BNC Certificate of Notice. Signed on 1/31/2025. Hearing scheduled for 2/6/2025 at 02:30 PM at VFP - Courtroom 3B, Newark. (jf)
Related: [-] 13 Motion for Authority to Obtain Credit Under Section 364(b), Rule 4001(c) or (d) filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC
15 15 court Meeting of Creditors Chapter 11 Fri 01/31 3:57 PM
Meeting of Creditors - Chapter 11. 341(a) meeting to be held on 3/5/2025 at 10:00 AM at Telephonic. Proofs of Claim due by 4/10/2025. Government Proof of Claim due by 7/29/2025. (rah)
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14 14 2 pgs motion Shorten Time Fri 01/31 2:46 PM
Application to Shorten Time Related [+] Filed by Robert S. Roglieri on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Roglieri, Robert)
Related: [-] 13 Motion for Authority to Obtain Credit Under Section 364(b), Rule 4001(c) or (d) filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC
Att: 1 Proposed Order
13 13 2 pgs motion Authority to Obtain Credit Under Sect.364, Rule 4001(c) or (d)/Refinance Fri 01/31 2:35 PM
Motion for Authority to Obtain Credit Under Section 364(b), Rule 4001(c) or (d) Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Trenk, Richard)
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Att: 1 Brief
Att: 2 Proposed Order
12 12 court Hearing Scheduled (Document) Fri 01/31 11:18 AM
Hearings Scheduled. Related [+] Hearings scheduled for 2/6/2025 at 02:30 PM at VFP - Courtroom 3B, Newark. (jf)
Related: [-] 3 Motion to Use Cash Collateral Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC,4 Motion for Continuation of Utility Service and Approval of Adequate Assurance of Payment to Utility Company Under Section 366(b) Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC,5 Motion re: Order (i) Authorizing the Debtor to Continue and Maintain its Existing Cash Management System, Bank Account and Business Forms; (ii) Modifying the Investment Guidelines; (iii) Providing the United States Trustee with a 60-Day Objection Period; and (iv) Granting Related Relief Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC
11 11 3 pgs order Order (Generic) Fri 01/31 11:17 AM
Order granting Application for First Day Matters Related [+]. Service of notice of the entry of this order pursuant to Rule 9022 was made on the appropriate parties. See BNC Certificate of Notice. Signed on 1/31/2025. (jf)
Related: [-] 6 Application for Expedited Consideration of First Day Matters (related document:3 Motion to Use Cash Collateral filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC,4 Motion for Continuation of Utility Service filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC,5 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC) Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC
Thursday, January 30, 2025
10 10 misc Notice of Appearance and Request Thu 01/30 10:16 PM
Notice of Appearance and Request for Service of Notice filed by Robert S. Roglieri on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Roglieri, Robert)
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9 9 misc Notice of Appearance and Request Thu 01/30 10:14 PM
Notice of Appearance and Request for Service of Notice filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Trenk, Richard)
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8 8 4 pgs motion Retention (Do Not Use to Employ/Appoint an Examiner) Thu 01/30 10:13 PM
Application For Retention of Professional Vestcorp LLC as Accountant Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. Objections due by 2/20/2025. (Trenk, Richard)
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Att: 1 Certification in Support
Att: 2 Proposed Order
7 7 4 pgs motion Retention (Do Not Use to Employ/Appoint an Examiner) Thu 01/30 10:08 PM
Application For Retention of Professional Trenk Isabel Siddiqi & Shahdanian PC as Attorneys for Debtor Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. Objections due by 2/20/2025. (Trenk, Richard)
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Att: 1 Certification in Support
Att: 2 Proposed Order
6 6 2 pgs motion Expedited Consideration of First Day Matters (For Ch. 11 Cases Only) Thu 01/30 10:01 PM
Application for Expedited Consideration of First Day Matters Related [+] Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Trenk, Richard)
Related: [-] 3 Motion to Use Cash Collateral filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC,4 Motion for Continuation of Utility Service filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC,5 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC
Att: 1 Proposed Order
5 5 11 pgs motion Motion (Generic) - Only use if no other event is applicable Thu 01/30 9:59 PM
Motion re: Order (i) Authorizing the Debtor to Continue and Maintain its Existing Cash Management System, Bank Account and Business Forms; (ii) Modifying the Investment Guidelines; (iii) Providing the United States Trustee with a 60-Day Objection Period; and (iv) Granting Related Relief Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Trenk, Richard)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
4 4 12 pgs motion Continuation of Utility Service Thu 01/30 9:55 PM
Motion for Continuation of Utility Service and Approval of Adequate Assurance of Payment to Utility Company Under Section 366(b) Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Trenk, Richard)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
3 3 10 pgs motion Use Cash Collateral Thu 01/30 9:50 PM
Motion to Use Cash Collateral Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Trenk, Richard)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
2 2 11 pgs misc Support Thu 01/30 9:42 PM
Declaration of Paul Qassis Concerning the Chapter 11 Filing and Reorganization of Fortress Holdings, LLC in support of Related [+] filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. (Trenk, Richard)
Related: [-] 1 Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11) filed by Debtor Fortress Holdings, LLC
Att: 1 Exhibit A
Att: 2 Exhibit B
Att: 3 Exhibit C
Att: 4 Exhibit D
Att: 5 17 pgs Exhibit E
Att: 6 Exhibit F
Att: 7 13 pgs Exhibit G
Att: 8 6 pgs Exhibit H
Att: 9 15 pgs Exhibit I
Att: 10 3 pgs Exhibit J
Att: 11 Exhibit K
1 1 54 pgs misc Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11) Thu 01/30 9:23 PM
Chapter 11 Voluntary Petition Filed by Richard D. Trenk on behalf of Fortress Holdings, LLC. Chapter 11 Debtors Exclusive Right to File a Plan Expires on 05/30/2025. (Trenk, Richard)
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crditcrd Credit Card/Debit Card Receipt Thu 01/30 9:25 PM
Receipt of filing fee for Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11)([LINK 25-10977 ) [misc,volp11a] (1738.00) Filing Fee. Receipt number A47756106, fee amount $ 1738.00. Related [+] (U.S. Treasury)
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