Case number: 2:26-bk-01062 - Lake Effect Investments, Inc. - Florida Middle Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
  • Case title

    Lake Effect Investments, Inc.

  • Court

    Florida Middle (flmbke)

  • Chapter

    11

  • Judge

    Luis Ernesto Rivera II

  • Filed

    05/05/2026

  • Last Filing

    06/11/2026

  • Asset

    Yes

  • Vol

    v

Docket Header
SmBus, DsclsDue, PlnDue, Subchapter_V



U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Middle District of Florida (Ft. Myers)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 2:26-bk-01062-FMR

Assigned to: Bankruptcy Judge Luis Ernesto Rivera II
Chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  05/05/2026
341 meeting:  06/09/2026
Deadline for filing claims:  07/14/2026

Debtor

Lake Effect Investments, Inc.

3200 Matecumbe Key Road
Punta Gorda, FL 33955
CHARLOTTE-FL
Tax ID / EIN: 46-5535681
dba
DBA Cass Cay Restaurant & Bar


represented by
Jonathan M Bierfeld

Martin Law Firm PL
3701 Del Prado Boulevard, South
Cape Coral, FL 33904
(239) 443-1094
Fax : (239) 443-1168
Email: jonathan.bierfeld@martinlawfirm.com

Benjamin G. Martin

Martin Law Firm, PL
3701 Del Prado Blvd.
Cape Coral, FL 33904
239-443-1094
Email: skipmartinlaw@verizon.net

Trustee

Ruediger Mueller

Dr. Mueller Associates, Inc.
1112 Watson Court
Reunion, FL 34747-6784
678-863-0473

 
 
U.S. Trustee

United States Trustee - FTM

Timberlake Annex, Suite 1200
501 E. Polk Street
Tampa, FL 33602
813-228-2000
represented by
Conor McLaughlin

DOJ-Ust
110 E. Park Avenue
Suite 128
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850-942-1660
Email: conor.mclaughlin@usdoj.gov

Latest Dockets

Date Filed#Docket Text
06/02/202650
Order Granting Motion To Appear pro hac vice of Nathan Elner for Rewards Network Establishment Services Inc.. Upon completion of the required registration form, a temporary login and password will be issued. Filing privileges are limited to this case and any related adversary proceedings. The attorney is directed to file a statement notifying the Clerk when Attorneys involvement in this case is concluded (Related Doc # 48).
Service Instructions: Clerks Office to serve. (Ryan S.) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
06/02/202649Notice of Filing Actual-to-Budget Analysis and Proposed Monthly Budget Filed by Jonathan M Bierfeld on behalf of Debtor Lake Effect Investments, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Budget Variance and Projected Monthly Budgets # 2 Creditor Matrix) (Bierfeld, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
06/01/202648Motion of Nathan Elner to Appear pro hac vice and Attached Designation of Local Counsel Filed by Nathan Elner on behalf of Creditor Rewards Network Establishment Services Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Elner, Nathan) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
06/01/202647Amended Motion for Authority to Pay Affiliate Officer Salaries of Executive Chef George David Repp Filed by Jonathan M Bierfeld on behalf of Debtor Lake Effect Investments, Inc. (related document(s)37). (Attachments: # 1 Creditor Matrix) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
06/01/202646Amended Motion for Authority to Pay Affiliate Officer Salaries of General Manager Cassandra L. Kelley Filed by Jonathan M Bierfeld on behalf of Debtor Lake Effect Investments, Inc. (related document(s)36). (Attachments: # 1 Creditor Matrix) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
06/01/202645Amended Motion for Authority to Pay Affiliate Officer Salaries of William Kelley, President and CEO Filed by Jonathan M Bierfeld on behalf of Debtor Lake Effect Investments, Inc. (related document(s)35). (Attachments: # 1 Creditor Matrix) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
06/01/2026A properly docketed and related Proof or Certificate of Service for Order 38 is not indicated on the docket. Benjamin Martin is reminded to serve the order and to file a properly docketed and related Proof of Service indicating service or contact the Court if this reminder entry appears to be entered in error. Failure to do so may result in further action. (ADIclerk) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
05/31/202644Pre-Status Conference Report Filed by Jonathan M Bierfeld on behalf of Debtor Lake Effect Investments, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Creditor Matrix) (Bierfeld, Jonathan) (Entered: 05/31/2026)
05/27/202643Proof of Service Re: 38. Second Interim Order Granting Debtor's Motion for Authority to Use Cash Collateral Filed by Benjamin G. Martin on behalf of Debtor Lake Effect Investments, Inc.. (Martin, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
05/27/2026A properly docketed and related Proof or Certificate of Service for Order 33 is not indicated on the docket. Gabriel Hartsell is reminded to serve the order and to file a properly docketed and related Proof of Service indicating service or contact the Court if this reminder entry appears to be entered in error. Failure to do so may result in further action. (ADIclerk) (Entered: 05/27/2026)