Case number: 4:23-bk-41201 - Shields Nursing Centers, Inc. - California Northern Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
  • Case title

    Shields Nursing Centers, Inc.

  • Court

    California Northern (canbke)

  • Chapter

    11

  • Judge

    Charles Novack

  • Filed

    09/20/2023

  • Last Filing

    02/04/2026

  • Asset

    Yes

  • Vol

    v

Docket Header
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
California Northern Bankruptcy Court (Oakland)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 23-41201

Assigned to: Judge Charles Novack
Chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  09/20/2023
341 meeting:  11/27/2023
Deadline for filing claims:  01/29/2024

Debtor

Shields Nursing Centers, Inc.

606 Alfred Nobel Drive
Hercules, CA 94547
CONTRA COSTA-CA
Tax ID / EIN: 94-2545134

represented by
Michael Jay Berger

Law Offices of Michael Jay Berger
9454 Wilshire Blvd., 6th Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310)271-6223
Email: michael.berger@bankruptcypower.com

Responsible Ind

William M. Shields, Jr.

238 Malachite Crt.
Hercules, CA 94547
510-708-4939

represented by
Richard T. Bowles

Bowles & Verna LLP
2121 N California Blvd., Suite 875
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 935-3300

Stephen P. Lin

Bowles & Verna LLP
2121 N. California Blvd.
Ste 875
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925-935-3300
Email: slin@ohaganmeyer.com

William T. Nagle

Bowles & Verna LLP
2121 N. California Blvd., Suite 875
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 935-3300

Trustee

Not Assigned - OK


 
 
U.S. Trustee

Office of the U.S. Trustee/Oak

Office of the United States Trustee
Phillip J. Burton Federal Building
450 Golden Gate Ave. 5th Fl., #05-0153
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 252-2080
represented by
Trevor Ross Fehr

Office of the U.S. Trustee
501 I Street, Suite 7-500
Sacramento, CA 95814
(408) 535-5525
Email: trevor.fehr@usdoj.gov

Christina Lauren Goebelsmann

Department of Justice
450 Golden Gate Ave.
5th Floor
Ste 05-0153
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-705-3365
Email: cgoebelsmann@hudsonmartin.com
TERMINATED: 04/23/2025

Paul Gregory Leahy

Office of the United States Trustee
280 South First Street
Room 268
San Jose, CA 95113
408-535-5535
Email: Paul.Leahy@usdoj.gov

Gregory S. Powell

U.S. Department Justice
Office of the U.S. Trustee
2500 Tulare St., #1401
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 487-5002 ext. 225
Email: greg.powell@usdoj.gov

Latest Dockets

Date Filed#Docket Text
02/04/2026Hearing Continued (RE: related document(s) 274 Amended Order, 323 Motion for Order Authorizing Post-Petition Financing Under 11 U.S.C. sec 364 for Payment of Insurance Premiums; Declaration of William M. Shields, Jr. in Support Thereof). Minutes: The hearings on the Amended Order to Show Cause and Debtor's Motion for Post-Petition Financing are continued to 02/06/2026 at 10:00 AM in/via Oakland Room 215 - Novack. (rba)
02/04/2026Hearing Held 2/4/2026 at 11:00 AM RE: 316 Fourth Fee Application for Jennifer M. Liu. Filed by Debtor Accountant Jennifer M. Liu, Fee: $6,230.00, Expenses: $0.00 Approved. Mr. Berger will submit the order. (rba)
02/03/2026329Reply (RE: related document(s)318 Motion for Relief From Stay). Filed by Creditor Otis L. O'Cain Jr. (Gaitan, Jorge) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
02/02/2026Receipt of filing fee for Motion to Sell Property Free and Clear Under 363(f)( 23-41201) [motion,msellfc] ( 199.00). Receipt number A34337621, amount $ 199.00 (re: Doc[327] Motion to Sell Property Free and Clear Under Section 363(f)Motion for Order 1) Approving Operations Transfer Agreements 2) Authorizing a Sale of Debtors Assets Free and Clear of Liens Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. 363(b), (f), and 3) Authorizing Assumption) (U.S. Treasury)
02/02/2026328Notice of Hearing (RE: related document(s)327 Motion to Sell Property Free and Clear Under Section 363(f)Motion for Order 1) Approving Operations Transfer Agreements 2) Authorizing a Sale of Debtors Assets Free and Clear of Liens Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. 363(b), (f), and 3) Authorizing Assumption and Assignment of Unexpired Leases and Executory Contracts and Approval of Related Cure Amounts Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. sec 365; Declarations in Support Thereof.Fee Amount $199,. Filed by Debtor Shields Nursing Centers, Inc.).
Hearing scheduled for 3/4/2026 at 11:00 AM in/via Oakland Room 215 - Novack.
Filed by Debtor Shields Nursing Centers, Inc. (Berger, Michael) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
02/02/2026Receipt of filing fee for Motion to Sell Property Free and Clear Under 363(f)( 23-41201) [motion,msellfc] ( 199.00). Receipt number A34337621, amount $ 199.00 (re: Doc# 327 Motion to Sell Property Free and Clear Under Section 363(f)Motion for Order 1) Approving Operations Transfer Agreements 2) Authorizing a Sale of Debtors Assets Free and Clear of Liens Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. 363(b), (f), and 3) Authorizing Assumption) (U.S. Treasury) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
02/02/2026327Motion to Sell Property Free and Clear Under Section 363(f)Motion for Order 1) Approving Operations Transfer Agreements 2) Authorizing a Sale of Debtors Assets Free and Clear of Liens Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. 363(b), (f), and 3) Authorizing Assumption and Assignment of Unexpired Leases and Executory Contracts and Approval of Related Cure Amounts Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. sec 365; Declarations in Support Thereof.Fee Amount $199,. Filed by Debtor Shields Nursing Centers, Inc. (Berger, Michael) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
02/02/2026326Joint Status Conference Statement Filed by Debtor Shields Nursing Centers, Inc. (Berger, Michael) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
02/02/2026325Order Granting Ex-Parte Motion For Order Shortening Time On Motion For Order Authorizing Postpetition Financing (RE: related document(s)322 Motion to Shorten Time filed by Debtor Shields Nursing Centers, Inc.).
Hearing scheduled for 2/4/2026 at 11:00 AM in/via Oakland Room 215 - Novack.
(rs) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
02/02/2026324Notice of Hearing on Debtor's Motion for Order Authorizing Post-Petition Financing Under 11 U.S.C. sec 364 for Payment of Insurance Premiums (RE: related document(s)322 Ex Parte Motion to Shorten Time on Motion for Order Authorizing Post-Petition Financing Under 11 U.S.C. sec 364; Declaration of William M. Shields Jr. In Support Thereof Filed by Debtor Shields Nursing Centers, Inc.).
Hearing scheduled for 2/4/2026 at 11:00 AM in/via Oakland Room 215 - Novack.
Filed by Debtor Shields Nursing Centers, Inc. (Berger, Michael) (Entered: 02/02/2026)