Case number: 8:25-bk-03055 - R & L HANDYMAN INC - Florida Middle Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
  • Case title

    R & L HANDYMAN INC

  • Court

    Florida Middle (flmbke)

  • Chapter

    11

  • Judge

    Catherine Peek McEwen

  • Filed

    05/09/2025

  • Last Filing

    09/15/2025

  • Asset

    Yes

  • Vol

    v

Docket Header
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Middle District of Florida (Tampa)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 8:25-bk-03055-CPM

Assigned to: Catherine Peek McEwen
Chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  05/09/2025
341 meeting:  07/09/2025
Deadline for filing claims:  07/18/2025

Debtor

R & L HANDYMAN INC

1362 Summit Chase Drive
Lakeland, FL 33813-0000
POLK-FL
Tax ID / EIN: 20-1387017

represented by
Matthew J Kovschak

Debra J. Sutton, P.A.
325 West Main Street
Bartow, FL 33830
863-533-8912
Email: mjkovschak@aol.com

Trustee

Ruediger Mueller

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

 
 
U.S. Trustee

United States Trustee - TPA

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

Timberlake Annex
501 E Polk Street, Suite 1200
Tampa, FL 33602
813-228-2000
Email: Nicole.W.Peair@USdoj.gov

Latest Dockets

Date Filed#Docket Text
09/09/202591
Order Granting Motion For Relief From Stay by Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC (re: 2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab XLT 4WD 6.7L V8 T-Diesel; VIN: 1FT8W2BT9PEC20660) (Related Doc # 70)
Service Instructions: Gavin Stewart 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. (Deborah K.) (Entered: 09/09/2025)
09/08/2025A properly docketed and related Proof or Certificate of Service for Order 88 is not indicated on the docket. Matthew Kovschak 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: 09/08/2025)
09/08/2025A properly docketed and related Proof or Certificate of Service for Order 87 is not indicated on the docket. Matthew Kovschak 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: 09/08/2025)
09/05/202590Chapter 11 Small Business Subchapter V Plan Filed by Matthew J Kovschak on behalf of Debtor R & L HANDYMAN INC. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Matrix)(Kovschak, Matthew) (Entered: 09/05/2025)
09/02/202589
Hearing Proceeding Memo - Ruling:
APPEARANCES:
APPEARANCES via zoom: Matthew Kovschak, Gavin Stewart, Joshua Brown, Ruediger Mueller, Nicole Peair
RULING:
1. (SubV) Amended Motion for Relief from Stay. (Filing Fee Paid on Previous Motion). Re: 2017 Dodge Truck. Contains Negative Notice. Filed by Joshua Brown on behalf of Creditor Citizens Bank and Trust (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit # 2 Exhibit) Doc #65
...Agreed Order to be submitted by Brown...
... - Response to Motion for Relief from Stay filed by Citizens' Bank Filed by Matthew J Kovschak on behalf of Debtor R & L HANDYMAN INC (related document(s)65). (Kovschak, Matthew) Doc #81 2. Motion for Relief from Stay. (Verify Fee) Re: 2022 Ford F-150 Regular Cab XL 3.3L V6; VIN: 1FTMF1CB4NKE79697. Filed by Gavin Stewart on behalf of Creditor Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Composite Exhibit A # 2 List of 20 Largest Unsecured Creditors) Doc #68
...Agreed Order Denying in part; Granting in part (in lieu of relief from stay, directing Adequate Protection) - Order by Stewart...
3. Motion for Relief from Stay. (Fee Paid.) Re: 2022 Ford F-150 Regular Cab XL 3.3L V6; VIN: 1FTMF1CB2NKE81089. Filed by Gavin Stewart on behalf of Creditor Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Composite Exhibit A # 2 List of 20 Largest Unsecured Creditors) Doc #69
...Agreed Order Denying in part; Granting in part (in lieu of relief from stay, directing Adequate Protection) - Order by Stewart...
4. Motion for Relief from Stay. (Fee Paid.) Re: 2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab XLT 4WD 6.7L V8 T-Diesel; VIN: 1FT8W2BT9PEC20660. Filed by Gavin Stewart on behalf of Creditor Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Composite Exhibit A # 2 List of 20 Largest Unsecured Creditors) Doc #70
...Agreed Order to be submitted - Order by Stewart...
5. Motion to Extend Time to file Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization. Filed by Matthew J Kovschak on behalf of Debtor R & L HANDYMAN INC Doc #71
...superceded by Doc. #86...
NOTE: [
Judge discussed and ruled
] - Amended Motion to Determine Secured Status/Value of Citizens Bank and Trust . Total Secured Amount Claimed: $ 27,327.60 Contains negative notice. Filed by Joshua Brown on behalf of Creditor Citizens Bank and Trust (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit # 2 Exhibit). Related document(s) 63. Doc #66
...Withdrawn in open court...
- Amended Motion to Extend Time to File Plan of Reorganization. Filed by Matthew J Kovschak on behalf of Debtor R & L HANDYMAN INC (related document(s)71, 80). Doc #86
...Granted (due by 9/5/2025) - Order by Kovschak...
NOTE:
...Debtor counsel, Matthew Kovschak to contact Chambers when Plan/DS filed; tentative Confirmation date 1/15/2026 at 2:00 p.m. [reserved]...
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
(Entered: 09/04/2025)
09/02/2025Withdrawn in Open Court (related document(s)66). (Pamella) (Entered: 09/03/2025)
09/02/202588
Final Order Approving Application to Set Officers' Salary , of Continuous Employment and Payment of Officer's Salaries (Related Doc # 25)
Service Instructions: Matthew Kovschak 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. (Deborah K.) (Entered: 09/02/2025)
09/02/202587
Final Order Granting Motion To Use Cash Collateral (Related Doc # 14).
Service Instructions: Matthew Kovschak 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. (Deborah K.) (Entered: 09/02/2025)
09/02/202586Amended Motion to Extend Time to File Plan of Reorganization. Filed by Matthew J Kovschak on behalf of Debtor R & L HANDYMAN INC (related document(s)71, 80). (Entered: 09/02/2025)
09/02/202585Response to Motion for Relief from Stay. Re: 2022 Ford F-150 Regular Cab XL 3.3L V6; VIN: 1FTMF1CB2NKE81089 Filed by Matthew J Kovschak on behalf of Debtor R & L HANDYMAN INC (related document(s)69). (Kovschak, Matthew) (Entered: 09/02/2025)