Great Southern Copackers LLC
11
Luis Ernesto Rivera II
08/20/2026
09/30/2026
Yes
v
| PlnDue, Subchapter_V, SmBus |
Assigned to: Bankruptcy Judge Luis Ernesto Rivera II Chapter 11 Voluntary Asset |
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Debtor Great Southern Copackers LLC
3900 Frontage Rd. S Lakeland, FL 33815 POLK-FL Tax ID / EIN: 99-4104995 aka Great Southern Beverages |
represented by |
Justin M Luna
Latham, Luna, Eden & Beaudine, LLP 201 S. Orange Ave., Suite 1400 Orlando, FL 32801 (407) 481-5800 Fax : (407) 481-5801 Email: jluna@lathamluna.com |
Trustee Michael C Markham
400 N. Ashley Drive Ste 3100 Tampa, FL 33602 727-480-5118 |
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U.S. Trustee United States Trustee - TPA
Timberlake Annex, Suite 1200 501 E Polk Street Tampa, FL 33602 813-228-2000 |
represented by |
Scott E Bomkamp
DOJ-Ust United States Trustee 400 W. Washington St. Ste 1100 Orlando, FL 32801 407-648-6069 Email: scott.e.bomkamp@usdoj.gov |
| Date Filed | # | Docket Text |
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| 09/30/2026 | The United States Trustee states that the initial meeting of creditors was held and concluded on 9/25/26. Filed by U.S. Trustee United States Trustee - TPA. (Bomkamp, Scott) | |
| 09/30/2026 | 64 | Pre-Status Conference Report Filed by Justin M Luna on behalf of Debtor Great Southern Copackers LLC. (Attachments: # (1) List of 20 Largest Unsecured Creditors) (Luna, Justin) |
| 09/29/2026 | 63 | Notice of Preliminary Hearing on Expedited Motion for Entry of an Order (I) Authorizing Designation of a Stalking Horse Bidder and Approving Bidding and Auction Procedures; (II) Scheduling Bid Deadlines, an Auction, and a Final Sale Hearing; (III) Approving the Form and Manner of Sale Notice; (IV) Authorizing the Sale of Equipment Free and Clear of Liens, Claims, Encumbrances, and Interests; and (V) Granting Related Relief Filed by Justin M Luna on behalf of Debtor Great Southern Copackers LLC (related document(s)[61]). Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2026 at 10:00 AM at Tampa, FL - Courtroom 9A, Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse, 801 N Florida Avenue. (Luna, Justin) |
| 09/29/2026 | 62 | Notice of Withdrawal of Pleadings without Prejudice (Notice of 2004 Examination of Lakeland Industrial (Doc. No. 55); 2.Notice of 2004 Examination of Royal Unibrew A/S (Doc. No. 56); and 3.Notice of 2004 Examination of Climate First Bank (Doc. No. 57) Filed by Justin M Luna on behalf of Debtor Great Southern Copackers LLC (related document(s)[55], [56], [57]). (Luna, Justin) |
| 09/29/2026 | Preliminary Hearing Scheduled for 10/14/2026 10:00 AM Tampa, FL - Courtroom 9A, Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse, 801 N Florida Avenue. Re: Expedited Motion for Entry of an Order (I) Authorizing Designation of a Stalking Horse Bidder and Approving Bidding and Auction Procedures; (II) Scheduling Bid Deadlines, an Auction, and a Final Sale Hearing; (III) Approving the Form and Manner of Sale Notice; (IV) Authorizing the Sale of Equipment Free and Clear of Liens, Claims, Encumbrances, and Interests; and (V) Granting Related Relief Doc [61]. This entry is not an official notice of hearing from the court. Noticing Instructions: The Court directs Justin M Luna 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)[61]). (Miguenes, Bill) | |
| 09/25/2026 | 61 | Expedited Motion for Entry of an Order (I) Authorizing Designation of a Stalking Horse Bidder and Approving Bidding and Auction Procedures; (II) Scheduling Bid Deadlines, an Auction, and a Final Sale Hearing; (III) Approving the Form and Manner of Sale Notice; (IV) Authorizing the Sale of Equipment Free and Clear of Liens, Claims, Encumbrances, and Interests; and (V) Granting Related Relief Filed by Justin M Luna on behalf of Debtor Great Southern Copackers LLC (Attachments: # (1) List of 20 Largest Unsecured Creditors) |
| 09/25/2026 | 59 | Proof of Service Re: Second Interim Order Granting Debtor's Emergency Motion To Use Cash Collateral And Notice Of Continued Hearing. Filed by Justin M Luna on behalf of Debtor Great Southern Copackers LLC (related document(s)[53]). (Attachments: # (1) List of 20 Largest Unsecured Creditors) (Luna, Justin) |
| 09/25/2026 | A properly docketed and related Proof or Certificate of Service for Order 53 is not indicated on the docket. Justin Luna 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) | |
| 09/23/2026 | 60 | Hearing Proceeding Memo: Hearing Held - APPEARANCES: Justin Luna, Michael Markham, Adisley Cortez Rodriguez, Amy Mayer, Alan Crane, Joseph Zito, Karen Bifferato, Scott Glauberg WITNESSES: EVIDENCE: RULING: *(1) Continued Emergency Motion to Use Cash Collateral Filed by Justin M Luna on behalf of Debtor Great Southern Copackers LLC (Attachments: # [1] List of 20 Largest Unsecured Creditors) Doc #14 - Continued to 10/14/2026 at 10:00 am, Announced in Open Court No Further Notice Given (2) Continued Emergency Motion to Compel the Landlord to Provide Immediate Access to the Premises and Turnover Property of the Estate Filed by Justin M Luna on behalf of Debtor Great Southern Copackers LLC (Attachments: # [1] List of 20 Largest Unsecured Creditors) Doc #24- Continued to 10/14/2026 at 10:00 am, Announced in Open Court No Further Notice Given *(3) Expedited Motion for Relief from Stay. (Fee Paid.) Re: Equipment Collateral. Under 11 U.S.C. § 362(d) and (d)(2) and for Waiver of the 14-Day Stay Under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 4001(a)(4) and Local Rule 4001-1(c)(3) Filed by Alan R Crane on behalf of Creditor Climate First Bank Doc #32 - Continued to 10/14/2026 at 10:00 am, stay remains in effect, inspection rights, proof of insurance within 7 days O/Luna **File Sale Motion by 9/25/2026 and set hearing on 10/14/2026, bid deadline 10/21/2026 with a hearing to approve sale on 10/26/2026 at 11:00 am in Courtroom 9A** 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) |
| 09/22/2026 | 58 | Response to (and Objection to) Climate First Bank's Expedited Motion for Relief from the Automatic Stay Filed by Justin M Luna on behalf of Debtor Great Southern Copackers LLC (related document(s)[32]). (Luna, Justin) |