Despins v. Mitchell
Adversary Proceeding
Lead BK case is: 5:22-bk-50073
Lead BK case is: 5:22-bk-50073
| Connecticut Bankruptcy Court | |
| Chapter 11 | |
| Judge: | Julie A Manning |
| Case #: | 5:24-ap-05110 |
| Nature of Suit | 13 Bankruptcy - Recovery of money/property - §548 fraudulent transfer 14 Bankruptcy - Recovery of money/property - other |
| Case Filed: | Feb 11, 2024 |
| Last checked: never |
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Defendant
Aaron Mitchell
55 Madison Avenue 4th Floor
Morristown, NJ 07960 |
Represented By
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Plaintiff
Luc A. Despins
Paul Hastings LLP 200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166 |
Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 12/31/2024 1:05 PM EST |
| Friday, December 20, 2024 | ||
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motion
Request
Fri 12/20 1:13 PM
Request for Status Conference Regarding January 15, 2025 Hearings . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Thursday, December 05, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice
Thu 12/05 5:53 PM
Notice of Defendant's Consent to Be Bound by Protective Order and Trustee's Provision of Sealed Complaint to Defendant Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | ||
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order
Order
Wed 11/27 11:26 AM
ORDER SCHEDULING HEARING ON MOTION TO DISMISS: On May 24, 2024, Mr. Aaron Mitchell filed a motion to dismiss (the 'Motion') this adversary proceeding. (ECF No. 19.) On July 23, 2024, Mr. Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as Chapter 11 trustee (the 'Trustee') for the estate of Mr. Ho Wan Kwok, filed an objection to the Motion. (ECF No. 23.) On August 22, 2024, Mr. Mitchell filed a reply. (ECF No. 24.) This matter is fully briefed. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED: A hearing on the Motion shall be held at 10:00 a.m. on January 15, 2025, in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Bridgeport, CT. No requests for continuance will be granted. Signed by Judge Julie A. Manning on November 27, 2024. (lw) |
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| Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice
Wed 11/20 1:01 PM
Notice of Entry of Order Temporarily Staying Discovery Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Friday, November 15, 2024 | ||
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court
Notice of Filing of Transcript
Fri 11/15 9:39 AM
Notice Regarding the Filing of a Transcript and Important Deadlines for Redaction and Restriction. . (lw) |
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| Thursday, November 14, 2024 | ||
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Transcript
Thu 11/14 3:06 PM
Transcript . Hearing held on November 5, 2024 Requested by Patrick Linsey Pursuant to the new policy adopted by the judicial conference, viewing of a transcript is restricted for 90 days from the file date. Transcripts will be available for viewing only at the clerk's office during the 90 day period or may be purchased from the court transcriber. For more information contact the Clerk's Office. The following deadlines apply: Redaction Request due By 12/5/2024. Redacted Transcript Submission due By 12/16/2024. Transcript access will be restricted through 02/12/2025.(Matthews, Gene) |
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| Wednesday, November 06, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice of Appearance
Wed 11/06 9:11 AM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Michelle Amanda Antao on behalf of Aaron Mitchell Defendant, . (Antao, Michelle) |
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| Tuesday, November 05, 2024 | ||
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court
Hearing Held
Tue 11/05 3:48 PM
Hearing Held. Motion is Denied as moot due to entry of order granting Trustee's Motion in main case, ECF No. 3659. . (lw) |
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| Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | ||
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answer
Reply
Tue 10/29 2:56 PM
Reply to Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Aaron Mitchell Defendant (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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| Monday, October 14, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice
Mon 10/14 1:44 PM
Notice of Order Scheduling Hearing on Motion to Temporarily Stay Discovery Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Friday, October 11, 2024 | ||
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court
Notice of Hearing - Appendix M/N or AP
Fri 10/11 1:28 PM
Notice of Hearing Issued on Appendix N Matter. 31 Motion To Stay filed by Defendant Aaron Mitchell). Hearing to be held on 11/5/2024 at 01:00 PM at United States Bankruptcy Court, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Room 123, Courtroom, Bridgeport, CT. Movant Replies due by 11/1/2024. (lw) |
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| Wednesday, October 09, 2024 | ||
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misc
Response - Miscellaneous
Wed 10/09 4:19 PM
Response Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Thursday, September 26, 2024 | ||
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order
Order
Thu 09/26 4:54 AM
ORDER REGARDING OCTOBER 1, 2024 HEARING: Pursuant to the Order Further Amending Avoidance Action Procedures Order and Scheduling Joint Briefing of Motions to Dismiss and Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings (Main Case ECF No. 3577), it is hereby ORDERED: The hearing on the Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding (ECF No. 19) presently scheduled to be heard at 1:00 p.m. on October 1, 2024, shall not be held as scheduled. No continued hearing shall be scheduled at this time. Signed by Judge Julie A. Manning on September 26, 2024. (lw) |
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| Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | ||
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misc
Memorandum of Law
Wed 09/18 1:02 PM
Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Stay Discovery Pending Court's Decision to Motion to Dismiss Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Aaron Mitchell Defendant (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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motion
Stay
Wed 09/18 12:59 PM
Motion To Stay Discovery Pending Court's Decision on Motion to Dismiss Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Aaron Mitchell, Defendant (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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| Friday, September 13, 2024 | ||
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court
Acknowledgment of Transmittal
Fri 09/13 10:40 AM
Acknowledgment of Transmittal to U.S. District Court. Miscellaneous Case # 3:24-mc-00092-SVN . (pc) |
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| Thursday, September 12, 2024 | ||
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court
Transmittal of Documents to District Court
Thu 09/12 4:39 PM
Transmittal of Motion for Withdrawal of Reference to U.S. District Court . (pc) |
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Att: 1
Motion for Withdrawal of Reference, ECF NO. 26
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| Friday, September 06, 2024 | ||
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motion
Jury Demand
Fri 09/06 5:02 PM
Motion For Jury Demand Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Aaron Mitchell, Defendant . (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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misc
Memorandum of Law
Fri 09/06 4:59 PM
Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Withdraw Bankruptcy Reference Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Aaron Mitchell Defendant (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A
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motion
Withdraw the Reference
Fri 09/06 4:52 PM
Motion for Withdrawal of Reference Receipt #A11068190 Fee Amount $199 . Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Aaron Mitchell, Defendant (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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| Monday, August 26, 2024 | ||
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order
Order
Mon 08/26 1:49 PM
ORDER SCHEDULING HEARING ON MOTION TO DISMISS: On May 24, 2024, the Defendant, Mr. Aaron Mitchell, Esquire, filed the Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding (the 'Motion'). (ECF No. 19.) On July 23, 2024, the Plaintiff, Mr. Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as Chapter 11 trustee for the bankruptcy estate of Mr. Ho Wan Kwok, filed an objection to the Motion. (ECF No. 23.) On August 22, 2024, the Defendant filed a reply. (ECF No. 24.) This matter is fully briefed. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED: A hearing on the Motion (ECF No. 19) shall be held on October 1, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the United States Bankruptcy Court, 915 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT. Signed by Judge Julie A. Manning on August 26, 2024. (lw) |
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| Thursday, August 22, 2024 | ||
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answer
Reply
Thu 08/22 2:52 PM
Reply to and in response to Trustee's Objection (ECF No. 23) Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Aaron Mitchell Defendant (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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| Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | ||
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answer
Objection
Tue 07/23 8:06 PM
Objection Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Monday, July 22, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice
Mon 07/22 3:01 PM
Notice of Entry of Notice of Hearing Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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Notice
Mon 07/22 11:35 AM
Notice of Filing Supplemental Motion to Extend Time to File Avoidance Actions Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Friday, May 24, 2024 | ||
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misc
Memorandum of Law
Fri 05/24 3:13 PM
Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss Complaint Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Aaron Mitchell Defendant (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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motion
Dismiss Adversary Proceeding
Fri 05/24 3:11 PM
Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Aaron Mitchell, Defendant . (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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order
Order on Motion to Extend Time
Fri 05/24 1:06 PM
Order Granting Motion to Extend Time. . (sr) |
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| Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | ||
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motion
Extend Time
Wed 05/22 4:11 PM
Motion to Extend Time to to Respond to Complaint to May 24, 2024 (Unopposed) Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Aaron Mitchell, Defendant . (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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| Friday, May 10, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice
Fri 05/10 12:02 PM
Notice of Entry of Avoidance and Mediation Procedures Order Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Friday, April 26, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice of Appearance
Fri 04/26 2:32 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Aaron Mitchell Defendant, . (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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order
Order on Motion to Extend Time
Fri 04/26 12:53 PM
ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO EXTEND TIME: On April 23, 2024, Defendant Mr. Aaron Mitchell, esquire ('Attorney Mitchell') filed a motion (the 'Motion') to extend time to respond to the complaint. (ECF No. 11.) The Motion seeks a 30-day extension of Attorney Mitchell's time to respond to the complaint from April 23, 2024 until May 23, 2024. On April 25, 2024, Plaintiff Mr. Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as Chapter 11 trustee (the 'Trustee') for the estate of Mr. Ho Wan Kwok, filed an objection to the Motion insofar as it requested an extension longer than 20 days. (ECF No. 12.) It is hereby ORDERED: The Motion (ECF No. 11) is GRANTED. On or before May 23, 2024, Attorney Mitchell shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint. Signed by Judge Julie A. Manning on April 26, 2024. . (lw) |
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Notice of Appearance
Fri 04/26 10:15 AM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Sarah Smeriglio on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff, . (Smeriglio, Sarah) |
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| Thursday, April 25, 2024 | ||
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answer
Objection
Thu 04/25 10:53 AM
Objection to Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | ||
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motion
Extend Time
Tue 04/23 8:36 PM
Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint to May 23, 2024 Filed by Kellianne Baranowsky on behalf of Aaron Mitchell, Defendant . (Baranowsky, Kellianne) |
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misc
Notice of Appearance
Tue 04/23 8:35 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Kellianne Baranowsky on behalf of Aaron Mitchell Defendant, . (Baranowsky, Kellianne) |
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| Monday, April 22, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice
Mon 04/22 11:08 AM
Notice of Notice of Second Revised Proposed Order Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Thursday, March 28, 2024 | ||
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Certificate/Affidavit of Service
Thu 03/28 11:49 AM
Certificate of Service Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Friday, March 22, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice
Fri 03/22 10:50 AM
Notice of Revised Proposed Order Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Monday, March 18, 2024 | ||
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motion
Motion for Order
Mon 03/18 10:35 AM
Motion for Order Modifying Avoidance Action Procedures to Include Procedures for Mediation of Avoidance Actions. Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins, Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Wednesday, March 06, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice of Appearance
Wed 03/06 5:39 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Douglas S. Skalka on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff, . (Skalka, Douglas) |
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| Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice
Wed 02/21 4:51 PM
Notice of Avoidance Procedures Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Friday, February 16, 2024 | ||
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cmp
Summons Issued - Avoidance Action
Fri 02/16 10:05 AM
Summons Issued on Defendant(s) Aaron Mitchell 1 Complaint filed by Plaintiff Luc A. Despins). (gr) |
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| Sunday, February 11, 2024 | ||
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File Sealed Document
Sun 02/11 1:52 PM
Sealed Document Filed. Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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cmp
Complaint
Sun 02/11 1:51 PM
Adversary case 24-05110 Complaint (13 (Recovery of money/property - 548 fraudulent transfer)) (14 (Recovery of money/property - other)) filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins against Aaron Mitchell. Receipt #Deferred Fee Amount $350. Fee Deferred. (Linsey, Patrick) |
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