Case number: 8:17-bk-14535 - Prime Metals U.S.A., Inc. - California Central Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
  • Case title

    Prime Metals U.S.A., Inc.

  • Court

    California Central (cacbke)

  • Chapter

    7

  • Judge

    Scott C Clarkson

  • Filed

    11/17/2017

  • Last Filing

    05/12/2026

  • Asset

    Yes

  • Vol

    v

Docket Header
DEFER



U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Central District of California (Santa Ana)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 8:17-bk-14535-SC

Assigned to: Scott C Clarkson
Chapter 7
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  11/17/2017
341 meeting:  11/26/2019
Deadline for filing claims:  04/09/2018
Deadline for filing claims (govt.):  05/16/2018

Debtor

Prime Metals U.S.A., Inc.

14440 North Harbor Boulevard
No. 640
Fullerton, CA 92835
ORANGE-CA
Tax ID / EIN: 26-2161387

represented by
Steven Werth

Greenspoon Marder, LLP
1875 Century Park East
Ste 1900
Los Angeles, CA 90067
213-626-2311
Fax : 954-771-9264
Email: steven.werth@saul.com

Trustee

Richard A Marshack (TR)

Marshack Hays Wood LLP
870 Roosevelt
Irvine, CA 92620
949-333-7777

represented by
Robert P Goe

Goe Forsythe & Hodges LLP
17701 Cowan Ste 210
Bldg D
Irvine, CA 92614
949-798-2460
Fax : 949-955-9437
Email: rgoe@goeforlaw.com

David M Goodrich

Golden Goodrich LLP
3070 Bristol St
Ste 640
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-966-1000
Fax : 714-966-1002
Email: dgoodrich@go2.law

D Edward Hays

Marshack Hays LLP
870 Roosevelt Ave
Irvine, CA 92620
949-333-7777
Fax : 949-333-7778
Email: ehays@marshackhays.com

Brandon J. Iskander

Goe Forsythe & Hodges LLP
18101 Von Karman
Suite 1200
Irvine, CA 92612
949-798-2460
Fax : 949-955-9437
Email: biskander@goeforlaw.com

Daniel S Lee

Lee & Oh
3580 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1050
Los Angeles, CA 90010
213-487-2371
Fax : 213-487-2372
Email: dslee@leeohlaw.com

Laila Rais

Marshack Hays Wood LLP
870 Roosevelt
Irvine, CA 92620
949-333-777
Fax : 949-333-7778
Email: lmasud@marshackhays.com

Steven Werth

(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 04/30/2018

David Wood

Marshack Hays LLP
870 Roosevelt Ave
Irvine, CA 92620
949-333-7777
Fax : 949-333-7778
Email: dwood@marshackhays.com

U.S. Trustee

United States Trustee (SA)

411 W Fourth St., Suite 7160
Santa Ana, CA 92701-4593
(714) 338-3400
 
 

Latest Dockets

Date Filed#Docket Text
05/12/2026175Receipt of Court Cost Paid in Full - $2,100.00 by KM. Receipt Number 22007144. (admin)
05/01/2026174BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document. (RE: related document(s)[173] Order of Distribution (BNC-PDF) filed by Other Professional Force Ten Partners LLC) No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 05/01/2026. (Admin.)
04/29/2026173ORDER Granting Applications For Allowance Of Fees And Costs Filed By: (1) Marshack Hays Woods, LLP; (2) Golden Goodrich LLP; And (3) Force Ten Partners, LLC: 1. The Applications Are GRANTED, As Follows: Order of Distribution for Marshack Hays Wood LLP, Trustee's Attorney, Period: 8/30/2019 to 8/2/2022, Fees awarded: $26,267.00, Expenses awarded: $367.91; for Golden Goodrich LLP, Special Counsel, Period: 3/19/2018 to 7/3/2019, Fees awarded: $14,445.00, Expenses awarded: $53.86; for Force Ten Partners LLC, Financial Advisor, Period: 3/6/2018 to 4/17/2021, Fees awarded: $11,092.50, Expenses awarded: $80.30; Awarded on 4/29/2026. 2. As Set Forth In The Order Entered On April 16, 2026, As Docket No. [169], The Trustee Is Authorized To Immediately Funds On Hand In The Estate. (BNC-PDF) Signed on 4/29/2026. (NB8)
04/28/2026172Declaration re: with Proof of Service Filed by Trustee Richard A Marshack (TR) (RE: related document(s)[163] Application for Compensation Application for Payment of: Final Fees and/or Expenses (11 U.S.C. § 330) Including Declaration of David M. Goodrich, Exhibit 1 and Proof of Service. for Golden Goodrich LLP, Special Counsel, Period: 3/19/201, [164] Application for Compensation Final Fees and/or Expenses; Declaration of Laila Rais; with Proof of Service for Marshack Hays Wood LLP, Trustee's Attorney, Period: 12/19/2017 to 3/18/2026, Fee: $26,267.00, Expenses: $367.91., [165] Application for Compensation for Force Ten Partners LLC, Other Professional, Period: 3/6/2018 to 4/17/2021, Fee: $11,092.50, Expenses: $80.30.). (Marshack (TR), Richard)
04/21/2026171Hearing Held RE:[166] Chapter 7 Trustee's For Motion For Order Establishing Conditions And Procedures For Dismissal Of Case Under 11 U.S.C. Section 707(a); Approval And Allowance Of Trustee's Request For Fees And Expenses And Expenses Of Special Counsel; [RE: RICHARD A. MARSHACK, Chapter 7 Trustee] [Fees: $6,474.14; Costs: $787.44] [RE: MARSHACK HAYS WOOD LLP - General Counsel For Chapter 7Trustee] [Fees: $26,267.00; Costs: 367.91] [RE: GOLDEN GOODRICH LLP - Special Counsel For Chapter 7 Trustee] [Fees: $14,445.00; Costs: 53.86][RE: FORCE TEN PARTNERS LLC - Financial Analyst For Chapter 7 Trustee][Fees: $11,092.50; Costs: $80.30] [RE: GOE FORSYTHE & HODGES - Special Counsel For Chapter 7 Trustee] [Fees: $0.00; Costs: $3,609.22] - OFF CALENDAR PER ORDER APPROVING CHAPTER 7 TRUSTEE'S MOTION FOR (1) DISMISSAL OF CASE, (2) APPROVAL OF FEES AND EXPENSES, AND (3) ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR DISMISSAL; FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW ENTERED 4-16-2026 -(DOCKET NO. [169]) (GD)
04/18/2026170BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document. (RE: related document(s)[169] Order (Generic) (BNC-PDF)) No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 04/18/2026. (Admin.)
04/16/2026169ORDER Approving Chapter 7 Trustee's Motion For (1) Dismissal Of Case, (2) Approval Of Fees And Expenses, And (3) Establishing Procedures For Dismissal; Findings Of Fact And Conclusions Of Law. IT IS ORDERED: 1. The Motion Is GRANTED. 2. The Trustee's Fees In The Amount Of $6,474.14 And Expenses In The Amount Of $787.44 Are APPROVED. 3. The Out-Of-Pocket Costs Of Goe Forsythe & Hodges Are APPROVED In The Amount Of $3,609.22. 4, The Trustee Is Authorized To Disburse Funds On Hand In Accordance With The Motion, On A Pro Rata Basis To Allowed Administrative Claimants. 5. Upon Completion Of All Disbursements, The Trustee May File A Declaration Establishing That The Estate Has A Zero Balance And May Submit An Order Dismissing This Case. 6. This Case Shall be DISMISSED Upon The Filing Of Such Declaration And Entry Of The Dismissal Order. 7. The Court Expressly Finds That The Amounts Remaining In The Estate Are So Small And Economically Insignificant That No Further Legal Activity, Litigation, Or Administrative Action Is Warranted, And That Dismissal At This Stage Is In The Best Interests Of The Estate And All Parties In Interest. 8. The Court Retains Jurisdiction To Interpret And Enforce This Order. (BNC-PDF) Signed on 4/16/2026. (NB8)
03/27/2026168Hearing Set (RE: related document(s)[166] Chapter 7 Trustee's Motion For Order Establishing Conditions And Procedures For Dismissal Of Case Under 11 U.S.C. Section 707(a); Approval And Allowance Of Trustee's Request For Fees And Expenses And Expenses Of Special Counsel filed by Trustee Richard A Marshack (TR)) The Hearing date is set for 4/21/2026 at 11:00 AM at Crtrm 5C, 411 W Fourth St., Santa Ana, CA 92701. The case judge is Scott C Clarkson (NB8)
03/27/2026167Notice of Hearing with Proof of Service Filed by Trustee Richard A Marshack (TR) (RE: related document(s)[163] Application for Compensation Application for Payment of: Final Fees and/or Expenses (11 U.S.C. § 330) Including Declaration of David M. Goodrich, Exhibit 1 and Proof of Service. for Golden Goodrich LLP, Special Counsel, Period: 3/19/2018 to 7/3/2019, Fee: $14,445.00, Expenses: $53.86. Filed by Attorney Golden Goodrich LLP, [164] Application for Compensation Final Fees and/or Expenses; Declaration of Laila Rais; with Proof of Service for Marshack Hays Wood LLP, Trustee's Attorney, Period: 12/19/2017 to 3/18/2026, Fee: $26,267.00, Expenses: $367.91. Filed by Interested Party Marshack Hays Wood LLP, [165] Application for Compensation Final Fees and/or Expenses for Force Ten Partners LLC, Forensic Analyst, Period: 3/6/2018 to 4/17/2021; Fee: $11,092.50, Expenses: $80.30. Filed by Other Professional, Force Ten Partners LLC (GD)., [166] Trustee's Motion to Dismiss Case with Proof of Service Filed by Trustee Richard A Marshack (TR) (Marshack (TR), Richard)). (Marshack (TR), Richard)
03/27/2026166Trustee's Motion to Dismiss Case with Proof of Service Filed by Trustee Richard A Marshack (TR) (Marshack (TR), Richard)