Case number: 4:25-bk-40087 - Books Inc. - California Northern Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
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PlnDue, DsclsDue



U.S. Bankruptcy Court
California Northern Bankruptcy Court (Oakland)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 25-40087

Assigned to: Judge William J. Lafferty
Chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  01/20/2025
341 meeting:  02/24/2025
Deadline for filing claims:  05/27/2025

Debtor

Books Inc.

2483 Washington Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577
ALAMEDA-CA
Tax ID / EIN: 94-1033394

represented by
Stephen D. Finestone

Finestone Hayes LLP
456 Montgomery St., Suite 1300
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 421-2624
Email: sfinestone@fhlawllp.com

Ryan A. Witthans

Finestone Hayes LLP
456 Montgomery St
Suite 1300
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-481-5481
Email: rwitthans@fhlawllp.com

Responsible Ind

Andrew Perham

2483 Washington Avenue
San Leandro, CA 94577
(415) 643-3400 ext. 126

 
 
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
Phillip John Shine

DOJ-Ust
450 Golden Gate Avenue, Room 05-0153
San Francisco, CA 94012
408-535-5525
Fax : 408-535-5532
Email: phillip.shine@usdoj.gov

Latest Dockets

Date Filed#Docket Text
09/03/202591Certificate of Service (RE: related document(s)88 Motion for Appointment of Ombudsman, Motion to Sell Property Free and Clear Under 363(f), Motion to Assume/Reject, Motion to Approve Document, 89 Declaration, 90 Notice of Hearing). Filed by Debtor Books Inc. (Witthans, Ryan) (Entered: 09/03/2025)
09/03/202590Notice of Hearing (RE: related document(s)88 Motion for Appointment of Ombudsman , Motion to Sell Property Free and Clear Under Section 363(f).Fee Amount $199,., Motion to Assume Lease or Executory Contracts ., Motion to Approve Document Asset Purchase Agreement Filed by Debtor Books Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Asset Purchase Agreement # 2 Exhibit B - Post-Petition and Previously Assumed Leases # 3 Exhibit C - Remaining Leases # 4 Memorandum of Points and Authorities # 5 Perham Declaration # 6 Exhibit A - Privacy Policy)).
Hearing scheduled for 9/24/2025 at 10:30 AM in/via Oakland Room 220 - Lafferty.
Filed by Debtor Books Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Order Directing UST to Appoint CPO # 2 Exhibit 2 - Proposed Order Approving Sale Motion) (Witthans, Ryan) (Entered: 09/03/2025)
09/03/202589Declaration of Jason Stryker in in support of Debtor's Motion for Orders: (1) Directing the U.S. Trustee to Appoint a CPO; (2) Authorizing Sale of Substantially All Assets Free and Clear of Liens, Claims, Interests, and Encumbrances; (3) Authorizing Assumption, Assignment and Novation of Certain Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases; (4) Approving Bidding Procedures and Break-Up Fee; and (5) Granting Related Relief (RE: related document(s)88 Motion for Appointment of Ombudsman, Motion to Sell Property Free and Clear Under 363(f), Motion to Assume/Reject, Motion to Approve Document). Filed by Interested Party Barnes & Noble, Inc. (Egan, Pamela) (Entered: 09/03/2025)
09/03/2025Receipt of filing fee for Motion to Sell Property Free and Clear Under 363(f)( 25-40087) [motion,msellfc] ( 199.00). Receipt number A34064123, amount $ 199.00 (re: Doc# 88 Motion to Sell Property Free and Clear Under Section 363(f).Fee Amount $199,.) (U.S. Treasury) (Entered: 09/03/2025)
09/03/202588Motion for Appointment of Ombudsman , Motion to Sell Property Free and Clear Under Section 363(f).Fee Amount $199,., Motion to Assume Lease or Executory Contracts ., Motion to Approve Document Asset Purchase Agreement Filed by Debtor Books Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Asset Purchase Agreement # 2 Exhibit B - Post-Petition and Previously Assumed Leases # 3 Exhibit C - Remaining Leases # 4 Memorandum of Points and Authorities # 5 Perham Declaration # 6 Exhibit A - Privacy Policy) (Witthans, Ryan) (Entered: 09/03/2025)
08/21/202587Order Approving Stipulation For Continued Adequate Protection Payments And Use Of Cash Collateral (RE: related document(s)45 Order on Motion to Use Cash Collateral, 86 Stipulation for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Debtor Books Inc.). (rs) (Entered: 08/21/2025)
08/20/202586Stipulation, for Continued Adequate Protection Payments and Use of Cash Collateral Filed by Debtor Books Inc. (RE: related document(s)45 Order on Motion to Use Cash Collateral). (Witthans, Ryan) (Entered: 08/20/2025)
08/20/202585Small Business Monthly Operating Report for Filing Period July 2025 Filed by Debtor Books Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Attachments) (Witthans, Ryan) (Entered: 08/20/2025)
08/19/202584Order Granting Debtor's Second Motion To Extend Plan-Related Deadlines Under 11 U.S.C. § 1121 (Related Doc # 66) Chapter 11 Plan due by 9/26/2025. Disclosure Statement due by 9/26/2025. (rs) (Entered: 08/19/2025)
08/14/202583PDF with attached Audio File. Court Date & Time [ 8/13/2025 9:30:00 AM ]. File Size [ 2084 KB ]. Run Time [ 00:08:41 ]. (admin). (Entered: 08/14/2025)