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

    07/29/2026

  • 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
07/29/2026315Notice of Filing Debtor's Statement of Compensation Paid to Ordinary Course Professionals From April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026 Filed by Patricia Redmond on behalf of Debtor The Stephan Co. (related document(s)[56]). (Redmond, Patricia)
07/29/2026314Amended Chapter 11 Monthly Operating Report for the Month Ending: 05/31/2026 Filed by Patricia Redmond on behalf of Debtor The Stephan Co.. (Redmond, Patricia)
07/29/2026Removal of Viewing Restrictions on Transcript Due to No Request for Redaction from Hearing Participants (related document(s)[218]). (Celli, Lidia)
07/20/2026313Certificate of Service Re: of Nelson Crespin Regarding Application for Entry of an Order Authorizing the Future Claimants' Representative to Co-Retain with the Committee of Asbestos Claimants and Employ Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP as Special Insurance Counsel, Effective as of May 14, 2026, Application for Entry of an Order Authorizing the Future Claimants' Representative to Co-Retain with the Committee of Asbestos Claimants and Employ FTI Consulting, Inc. as Financial Advisor, Effective as of May 15, 2026, and Final Order Granting 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)[309], [308], [310]). (Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC (HB))
07/20/2026312Chapter 11 Monthly Operating Report for the Month Ending: 06/30/2026 Filed by Patricia Redmond on behalf of Debtor The Stephan Co.. (Redmond, Patricia)
07/20/2026311Certificate of Service Re: Final Order Granting 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) Granted Related Relief. Filed by Letson Douglass Boots on behalf of Debtor The Stephan Co. (related document(s)[310]). (Boots, Letson)
07/16/2026310Order Granting Motion to Approve Compromise or Settlement 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 (Related Doc # [223]). 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. (Celli, Lidia)
07/15/2026309Application to Employ (and Co-Retain With the Committee of Asbestos Claimants) FTI Consulting, Inc. as Financial Advisor, Effective as of May 15, 2026. Contains negative notice. Filed by Cristina I. Calvar on behalf of Interested Party David Neier
07/15/2026308Application to Employ (and Co-Retain With the Committee of Asbestos Claimants) Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP as Special Insurance Counsel, Effective as of May 14, 2026. Contains negative notice. Filed by Cristina I. Calvar on behalf of Interested Party David Neier
07/10/2026307Certificate of Service Re: of Nelson Crespin Regarding First Interim Fee Application of Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered as Counsel to the Committee of Asbestos Claimants for Allowance of Compensation for Services Rendered and Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred for the Period from December 22, 2025, through March 31, 2026 and First Interim Fee Application of FTI Consulting, Inc. As Financial Advisor for the Committee of Asbestos Claimants for Allowance of Compensation for Services Rendered and Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred for the Period from January 29, 2026 through and Including March 31, 2026 Filed by Other Prof. Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC (related document(s)[306], [305]). (Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC (HB))