Despins v. Liberty Jet Management Corp.
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-05135 |
| 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
Liberty Jet Management Corp.
220 Townsend Square
Oyster Bay, NY 11771 |
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 1:20 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 12:58 PM
ORDER SCHEDULING HEARING ON MOTION TO DISMISS: On June 20, 2024, Liberty Jet Management Corp. ('Liberty Jet') filed a motion to dismiss (the 'Motion') this adversary proceeding. (ECF No. 19.) On September 16, 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. 24.) On October 16, 2024, Liberty Jet filed a reply. (ECF No. 27.) 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 1:19 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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| Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | ||
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answer
Reply
Wed 10/16 10:19 AM
Reply to Reply Memorandum of Law in Further Support of Motion to Dismiss Filed by Gerard R. Luckman on behalf of Liberty Jet Management Corp. Defendant (Luckman, Gerard) |
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| Monday, October 14, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice
Mon 10/14 1:56 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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| Thursday, October 10, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice
Thu 10/10 2:49 PM
Notice of Amending and Staying Discovery Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Monday, September 16, 2024 | ||
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answer
Objection
Mon 09/16 11:36 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 11:28 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, July 17, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding
Wed 07/17 4:08 PM
ORDER GRANTING IN PART MOTION TO BE EXEMPTED FROM MEDIATION: On June 20, 2024, defendant Liberty Jet Management Corporation ('Liberty Jet') filed a motion (the 'Motion') seeking to be exempted from mediation and to dismiss the complaint filed by plaintiff Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as Chapter 11 trustee (the 'Trustee') for the bankruptcy estate of Mr. Ho Wan Kwok. (ECF No. 19.) On July 2, 2024, the Court entered an order regarding the Motion requiring the Trustee to respond to the Motion insofar as it sought an exemption from mediation. (ECF No. 20.) On July 15, 2024, the Trustee responded that he did not object to the Motion insofar as it sought an exemption from mediation. (ECF No. 21.) Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED: The Motion (ECF No. 19) is GRANTED IN PART. Liberty Jet is exempted from mediation. The Trustee may file a response or objection to the Motion, insofar as it seeks dismissal of the adversary proceeding, within the time frames set forth in the Avoidance Action Procedures. Signed by Judge Julie A. Manning on July 17, 2024. . (lw) |
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| Monday, July 15, 2024 | ||
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misc
Response - Miscellaneous
Mon 07/15 3:27 PM
Response of Ch. 11 Trustee to Defendant's Motion Seeking Exemption from Mediation (no objection) Filed by James C. Graham on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff (Graham, James) |
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| Tuesday, July 02, 2024 | ||
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order
Order
Tue 07/02 4:11 PM
ORDER REGARDING MOTION TO BE EXEMPTED FROM MEDIATION: On June 20, 2024, defendant Liberty Jet Management Corporation ('Liberty Jet') filed a motion (the 'Motion') seeking to be exempted from mediation and to dismiss the complaint filed by plaintiff Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as Chapter 11 trustee (the 'Trustee') for the bankruptcy estate of Mr. Ho Wan Kwok. (ECF No.19 .) The Motion states that, pursuant to the Avoidance Actions Procedures Order (see ECF No.13 ) decretal paragraph 2(f), the Trustee has 60 days or until August 19, 2024 to respond to the Motion. However, pursuant to the Avoidance Action Procedures Order decretal paragraph 2(j)(iii), the Trustee's time to respond to the Motion, insofar as it is a motion to dismiss, is stayed pending mediation. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED: On or before July 15, 2024, the Trustee shall file any response to the Motion insofar as it seeks exemption from mediation; and it is further ORDERED: On or before July 22, 2024, Liberty Jet shall file any reply; and it is further ORDERED: Unless and until Liberty Jet is exempted from mediation, no response is due to the Motion insofar as it seeks dismissal of the complaint. 19 Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding filed by Defendant Liberty Jet Management Corp..) Signed by Judge Julie A. Manning on July 2, 2024. (rms) |
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| Thursday, June 20, 2024 | ||
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motion
Dismiss Adversary Proceeding
Thu 06/20 3:24 PM
Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding Filed by Patrick Tomasiewicz on behalf of Liberty Jet Management Corp., Defendant . (Tomasiewicz, Patrick) |
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Att: 1
Memorandum of Law
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Att: 2
Affidavit Declaration of Michael Lesser
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Att: 3
Exhibit Exh. A - Invoices
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| Wednesday, June 12, 2024 | ||
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pgs
order
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 06/12 3:22 PM
Order Granting Motion for Admission of Visiting Attorney Elbert F. Nasis . (sds) |
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pgs
order
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 06/12 3:07 PM
Order Granting Motion for Admission of Visiting Attorney Gerard R. Luckman . (sds) |
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| Wednesday, June 05, 2024 | ||
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 06/05 10:53 AM
Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Visiting Attorney, Elbert F. Nasis Filed by Sponsoring Attorney, Patrick Tomasiewicz on behalf of Liberty Jet Management Corp., Defendant. Receipt #A10955792 Fee Amount $200 . (Tomasiewicz, Patrick) |
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 06/05 10:49 AM
Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Visiting Attorney, Gerard R. Luckman Filed by Sponsoring Attorney, Patrick Tomasiewicz on behalf of Liberty Jet Management Corp., Defendant. Receipt #B10955786 Fee Amount $200 . (Tomasiewicz, Patrick) |
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misc
Notice of Appearance
Wed 06/05 10:43 AM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Patrick Tomasiewicz on behalf of Liberty Jet Management Corp. Defendant, . (Tomasiewicz, Patrick) |
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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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| Monday, April 22, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice of Appearance
Mon 04/22 1:51 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by James C. Graham on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff, . (Graham, James) |
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misc
Notice
Mon 04/22 11:25 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, April 18, 2024 | ||
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misc
Stipulation
Thu 04/18 2:29 PM
Stipulation with Liberty Jet Management Corp. Extending Time for Defendant to Answer or Respond to Complaint . Filed by Douglas S. Skalka on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Skalka, Douglas) |
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| Thursday, March 28, 2024 | ||
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misc
Certificate/Affidavit of Service
Thu 03/28 12:10 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 11:20 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 11:15 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 2:46 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 11:56 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 1:47 PM
Summons Issued on Defendant(s) Liberty Jet Management Corp. 2 Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff Luc A. Despins). (gr) |
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| Thursday, February 15, 2024 | ||
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court
File Sealed Document
Thu 02/15 4:39 PM
Sealed Document Filed. Filed by Douglas S. Skalka on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Skalka, Douglas) |
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cmp
Amended Complaint
Thu 02/15 4:30 PM
Amended Complaint by Douglas S. Skalka on behalf of Luc A. Despins against Liberty Jet Management Corp.. (Skalka, Douglas) |
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| Monday, February 12, 2024 | ||
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cmp
Complaint
Mon 02/12 10:33 AM
Adversary case 24-05135 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 Liberty Jet Management Corp.. Receipt #Deferred Fee Amount $350. Fee Deferred. (Skalka, Douglas) |
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