Case number: 8:25-bk-08937 - The Stephan Co. - Florida Middle Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
  • Case title

    The Stephan Co.

  • Court

    Florida Middle (flmbke)

  • Chapter

    11

  • Judge

    Catherine Peek McEwen

  • Filed

    11/26/2025

  • Last Filing

    04/27/2026

  • Asset

    Yes

  • Vol

    v

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U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Middle District of Florida (Tampa)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 8:25-bk-08937-CPM

Assigned to: Catherine Peek McEwen
Chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  11/26/2025
341 meeting:  12/29/2025
Deadline for filing claims:  02/04/2026

Debtor

The Stephan Co.

7901 4th St. N.
Suite 300
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
PINELLAS-FL
Tax ID / EIN: 59-0676812
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Williamsport Bowman Barber Supply

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614 Barber Supply

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Appleton Barber Supply

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Morris Flamingo

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Norva Barber Supply

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MD Barber Supply


represented by
Letson Douglass Boots

Verrill Dana
100 Middle Street
Portland, ME 04101
207-253-4530
Fax : 207-774-7499
Email: lboots@verrill-law.com

Robert J Keach

Verrill Dana LLP
1 Portland Square
Portland, ME 04101
207-774-4000
Email: rkeach@verrill-law.com

Jennifer Novo

Verrill Dana LLP
One Portland Square
Portland, ME 04101
207-253-4542
Email: jnovo@verrill-law.com

Patricia Redmond

Stearns Weaver Miller
150 West Flagler Street
Suite 2200
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 789-3553
Fax : (305) 789-3395
Email: predmond@stearnsweaver.com

U.S. Trustee

United States Trustee - TPA

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

represented by
Nathan A Wheatley

DOJ-Ust
170 N. High St.
Ste 200
Columbus, OH 43215
614-469-7446
Email: nathan.a.wheatley@usdoj.gov

Creditor Committee

Official Committee of Asbestos Claimants
represented by
Matthew E Beckerman

CAPLIN & DRYSDALE, CHARTERED
1200 New Hampshire Avenue NW, 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
202-862-5052

Allegra Kauffman

Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered
1200 New Hampshire Ave NW
Ste 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
202-862-5000
Email: rdavis@capdale.com

Todd E Phillips

Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered
1200 New Hampshire Avenue NW
8th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
202-862-7850

James P Wehner

Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered
1200 New Hampshire Avenue NW
8th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
202-862-5075

Latest Dockets

Date Filed#Docket Text
04/27/2026231Certificate of Service Re: of Eladio Perez Regarding Order Granting Agreed Motion for Approval of Confidentiality Agreement and Protective Order. Filed by Other Prof. Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC (related document(s)[230]). (Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC (HS))
04/24/2026230Order Granting Motion For Protective Order (Related Doc # [157]). Service Instructions: Patricia Redmond 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. (Pierce, Brenton)
04/24/2026229Certificate of Service Re: of Sonia Akter Regarding Notice of Hearing Scheduled for June 4, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. (prevailing Eastern Time), Debtors Motion Pursuant to Sections 105(a) and 363 of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rules 2002, 6004 and 9019(a) for an Order (I) Approving the FFIC Settlement Agreement, Release and Policy Buyback, (II) Approving the Sale of the FFIC Policies Free and Clear, (III) Enjoining Claims, and (IV) Granting Related Relief, and Notice of Debtors Motion Pursuant to Sections 105(a) and 363 of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rules 2002, 6004 and 9019(a) for an Order (I) Approving the FFIC Settlement Agreement, Release and Policy Buyback, (II) Approving the Sale of the FFIC Policies Free and Clear, (III) Enjoining Claims, and (IV) Granting Related Relief. Filed by Other Prof. Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC (related document(s)[223], [227], [224]). (Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC (HS))
04/23/2026228Certificate of Service Re: of Nelson Crespin Regarding Notice of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case, Order Approving Motion to Exclude Talc Asbestos Claimants from Applicability of the Proof of Claims Bar Date, Debtors Motion Pursuant to Sections 105(a) and 363 of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rules 2002, 6004 and 9019(a) for an Order (I) Approving the FFIC Settlement Agreement, Release and Policy Buyback, (II) Approving the Sale of the FFIC Policies Free and Clear, (III) Enjoining Claims, and (IV) Granting Related Relief, and Notice of Debtors Motion Pursuant to Sections 105(a) and 363 of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rules 2002, 6004 and 9019(a) for an Order (I) Approving the FFIC Settlement Agreement, Release and Policy Buyback, (II) Approving the Sale of the FFIC Policies Free and Clear, (III) Enjoining Claims, and (IV) Granting Related Relief. Filed by Other Prof. Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC (related document(s)[99], [223], [23], [224]). (Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC (HS))
04/23/2026227Notice of Hearing on Motion to Approve Compromise of Controversy or Settlement Agreement Filed by Patricia Redmond on behalf of Debtor The Stephan Co. (related document(s)[223]). Hearing scheduled for 6/4/2026 at 03:30 PM at Tampa, FL - Courtroom 8B, Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse, 801 N. Florida Avenue. (Redmond, Patricia)
04/23/2026Preliminary Hearing Scheduled for 06/04/2026 03:30 PM Tampa, FL - Courtroom 8B, Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse, 801 N. Florida Avenue. Re: Motion to Approve Compromise of Controversy or Settlement Agreement.. Doc [223]. This entry is not an official notice of hearing from the court. Noticing Instructions: The Court directs Patricia Redmond 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)[223]). (Miguenes, Bill)
04/23/2026226Notice of 2004 Examination of Hartford Fire Insurance Company. Filed by Allegra Kauffman on behalf of Creditor Committee Official Committee of Asbestos Claimants. (Kauffman, Allegra)
04/23/2026225Notice of 2004 Examination of Hartford Casualty Insurance Company. Filed by Allegra Kauffman on behalf of Creditor Committee Official Committee of Asbestos Claimants. (Kauffman, Allegra)
04/22/2026224Notice of Intent to Compromise Pursuant To Sections 105(A) And 363 Of The Bankruptcy Code And Bankruptcy Rules 2002, 6004 And 9019(A) For An Order (I) Approving The FFIC Settlement Agreement, Release And Policy Buyback, (II) Approving The Sale Of The FFIC Policies Free And Clear, (III) Enjoining Claims, And (IV) Granting Related Relief Filed by Patricia Redmond on behalf of Debtor The Stephan Co.. (Redmond, Patricia)
04/22/2026223Motion to Approve Compromise of Controversy or Settlement Agreement. . Filed by Patricia Redmond on behalf of Debtor The Stephan Co.. (Redmond, Patricia)