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

    05/22/2026

  • 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
05/22/2026Service completed via CM/ECF electronic notification. Filed by Jennifer L Morando on behalf of Creditor Vetting LLC (related document(s)[564]). (Morando, Jennifer)
05/22/2026A properly docketed and related Proof or Certificate of Service for Order 564 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)
05/21/2026566BNC Certificate of Mailing - PDF Document. (related document(s) (Related Doc [565])). Notice Date 05/20/2026. (Admin.)
05/18/2026565Final Judgment in Favor of Vetting, LLC and against Douglas N. Menchise, Chapter 7 Trustee. Amount Awarded: $48,500.00 (related document(s)[564]). Service Instructions: Clerks Office 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. to serve. (Kerkes, Deborah)
05/18/2026564Order Granting Motion To Compel Chapter 7 Trustee to Distribute Proceeds Subject to Vetting's Lien. The Court will enter a separate judgment in favor of Vetting, LLC and against the Trustee that conforms to this ruling (Related Doc [551]). 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)
05/04/2026563Hearing Proceeding Memo: Hearing Held - APPEARANCES: Steven Berman - Zoom, Michael Bilirakis - Zoom, Jennifer Morando, Jeffrey Ainsworth, Steven King - Live; Amanda Pitts and Tammy Branson - Zoom listen only WITNESSES: EVIDENCE: RULING: Trial on 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 - Agreed order granting in part on stipulated facts that the court will accept without considering parties position that a fair calculation would be $48,500 to be paid to Vetting in addition to amounts already received, Vetting will file an amended proof of claim within 14 days of receipt of the funds from the trustee, trustee authorized to disburse funds O/Morando Final Judgment in Favor of Vetting for $48,500 O/Berman **Satisfaction to be filed when funds received** Note: [1/2 Day] Creditor Exhibits 1 to 13 (Doc #562) Filed 5/1/26 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)
05/01/2026562Proposed Exhibits ranging from 1 to 13. 14 documents attached filed on behalf of . Exhibits for Vetting LLC (related document(s) [551]). (ADIclerk)
04/28/2026561Interim Report for the Period Ending 03/31/2026. (Menchise, Douglas)
04/28/2026560Certificate of Service Re: Order Granting Exparte Motion to Allow Steven M. Berman to Appear Remotely at the May 4, 2026 Trial. Filed by Steven M Berman on behalf of Trustee Douglas N Menchise (related document(s)[559]). (Berman, Steven)
04/28/2026559Order Granting Motion to Allow Steven M. Berman to Appear Remotely at the May 4, 2026 Trial (Related Doc [555]). 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. (Kerkes, Deborah)