Case number: 8:21-bk-02588 - Work Cat Florida LLC - Florida Middle Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
  • Case title

    Work Cat Florida LLC

  • Court

    Florida Middle (flmbke)

  • Chapter

    7

  • Judge

    Catherine Peek McEwen

  • Filed

    05/18/2021

  • Last Filing

    02/04/2026

  • Asset

    Yes

  • Vol

    v

Docket Header
FeeDeferred, ADV



U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Middle District of Florida (Tampa)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 8:21-bk-02588-CPM

Assigned to: Catherine Peek McEwen
Chapter 7
Previous chapter 11
Original chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  05/18/2021
Date converted:  06/17/2021
341 meeting:  07/28/2021
Deadline for filing claims:  08/31/2021

Debtor

Work Cat Florida LLC

821 South Newport Avenue
Tampa, FL 33606
HILLSBOROUGH-FL
Tax ID / EIN: 47-3857780
fka
Work Cat Trans Gulf, LLC


represented by
Eric D Jacobs

Genovese Joblove & Batista, P.A.
100 North Tampa Street, Suite 2600
Tampa, FL 33602
813-439-3100
Email: ejacobs@gjb.law

Steven R Wirth

Akerman Senterfitt
401 E. Jackson Street, Suite 1700
Tampa, FL 33602-5803
813-223-7333
Fax : 813-223-2837
Email: steven.wirth@akerman.com

Trustee

Ruediger Mueller

Dr. Mueller Associates, Inc.
1112 Watson Court
Reunion, FL 34747-6784
678-863-0473
TERMINATED: 06/22/2021

represented by
Ruediger Mueller

PRO SE



Trustee

Douglas N Menchise

Douglas N. Menchise P.A.
PO Box 14957
Clearwater, FL 33766
727-797-8384

represented by
Douglas N Menchise

Douglas N. Menchise P.A.
PO Box 14957
Clearwater, FL 33766
727-797-8384
Fax : 727-797-8019
Email: dmenchise@verizon.net

Steven M Berman

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
101 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 2800
Tampa, FL 33602
813-229-7600
Fax : 813-229-1660
Email: sberman@shumaker.com

Anthony J. Cuva

Turkel Cuva Barrios, P.A.
100 North Tampa Street
Suite 1900
Tampa, FL 33602
813-834-9191
Email: cuva@tcb-law.com

U.S. Trustee

United States Trustee - TPA

Timberlake Annex, Suite 1200
501 E Polk Street
Tampa, FL 33602
813-228-2000
TERMINATED: 06/17/2021

represented by
Nathan A Wheatley

Office of the U.S. Trustee
501 E. Polk St., Suite1200
Tampa, FL 33602
813-228-2000
TERMINATED: 06/17/2021

U.S. Trustee

United States Trustee - TPA7/13, 7

Timberlake Annex, Suite 1200
501 E Polk Street
Tampa, FL 33602
813-228-2000
 
 

Latest Dockets

Date Filed#Docket Text
02/04/2026A properly docketed and related Proof or Certificate of Service for Order 554 is not indicated on the docket. Jennifer Morando 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)
01/31/2026Adversary Case 8:22-ap-100 Closed. (Merritt, Anel)
01/31/2026Adversary Case 8:24-ap-307 Closed. (Merritt, Anel)
01/29/2026554Order Scheduling Trial [1/2 day] on Motion to Compel Chapter 7 Trustee to Distribute Proceeds Subject to Vetting's Lien by Vetting, LLC (related document(s)[553], [551]). Hearing scheduled for 5/4/2026 at 01:30 PM at Tampa, FL - Courtroom 8B, Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse, 801 N. Florida Avenue. Service Instructions: Jennifer Morando is directed to serve a copy of this order on interested parties and file a proof of service within 3 days of entry of the order. (Kerkes, Deborah)Modified on 1/29/2026 (DSK).
01/28/2026553Hearing Proceeding Memo: Hearing Held - APPEARANCES: APPEARANCES via zoom: Douglas Menchise, Jeffrey Ainsworth, Michael Bilirakis RULING: Motion to Compel Payment of Secured Claim Filed by Jennifer L Morando on behalf of Creditor Vetting LLC (related document(s)[479], [549]). Doc #551 ...Court to set Trial 5/4/2026 at 1:30 p.m. [1/2 Day] - Case Manager to prepare Order Scheduling Trial... NOTE: Undisputed amount of $ 7985.25 to be paid Proposed Orders, if applicable, should be submitted within three days after the date of the hearing - Local Rule 9072-1(c). This docket entry/document is not an official order of the Court . (Miguenes, Bill)
01/22/2026552Notice of Expedited Hearing on Motion to Compel Payment of Secured Claim Doc 551 Filed by Jennifer L Morando on behalf of Creditor Vetting LLC (related document(s)[551], doc). Hearing scheduled for 1/26/2026 at 02:30 PM at Tampa, FL - Courtroom 8B, Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse, 801 N. Florida Avenue. (Morando, Jennifer)
01/22/2026Preliminary Hearing Scheduled for 01/26/2026 02:30 PM Tampa, FL - Courtroom 8B, Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse, 801 N. Florida Avenue. Re: Motion to Compel Payment of Secured Claim Doc [551]. This entry is not an official notice of hearing from the court. Noticing Instructions: The Court directs Jennifer L Morando to prepare, file, and serve a notice of hearing that includes the information on the Notice of Hearing Sample Form available at https://www.flmb.uscourts.gov/proguide/documents/Samples/Notice_of_Hearing_Bankruptcy_Sample_Form.pdf?id=1 Counsel must file and serve the notice of hearing on interested parties within 3 days. If the hearing is on an Emergency/Expedited matter, then counsel must file and serve the notice of hearing immediately upon receipt of this directive. If the notice of hearing is not timely served and filed, then the Court will remove it from the hearing calendar and, in its discretion, may deny the relief requested. (related document(s)[551]). (Miguenes, Bill)
01/22/2026551Motion to Compel Payment of Secured Claim Filed by Jennifer L Morando on behalf of Creditor Vetting LLC (related document(s)[479], [549])
12/31/2025550Certificate of Service Re: Order Granting Application For Compensation (Related Doc # [539]). Fees awarded to Steven M Berman in the amount of $723942.00, expenses awarded: $25120.70. Filed by Steven M Berman on behalf of Trustee Douglas N Menchise (related document(s)[549]). (Berman, Steven)
12/31/2025549Order Granting Application For Compensation (Related Doc [539]). Fees awarded to Steven M Berman in the amount of $723942.00, expenses awarded: $25120.70 Service Instructions: Steven Berman is directed to serve a copy of this order on interested parties and file a proof of service within 3 days of entry of the order. (Scanlon, Ryan)