Despins v. V.X. Cerda & Associates P.A.
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-05134 |
| Nature of Suit | 13 Bankruptcy - Recovery of money/property - §548 fraudulent transfer 14 Bankruptcy - Recovery of money/property - other |
| Case Filed: | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Last checked: never |
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Defendant
V.X. Cerda & Associates P.A.
601 Brickell Key Drive Suite 700
Miami, FL 33131 |
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 1:14 PM
Request for Status Conference Regarding January 15, 2025 Hearings . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | ||
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order
Order
Wed 11/27 12:53 PM
ORDER SCHEDULING HEARING ON MOTION TO DISMISS: On June 5, 2024, V.X. Cerda & Associates P.A. ('VXC') filed a motion to dismiss (the 'Motion') this adversary proceeding. (ECF No. 16.) On August 5, 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. 20.) On September 3, 2024, VXC filed a reply. (ECF No. 21.) 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 1:18 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 9:44 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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court
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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| Tuesday, November 05, 2024 | ||
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court
Hearing Held
Tue 11/05 3:53 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 3:07 PM
Reply to Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of V.X. Cerda & Associates P.A. Defendant (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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| Monday, October 14, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice
Mon 10/14 1:55 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 1:31 PM
Notice of Hearing Issued on Appendix N Matter. 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 4:21 PM
Response Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | ||
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misc
Memorandum of Law
Wed 09/18 3:25 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 V.X. Cerda & Associates P.A. Defendant (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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motion
Stay
Wed 09/18 3:22 PM
Motion To Stay Discovery Pending Court's Decision on Motion to Dismiss Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of V.X. Cerda & Associates P.A., Defendant (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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| Tuesday, September 03, 2024 | ||
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answer
Reply
Tue 09/03 2:06 PM
Reply to and in response to Trustee's Objection Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of V.X. Cerda & Associates P.A. Defendant (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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| Monday, August 05, 2024 | ||
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answer
Objection
Mon 08/05 4:32 PM
Objection Filed by James C. Graham on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff (Graham, James) |
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| Monday, July 22, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice
Mon 07/22 2:11 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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misc
Notice
Mon 07/22 11:27 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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| Wednesday, June 05, 2024 | ||
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misc
Memorandum of Law
Wed 06/05 12:46 PM
Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss Complaint Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of V.X. Cerda & Associates P.A. Defendant (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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motion
Dismiss Adversary Proceeding
Wed 06/05 12:41 PM
Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of V.X. Cerda & Associates P.A., Defendant . (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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| Friday, May 10, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice
Fri 05/10 12:15 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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order
Order on Motion to Extend Time
Fri 04/26 3:24 PM
ORDER GRANTING IN PART MOTION TO EXTEND TIME: On April 25, 2024, Defendant Cerda & Associates P.A. ('Cerda') filed a motion (the 'Motion') to extend time to answer or respond to the complaint. (ECF No. 13.) The Motion seeks a 60-day extension of time from April 26, 2024 to June 25, 2024. The Motion advises that the Plaintiff Mr. Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as Chapter 11 trustee (the 'Trustee') for the estate of Mr. Ho Wan Kwok, does not consent to the relief sought insofar as an extension of more than 20 days is sought. It is hereby ORDERED: The Motion (ECF No. 13) is GRANTED IN PART. On or before June 5, 2024, Cerda shall file an answer or response to the complaint. Signed by Judge Julie A. Manning on April 26, 2024. (lw) |
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| Thursday, April 25, 2024 | ||
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motion
Extend Time
Thu 04/25 4:55 PM
Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint to June 25, 2024 Filed by Kellianne Baranowsky on behalf of V.X. Cerda & Associates P.A., Defendant . (Baranowsky, Kellianne) |
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misc
Notice of Appearance
Thu 04/25 12:52 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of V.X. Cerda & Associates P.A. Defendant, . (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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misc
Notice of Appearance
Thu 04/25 12:49 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Kellianne Baranowsky on behalf of V.X. Cerda & Associates P.A. Defendant, . (Baranowsky, Kellianne) |
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| Monday, April 22, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice of Appearance
Mon 04/22 1:50 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by James C. Graham on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff, . (Graham, James) |
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Notice
Mon 04/22 11:24 AM
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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misc
Certificate/Affidavit of Service
Thu 03/28 12:09 PM
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 11:19 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 11:14 AM
Motion for Order Modifying Avoidance Action Procedures to include Procedures for Mediation of Avoidance Actions Filed by Douglas S. Skalka on behalf of Luc A. Despins, Plaintiff . (Skalka, Douglas) |
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| Friday, March 01, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice of Appearance
Fri 03/01 2:43 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff, . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Friday, February 23, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice
Fri 02/23 11:52 AM
Notice of Avoidance Procedures Filed by Douglas S. Skalka on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Skalka, Douglas) |
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| Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | ||
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cmp
Summons Issued - Avoidance Action
Tue 02/20 1:42 PM
Summons Issued on Defendant(s) V.X. Cerda & Associates P.A. 1 Complaint filed by Plaintiff Luc A. Despins). (gr) |
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| Monday, February 12, 2024 | ||
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court
File Sealed Document
Mon 02/12 10:47 AM
Sealed Document Filed. Filed by Douglas S. Skalka on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Skalka, Douglas) |
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cmp
Complaint
Mon 02/12 10:31 AM
Adversary case 24-05134 Complaint (13 (Recovery of money/property - 548 fraudulent transfer)) (14 (Recovery of money/property - other)) filed by Douglas S. Skalka on behalf of Luc A. Despins against V.X. Cerda & Associates P.A.. Receipt #Deferred Fee Amount $350. Fee Deferred. (Skalka, Douglas) |
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