Nikola Corporation
Delaware Bankruptcy Court | |
Chapter 11 | |
Judge: | Thomas M Horan |
Case #: | 1:25-bk-10258 |
Case Filed: | Feb 19, 2025 |
Type | Corporation |
Tax ID | subscribers only |
# of Creditors | 1,000-5,000 |
Est. Assets | $500,000,001 to $1 billion |
Est. Liabilities | $1,000,000,001 to $10 billion |
Nature of Business | Other |
Nature of Debts | Primarily Business |
Debtor
Nikola Corporation
4141 E Broadway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85040-8803 |
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U.S. Trustee
U.S. Trustee
Office of the United States Trustee J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building 844 King Street, Suite 2207 Lockbox 35
Wilmington, DE 19801 |
1. | EV maker Nikola files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (foxbusiness.com) |
Submitted Thu 02/20/2025 | |
Docket last updated: 41 minutes ago |
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![]() Notice of Appearance. Filed by Methode Electronics, Inc.. (Wilkins, Matthew) |
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![]() Notice of Appearance. Filed by AREA 4141 INVESTOR, LLC, AREA 4141 SPONSOR, LLC, and AREA MANAGER, LLC,. (Oswald, Frank) |
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![]() Amended Notice of Appearance. Filed by Lead Class Plaintiffs. (Barsalona II, Joseph) |
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![]() Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearing. Omnibus Hearing scheduled for 3/20/2025 at 02:00 PM US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 3rd Fl., Courtroom #7, Wilmington, Delaware. Signed on 2/20/2025. (AMH) |
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![]() Certification of Counsel Regarding Scheduling of Omnibus Hearing Date Filed by Nikola Corporation. (Gladieux, Sarah) |
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![]() Notice of Hearing // Omnibus Notice of Second Day Hearing to Be Held on March 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) Filed by Nikola Corporation. Hearing scheduled for 3/20/2025 at 02:00 PM at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 3rd Fl., Courtroom #7, Wilmington, Delaware. Objections due by 3/13/2025. (Kotsiras, Maria) |
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![]() Notice of Hearing Regarding Bidding Procedures Motion Filed by Nikola Corporation. Hearing scheduled for 3/7/2025 at 02:00 PM at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 3rd Fl., Courtroom #7, Wilmington, Delaware. Objections due by 3/5/2025. (Forshay, Shannon) |
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![]() Notice of Hearing Regarding Debtors' Motion to Reject Investment Banker Agreements Nunc Pro Tunc Filed by Nikola Corporation. Hearing scheduled for 3/20/2025 at 02:00 PM at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 3rd Fl., Courtroom #7, Wilmington, Delaware. Objections due by 3/5/2025. (Forshay, Shannon) |
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![]() Interim Order (I) Authorizing the Debtors to Pay Certain Prepetition Taxes and Fees, (II) Authorizing the Debtors' Banks to Honor All Related Payment Requests, and (III) Granting Related Relief Order Signed on 2/20/2025. (AMH) |
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![]() Interim Order (I) Authorizing the Debtors to (A) Maintain Insurance Policies and Honor Obligations Thereunder, (B) Renew, Amend, Supplement, Extend, or Purchase Insurance Policies, and (II) Granting Related Relief Order Signed on 2/20/2025. (AMH) |
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![]() Interim Order (I) Approving Debtors' Proposed Form of Adequate Assurance of Payment of Utility Companies, (II) Establishing Procedures for Resolving Objections by Utility Companies, (III) Prohibiting Utility Companies from Altering, Refusing or Discontinuing Services, and (IV) Granting Related Relief Order Signed on 2/20/2025. (AMH) |
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![]() Hearing Held/Court Sign-In Sheet (DRG) |
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![]() Interim Order (I) Authorizing the Debtors to Pay Certain Prepetition Claims of Trade Claimants, Lienholder Claims, and 503(b)(9) Claims; (II) Authorizing Banks to Honor and Process Check and Electronic Transfer Requests Related Thereto; and (III) Granting Related Relief Order Signed on 2/20/2025. (DRG) |
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![]() Order Authorizing Redaction of Certain Personal Identifying Information In the Consolidated List of Creditors and Other Filings Order Signed on 2/20/2025. (AMH) |
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![]() Interim Order (I) Authorizing Maintenance, Administration, and Continuation of Debtors' Customer Programs, and (II) Granting Related Relief Order Signed on 2/20/2025. (DRG) |
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![]() Order Granting Relief from the Requirement to File Lists of Equity Holders Order Signed on 2/20/2025. (AMH) |
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![]() Order Shortening and Limiting the Notice with Respect to the Debtors' Bid Procedures Motion Order Signed on 2/20/2025. (DRG) |
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![]() Order Authorizing the Debtors to Employ and Retain Epiq Corporate Restructuring, LLC as Claims and Noticing Agent Effective as of the Petition Date Order Signed on 2/20/2025. (AMH) |
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![]() Interim Order (I) Approving Notification and Hearing Procedures for Certain Transfers of Common Stock and (II) Granting Related Relief Order Signed on 2/20/2025. (DRG) |
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![]() Interim Order (I) Authorizing the Debtors to (A) Continue to Operate Their Cash Management System, (B) Honor Certain Prepetition Obligations Related Thereto, and (C) Maintain Existing Business Forms; (II) Authorizing the Debtors' Banks to Honor All Related Payment Requests; and (III) Granting Related Relief Order Signed on 2/20/2025. (DRG) |
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![]() Interim Order (I) Authorizing the Debtors to (A) Pay Prepetition Wages, Compensation, Employee Benefits, and Other Employee Obligations and (B) Continue Certain Employee Benefit Programs in the Ordinary Course; (II) Authorizing All Banks to Honor Prepetition Checks for Payment of Prepetition Employee Obligations; and (III) Granting Related Relief Order Signed on 2/20/2025. (DRG) |
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![]() Order Directing Joint Administration of the Debtors' Chapter 11 Cases. An order has been entered in accordance with rule 1015(b) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and rule 1015-1 of the Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware directing joint administration for procedural purposes only of the chapter 11 cases of: Nikola Corporation (1153); Nikola Properties, LLC (3648); Nikola Subsidiary Corporation (1876); Nikola Motor Company LLC (0193); Nikola Energy Company LLC (0706); Nikola Powersports LLC (6771); Free Form Factory Inc. (2510); Nikola H2 2081 W Placentia Lane LLC (N/A); 4141 E Broadway Road LLC (N/A); and Nikola Desert Logistics LLC (N/A). All further pleadings and other papers shall be filed in and all further docket entries shall be made in Case No. 25-10258 (TMH), which should also be consulted for all matters affecting this case. Order Signed on 2/20/2025. (AMH) |
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![]() Court Date & Time [02/20/2025 10:00:00 AM]. File Size [ 38528 KB ]. Run Time [ 01:21:56 ]. (admin) |
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Attorney Jeremy A. Lieberman and Joseph C. Barsalona II for Lead Class Plaintiffs, Brian Calandra and Joseph C. Barsalona II for Lead Class Plaintiffs, Michael Wernke and Joseph C. Barsalona II for Lead Class Plaintiffs, Jeffrey Block and Joseph C. Barsalona II for Lead Class Plaintiffs, Jacob Walker and Joseph C. Barsalona II for Lead Class Plaintiffs, Michael Gaines and Joseph C. Barsalona II for Lead Class Plaintiffs, Mark Bryne and Joseph C. Barsalona II for Lead Class Plaintiffs, Jonathan Gardner and Joseph C. Barsalona II for Lead Class Plaintiffs, Michael Rogers and Joseph C. Barsalona II for Lead Class Plaintiffs, Michael Canty and Joseph C. Barsalona II for Lead Class Plaintiffs, James Christie and Joseph C. Barsalona II for Lead Class Plaintiffs, Jacqueline Meyers and Joseph C. Barsalona II for Lead Class Plaintiffs added to case Filed by Lead Class Plaintiffs. (Barsalona II, Joseph) |
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![]() Certificate of Mailing of Amy Henault of Epiq Corporate Restructuring, LLC . Filed by Epiq Corporate Restructuring, LLC. (Garabato, Sid) |
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![]() Notice of Appearance. Filed by Lead Class Plaintiff. (Barsalona II, Joseph) |
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![]() Order Granting Motion for Admission pro hac vice of Michael S. Myers, Esq. Order Signed on 2/19/2025. (AMH) |
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![]() Order Granting Motion for Admission pro hac vice of Craig Solomon Ganz, Esq. Order Signed on 2/19/2025. (AMH) |
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![]() Order Granting Motion for Admission pro hac vice of Caroline Tart, Esq. Order Signed on 2/19/2025. (AMH) |
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![]() Order Granting Motion for Admission pro hac vice of Andrew V. Alfano, Esq. Order Signed on 2/19/2025. (AMH) |
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![]() Order Granting Motion for Admission pro hac vice of Jonathan R. Doolittle, Esq. Order Signed on 2/19/2025. (AMH) |
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![]() Order Granting Motion for Admission pro hac vice of Joshua D. Morse, Esq. Order Signed on 2/19/2025. (AMH) |
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![]() Order Granting Motion for Admission pro hac vice of Chazz C. Coleman, Esq. Order Signed on 2/19/2025. (AMH) |
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![]() Motion to Appear pro hac vice of Michael S. Myers . Receipt Number 4618291, Filed by STORE Master Funding XXXII, LLC. (Brannick, Nicholas) |
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![]() Motion to Appear pro hac vice of Craig Solomon Ganz . Receipt Number 4618291, Filed by STORE Master Funding XXXII, LLC. (Brannick, Nicholas) |
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![]() Notice of Appearance. Filed by STORE Master Funding XXXII, LLC. (Brannick, Nicholas) |
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![]() List of Creditors [Redacted] // Notice of Filing of Redacted Creditor Matrix Filed by Nikola Corporation. (Kotsiras, Maria) |
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![]() [SEALED] List of Creditors // Notice of Filing of Sealed Creditor Matrix Filed by Nikola Corporation. (Kotsiras, Maria) |
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![]() Motion to Appear pro hac vice of Chazz C. Coleman . Receipt Number 4618114, Filed by Nikola Corporation. (Gladieux, Sarah) |
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![]() Motion to Reject Lease or Executory Contract // Debtors' Motion to Reject Investment Banker Agreements Nunc Pro Tunc Filed by Nikola Corporation. Objections due by 3/5/2025. (Kotsiras, Maria) |
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Wed 02/19 11:01 AM
The transcriber has requested a standing order for all hearings in this case. To obtain a copy of a transcript contact the transcriber Reliable Companies . Telephone number 302-654-8080 .. |
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![]() Motion to Appear pro hac vice of Caroline Tart . Receipt Number 4617729, Filed by Nikola Corporation. (Gladieux, Sarah) |
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![]() Motion to Appear pro hac vice of Andrew V. Alfano . Receipt Number 4617729, Filed by Nikola Corporation. (Gladieux, Sarah) |
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![]() Motion to Appear pro hac vice of Jonathan R. Doolittle . Receipt Number 4617729, Filed by Nikola Corporation. (Gladieux, Sarah) |
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![]() Motion to Appear pro hac vice of Joshua D. Morse . Receipt Number 4617729, Filed by Nikola Corporation. (Haywood, Brett) |
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![]() Notice of Agenda of Matters Scheduled for Hearing Filed by Nikola Corporation. Hearing scheduled for 2/20/2025 at 10:00 AM at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 5th Fl., Courtroom #5, Wilmington, Delaware. (Kotsiras, Maria) |
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![]() Application to Appoint Claims/Noticing Agent EPIQ CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING, LLC Filed By Nikola Corporation (Kotsiras, Maria) |
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![]() Notice of Withdrawal of Docket No. 4 Filed by Nikola Corporation. (Forshay, Shannon) |
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Wed 02/19 10:13 AM
Receipt of filing fee for Motion to Sale of Property Free and Clear of Liens([LINK 25-10258 TMH] ) [motion,msell] ( 199.00). Receipt Number A12033256, amount $ 199.00. (U.S. Treasury) |
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![]() Exhibit(s) // Notice of Filing of Initial Cash Flow Budget Filed by Nikola Corporation. (Kotsiras, Maria) |
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![]() Affidavit/Declaration in Support of First Day Motion // Declaration of Stephen J. Girsky in Support of Chapter 11 Petitions and First Day Motions Filed By Nikola Corporation (Kotsiras, Maria) |
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![]() Motion to Shorten // Debtors' Motion for Entry of an Order Shortening and Limiting the Notice with Respect to the Debtors' Bid Procedures Motion Filed by Nikola Corporation. (Kotsiras, Maria) |
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![]() Declaration in Support // Declaration of Drew M. Talarico in Support of the Debtors' Motion for Entry of Orders (I)(A) Approving Bidding Procedures for the Sale of Substantially All of the Debtors' Assets, (B) Authorizing the Debtors to Designate One or More Stalking Horse Bidders and to Provide Bid Protections, (C) Scheduling an Auction and Approving the Form and Manner of Notice Thereof, (D) Approving Assumption and Assignment Procedures, (E) Scheduling a Sale Hearing and Approving the Form and Manner of Notice Thereof and (F) Granting Related Relief; and (II)(A) Approving the Sale of the Debtors' Assets Free and Clear of Liens, Claims, Interests, and Encumbrances, (B) Approving the Assumption and Assignment of Certain Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases, and (C) Granting Related Relief Filed by Nikola Corporation. (Kotsiras, Maria) |
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![]() Motion For Sale of Property Free and Clear of Liens(FEE) // Debtors' Motion for Entry of Orders (I)(A) Approving Bidding Procedures for the Sale of Substantially All of the Debtors' Assets, (B) Authorizing the Debtors to Designate One or More Stalking Horse Bidders and to Provide Bid Protections, (C) Scheduling an Auction and Approving the Form and Manner of Notice Thereof, (D) Approving Assumption and Assignment Procedures, (E) Scheduling a Sale Hearing and Approving the Form and Manner of Notice Thereof and (F) Granting Related Relief; and (II)(A) Approving the Sale of the Debtors' Assets Free and Clear of Liens, Claims, Interests, and Encumbrances, (B) Approving the Assumption and Assignment of Certain Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases, and (C) Granting Related Relief Fee Amount $199 Filed by Nikola Corporation. (Kotsiras, Maria) |
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![]() Motion to Pay Critical Trade Vendor Claims // Debtors' Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing the Debtors to Pay Certain Prepetition Claims of Trade Claimants, Lienholder Claims, and 503(b)(9) Claims; (II) Authorizing Banks to Honor and Process Check and Electronic Transfer Requests Related Thereto; and (III) Granting Related Relief Filed By Nikola Corporation (Kotsiras, Maria) |
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![]() Motion to Continue Customer Programs // Debtors' Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing Maintenance, Administration, and Continuation of Debtors' Customer Programs, and (II) Granting Related Relief Filed By Nikola Corporation (Kotsiras, Maria) |
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![]() Motion Regarding Chapter 11 First Day Motions // Debtors' Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Approving Notification and Hearing Procedures for Certain Transfers of Common Stock and (II) Granting Related Relief Filed By Nikola Corporation (Kotsiras, Maria) |
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![]() Motion to Maintain Bank Accounts // Debtors' Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing the Debtors to (A) Continue to Operate Their Cash Management System, (B) Honor Certain Prepetition Obligations Related Thereto, and (C) Maintain Existing Business Forms; (II) Authorizing the Debtors' Banks to Honor All Related Payment Requests; and (III) Granting Related Relief Filed By Nikola Corporation (Kotsiras, Maria) |
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![]() Motion to Pay Employee Wages // Debtors' Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing the Debtors to (A) Pay Prepetition Wages, Compensation, Employee Benefits, and Other Employee Obligations and (B) Continue Certain Employee Benefit Programs in the Ordinary Course; (II) Authorizing All Banks to Honor Prepetition Checks for Payment of Prepetition Employee Obligations; and (III) Granting Related Relief Filed By Nikola Corporation (Kotsiras, Maria) |
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![]() Motion to Pay Sales and Use Taxes // Debtors' Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing the Debtors to Pay Certain Prepetition Taxes and Fees, (II) Authorizing the Debtors' Banks to Honor All Related Payment Requests, and (III) Granting Related Relief Filed By Nikola Corporation (Kotsiras, Maria) |
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![]() Motion Regarding Chapter 11 First Day Motions // Debtors' Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing Them to (A) Maintain Insurance Policies and Honor Obligations Thereunder, and (B) Renew, Amend, Supplement, Extend, or Purchase New Insurance Policies, and (II) Granting Related Relief Filed By Nikola Corporation (Kotsiras, Maria) |
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![]() Motion Prohibiting Utilities from Discontinuing Service // Debtors' Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Approving Form of Adequate Assurance of Payment to Utility Companies, (II) Establishing Procedures for Resolving Objections by Utility Companies, (III) Prohibiting Utility Companies from Altering, Refusing, or Discontinuing Services, and (IV) Granting Related Relief Filed By Nikola Corporation (Kotsiras, Maria) |
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![]() Motion Regarding Chapter 11 First Day Motions // Debtors' Motion for Entry of an Order Authorizing Redaction of Certain Personal Identifying Information Within the Consolidated List of Creditors and Other Filings Filed By Nikola Corporation (Kotsiras, Maria) |
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![]() Motion Regarding Chapter 11 First Day Motions // Debtors' Motion for an Order Seeking Relief from the Requirement to File Lists of Equity Holders Filed By Nikola Corporation (Gladieux, Sarah) |
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![]() Application to Appoint Claims/Noticing Agent EPIQ CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING, LLC Filed By Nikola Corporation (Forshay, Shannon) |
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![]() Motion for Joint Administration Filed by 4141 E Broadway Road LLC, Free Form Factory Inc., Nikola Corporation, Nikola Desert Logistics LLC, Nikola Energy Company LLC, Nikola H2 2081 W Placentia Lane LLC, Nikola Motor Company LLC, Nikola Powersports LLC, Nikola Properties, LLC, Nikola Subsidiary Corporation. (Kotsiras, Maria) |
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Wed 02/19 7:38 AM
Receipt of filing fee for Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11)([LINK 25-10258 ) [misc,volp11a] (1738.00). Receipt Number A12032826, amount $1738.00. (U.S. Treasury) |
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![]() Chapter 11 Voluntary Petition . Fee Amount $1738. Filed by Nikola Corporation. (Cleary, M.) |
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Wed 02/19 8:28 AM
Judge Thomas M Horan added to case (SH) |
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Wed 02/19 8:33 AM
Filed by U.S. Trustee. (Fox, Timothy) |
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Wed 02/19 11:07 AM
Attorney Brett Michael Haywood and M. Blake Cleary for Nikola Corporation, Maria Kotsiras and M. Blake Cleary for Nikola Corporation, Shannon Forshay and M. Blake Cleary for Nikola Corporation, Sarah R Gladieux and M. Blake Cleary for Nikola Corporation, Joshua D Morse and M. Blake Cleary for Nikola Corporation, Jonathan Doolittle and M. Blake Cleary for Nikola Corporation, Andrew V. Alfano and M. Blake Cleary for Nikola Corporation, Caroline Tart and M. Blake Cleary for Nikola Corporation added to case Filed by Nikola Corporation. (Cleary, M.) |
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Wed 02/19 2:44 PM
Attorney Chazz C. Coleman and M. Blake Cleary for Nikola Corporation added to case Filed by Nikola Corporation. (Cleary, M.) |