Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Coverage of Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Nexus archive.
- Braskem’s Mexico Unit Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in US
Mexico’s Braskem Idesa SAPI has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US, citing mounting financial strain and a worsening liquidity crunch. The company is described as a joint venture between Brazil’s Braskem SA and Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim.
- Salad and Go files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after cyclospora fears worsened its challenges
Salad and Go filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after cyclospora concerns exacerbated its difficulties. The salad chain, which aimed to compete with Sweetgreen, expanded rapidly under Volt Investment.
- Bitcoin mining pool Poolin files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Bitcoin miner Poolin filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and initiated a $52 million sale of its two West Texas mining sites as part of its future creditor recovery program.
- Movement Labs files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after months of MOVE token turmoil
Movement Labs has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid ongoing issues with the MOVE token. The company faces challenges including a market-making scandal, the suspension of a co-founder, and delistings from exchanges, but will continue operations under court supervision during restructuring.
- Why a beloved Nashville butcher shop will shut down retail operations
Smokin’ Oaks Organic Farms, a Nashville butcher shop in the Historic Waverly neighborhood, will shut down retail operations as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. The shop plans to transition to a community-owned cooperative model, rejecting venture capital offers to preserve its mission of promoting local, transparent food systems.
- Court filing alleges Vermont Catholic Church posed ‘ethical proposition’ to shield funds from abuse survivors
A court filing alleges that the Vermont Roman Catholic Diocese asked a 2020 job applicant to help shield funds from clergy abuse survivors by transferring assets to prepare for bankruptcy. The diocese previously established trusts in 2006 to protect parish holdings, and current and former bishops reportedly discussed protecting assets from potential judgments. The diocese is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with a committee of abuse claimants seeking access to parish assets placed in trusts.
- Hooters closes every single location in multiple states: ‘Fell to my knees’
Hooters closed every location in multiple states and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March 2025 due to flatlining sales, inflation, and other challenges. The company cited financial struggles as the reason for the closures.
- Saks officially emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with less debt and a new name
Saks Global, parent company of Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman, emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a new name, Exemplar Luxury Group, a 75% debt reduction, and $500 million in financing. The company reduced its store count, shuttering most Saks Off Fifth discount stores, and announced a strategy focused on luxury shopping experiences.
- Saks officially emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with less debt and a new name
Saks Global, the parent company of Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman, officially emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with reduced debt, fewer stores, a more focused strategy to serve the affluent, and a new name.
- Red Lobster lost millions on its endless shrimp disaster. Shareholders say it was a ‘car crash’ designed to squeeze profits
Red Lobster's $20 'Ultimate Endless Shrimp' promotion caused significant financial losses, with shareholders alleging Thai Union Group exploited its controlling stake to push the promotion permanently, leading to bankruptcy and lawsuits over $32 million in disputed transactions. The promotion, which became a regular offering in 2023, allegedly prioritized Thai Union's interests as the exclusive shrimp supplier, driving down customer spending per visit.
- Creditors in Vermont Catholic bankruptcy case seek access to an estimated $500M in parish assets
Clergy abuse claimants in Vermont are seeking access to approximately $500 million in parish assets held in trusts by the Vermont Roman Catholic Diocese, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2024. The diocese transferred parish assets to trusts in 2006 to shield them from survivor claims, but creditors argue the transfers violated fraudulent deeds law. The case involves legal disputes over whether these assets should be available to settle clergy misconduct lawsuits.
- Bankruptcy declaration leaves lawsuits against Camp Mystic in limbo
Camp Mystic and its related entities have filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, putting all five lawsuits against them on hold. The families of the 25 campers and two counselors who died in last year's Independence Day floods remain determined to pursue justice.
- Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy nearly a year after deadly flood
Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy nearly a year after a deadly flood killed 25 girls and two counselors at the Texas camp. The camp listed over $10 million in debts and assets between $100,001 and $500,000, while families of victims sued for more than $1 million, alleging failure to protect attendees during the flood. The owner, Richard Eastland, also died in the disaster.
- Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy year after deadly flooding
Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy a year after deadly flooding killed 28 campers and staff. The Eastland family, which owns the camp, cited debts exceeding $10 million and assets between $100,001 and $500,000. The camp failed to reopen due to licensing issues and backlash from victims' families, and a Texas report criticized its lack of emergency preparedness.
- Camp Mystic in Texas files for bankruptcy after catastrophic floods killed 28 people
Camp Mystic in Texas filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with debts exceeding $10 million and assets between $100,001 and $500,000, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors. Families of victims sued the camp, alleging failure to protect attendees during the July 4 flood, which also killed the camp's owner, Richard Eastland, and 133 others along the Guadalupe River.
- Red Lobster's 37-year-old CEO betting on nostalgia, AI to fuel chain's comeback after bankruptcy
Red Lobster's 37-year-old CEO Damola Adamolekun is leading a comeback strategy using nostalgia and AI after the chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2024. The company closed underperforming locations and has shifted focus to employee engagement and limited-time promotions like endless shrimp.
- Dick’s Sporting Goods rival is closing 59 stores across 23 states after bankruptcy
A Florida-based retailer specializing in boating, fishing, sailing, and watersports supplies is closing 59 stores across 23 states after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May. The company is a rival of Dick’s Sporting Goods.
- Longest-running Red Lobster location in America is closing after 56 years
Red Lobster's oldest continuously operating location in Tallahassee, Florida, is closing after 56 years due to financial struggles, including the fallout from its permanent Endless Shrimp promotion and a 2014 real estate deal. The company, which emerged from bankruptcy in 2024, has introduced new leadership and menu changes under CEO Damola Adamolekun.
- Men’s Wearhouse Owner Files Confidentially for IPO
Tailored Brands Inc., parent company of Jos A. Bank and Men's Wearhouse, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to coronavirus-related store shutdowns. The company reduced its workforce by 20%, plans to close 500 stores, and reported a 60% decline in first-quarter sales.
- Endless Shrimp to Red Lobster for limited time after past financial strain
Red Lobster has reintroduced its popular endless shrimp promotion after discontinuing it in 2024 due to financial struggles. The chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, closed 130 restaurants, and reported a $76 million net loss in 2023, citing high inflation, unsustainable rent costs, and poor management as key issues.
- Battery recycler Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy
Ascend Elements, a battery recycler, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to a canceled government grant and a difficult market for lithium-ion batteries. The company's financial troubles stem from both external funding issues and industry challenges.