Case number: 8:18-bk-13324 - Ruby's Franchise Systems, Inc., a California - California Central Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
  • Case title

    Ruby's Franchise Systems, Inc., a California

  • Court

    California Central (cacbke)

  • Chapter

    7

  • Judge

    Scott C Clarkson

  • Filed

    09/06/2018

  • Last Filing

    08/26/2025

  • Asset

    Yes

  • Vol

    v

Docket Header
CONVERTED



U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Central District of California (Santa Ana)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 8:18-bk-13324-SC

Assigned to: Scott C Clarkson
Chapter 7
Previous chapter 11
Original chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  09/06/2018
Date converted:  12/17/2020
341 meeting:  01/27/2021
Deadline for filing claims:  07/06/2021

Debtor

Ruby's Franchise Systems, Inc., a California Corporation

4100 MacArthur Blvd.
Suite 310
Newport Beach, CA 92660
ORANGE-CA
(714) 549-6200
Tax ID / EIN: 33-0438101

represented by
Eric J Fromme

Theodora Oringher PC
535 Anton Boulevard
Ninth Floor
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 549-6200
Fax : (714) 549-6201
Email: efromme@tocounsel.com

Christopher J Harney

Theodora Oringher
535 Anton Blvd.
9th Floor
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-549-2600
Fax : 714-549-6201
Email: charney@tocounsel.com

Meghan C Murphey

Murphey & Murphey, A Professional Corp.
120 Vantis Drive
Ste 300
ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656
949-464-4540
Fax : 562-375-6674
Email: meghan@themurpheylawyers.com
TERMINATED: 04/17/2019

Trustee

Peter J Mastan (TR)

550 S Hope Street, Suite 1765
Los Angeles, CA 90071-2627
213-335-7739

represented by
Christopher Celentino

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
655 W. Broadway
Suite 800
San Diego, CA 92101
619-400-0519
Fax : 619-400-0501
Email: chris.celentino@dinsmore.com

Ashleigh A Danker

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
550 S Hope St Ste 1765
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-335-7749
Fax : 213-335-7740
Email: Ashleigh.danker@dinsmore.com

U.S. Trustee

United States Trustee (SA)

411 W Fourth St., Suite 7160
Santa Ana, CA 92701-4593
(714) 338-3400
represented by
Michael J Hauser

411 W Fourth St Suite 7160
Santa Ana, CA 92701-4593
714-338-3417
Fax : 714-338-3421
Email: michael.hauser@usdoj.gov

Latest Dockets

Date Filed#Docket Text
08/26/2025713Bankruptcy Case Closed - CHAPTER 7 ASSET. Pursuant to the Trustee's Final Account and Distribution Report Certification that the Estate has been Fully Administered and Application to be Discharged, it is ordered that the above case be closed. No objections having been made by the United States Trustee, the trustee is discharged and the bond is exonerated. (JL)
08/25/2025712Chapter 7 Trustee's Final Account, Certification that the Estate has been Fully Administered and Application of Trustee to be Discharged filed on behalf of Trustee Peter J. Mastan. The United States Trustee has reviewed the Final Account, Certification that the Estate has been Fully Administered and Application of Trustee to be Discharged. The United States Trustee does not object to the relief requested. Filed by United States Trustee. (united states trustee (pca))
01/31/2025711Notice of Change of Address . (Fromme, Eric)
12/26/2024710Receipt of Court Cost Paid in Full - $350.00 by TL. Receipt Number 81000799. (admin)
12/22/2024709BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document. (RE: related document(s)[708] Order of Distribution (BNC-PDF) filed by Financial Advisor Armory Consulting Co., Trustee Peter J Mastan (TR), Accountant SLBIGGS, Attorney Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, Attorney Theodora Oringher PC) No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 12/22/2024. (Admin.)
12/20/2024708Order On Final Fee Applications Allowing Payment Of: (1) Court And U.S. Trustee Fees; And (2) Final Fees And Expenses Of Trustee And Professionals [LBR 2016-1(c)(4)]:: Order of Distribution for Peter J. Masten, Trustee Chapter 7, Fees awarded: $73,600.22, Expenses awarded: $406.37; for HMWC Class & Business Advisors, Accountant, Fees awarded: $6,156.67, Expenses awarded: $0.00; for Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, Trustee's Attorney, Fees awarded: $309,410.50, Expenses awarded: $5,556.94; for Armory Consulting Co., Financial Advisor, Fees awarded: $37,397.50, Expenses awarded: $0.00; for Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, Trustee's Attorney, Fees awarded: $211,271.05, Expenses awarded: $2,362.12; for Peter J Mastan (TR), Trustee Chapter 11, Fees awarded: $62,624.15, Expenses awarded: $0.00; for SLBIGGS, Accountant, Fees awarded: $86,314.00, Expenses awarded: $443.27; for Theodora Oringher PC, Debtor's Attorney, Fees awarded: $200,000.00, Expenses awarded: $0.00; Awarded on 12/20/2024 (SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER RULING) (BNC-PDF) Signed on 12/20/2024. (NB8)
12/18/2024707Hearing Held On Trustee's Final Report (RE: related document [703] Trustee's Final Report And Applications For Compensation And Reimbursement Of Expenses) - RE: PETER J. MASTAN - Chapter 7 Trustee - Fees: $73,600.22; Expenses: $406.37; RE: DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP - Attorneys For Chapter 7 Trustee - [Fees: $309,410.50; Expenses: $5,556.94; RE: SL BIGGS, A DIVISION OF SINGERLEWAK - Accountants For Chapter 7 Trustee - Fees: $86,314.00; Expenses: $443.27; - Applications For Prior Chapter Fees And Administrative Expenses - RE: THEODORA ORINGHER PC - Attorneys For D-I-P - Fees: $200,000.00; Expenses: $0.00; RE: HMWC CLASS & BUSINESS ADVISORS - Accountants For Trustee/DIP - Fees: $6,156.67; Expenses: $0.00; RE: AMORY CONSULTING CO. - Financial Consultant Fees - Fees: $37,397.50; Expenses: $0.00; RE: DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP - Other Fees - Fees: $211,271.05; Expenses $2,362.12; RE: PETER MASTAN - Other Fees - Fees: $62,624.15; RE: AETNA, INC. - Other Expenses - Expenses: $2,478.44] - ORDER BY ATTORNEY - BY DEFAULT FINAL REPORT GRNATED (NB8)
11/20/2024706Notice of Change of Address Notice of Attorney Change of Address or Law Firm. (Serrano, Jonathan)
11/16/2024705BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document. (RE: related document(s)[703] Notice of Trustee's Final Report and Applications for Compensation (NFR) (BNC-PDF)) No. of Notices: 78. Notice Date 11/16/2024. (Admin.)
11/12/2024704Hearing Set (RE: related document [703] Trustee's Final Report And Applications For Compensation And Reimbursement Of Expenses) The Hearing date is set for 12/18/2024 at 01:30 PM at Crtrm 5C, 411 W Fourth St., Santa Ana, CA 92701. The case judge is Scott C Clarkson (NB8)