Case number: 6:26-bk-10371 - American Structural Systems Inc. - Kansas Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
  • Case title

    American Structural Systems Inc.

  • Court

    Kansas (ksbke)

  • Chapter

    11

  • Judge

    Mitchell L. Herren

  • Filed

    04/13/2026

  • Last Filing

    04/27/2026

  • Asset

    Yes

  • Vol

    v

Docket Header
SmBus, Subchapter_V, PlnDue



U.S. Bankruptcy Court
District of Kansas (Wichita)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 26-10371

Assigned to: Judge Mitchell L. Herren
Chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  04/13/2026
341 meeting initially set for:  05/15/2026
341 meeting (re)scheduled for:  05/15/2026
Deadline for filing claims:  06/22/2026
Deadline for filing claims (govt.):  10/13/2026

Debtor

American Structural Systems Inc.

208 S Laura, Ste 2
Wichita, KS 67211
SEDGWICK-KS
Tax ID / EIN: 27-3446599

represented by
Nicholas R Grillot

Hinkle Law Firm, L.L.C.
1617 N. Waterfront Parkway
Suite 400
Wichita, KS 67206-6693
316-267-2000
Fax : 316-660-6523
Email: ngrillot@hinklaw.com

Lora J Smith

Hinkle Law Firm
1617 North Waterfront Parkway
Suite 400
Wichita, KS 67206
316-267-2000
Email: lsmith@hinklaw.com

Trustee

Kent L Adams

2861 N Tee Time Ct
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 641-0260

 
 
U.S. Trustee

U.S. Trustee

Office of the United States Trustee
301 North Main Suite 1150
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 269-6637
represented by
Richard A Kear

DOJ-Ust
301 N Main St
Suite 1150
Wichita, KS 67202
202-573-6945
Email: richard.kear@usdoj.gov

John Nemecek

DOJ-Ust
301 North Main Street
Ste 1150
Wichita, KS 67202
202-557-5810
Email: john.nemecek@usdoj.gov

Jordan M Sickman

DOJ-Ust
301 North Main
Suite 1150
Wichita, KS 67202
202-834-0394
Email: jordan.sickman@usdoj.gov

Latest Dockets

Date Filed#Docket Text
04/27/202630Document filed in support of : Schedule A/B, Schedule D - Creditors Having Claims Secured by Property, Schedule E/F, Schedule G: Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases, Schedule H - Codebtors, Summary of Assets and Liabilities, Statement of Financial Affairs, Declaration Under Penalty of Perjury with Certificate of Service on 4/27/26.AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT 11 USC 1116 APPENDAGE TO SCHEDULES Filed by Debtor American Structural Systems Inc. (RE: related document(s)29 Schedule A/B, Schedule D - Creditors Having Claims Secured by Property, Schedule E/F, Schedule G: Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases, Schedule H - Codebtors, Summary of Assets and Liabilities, Statement of Financial Affairs, Declaration Under Penalty of Perjury). (Grillot, Nicholas) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
04/27/202629Schedule A/B: Property Non-Individual , Schedule D: Non-Individual Creditors Having Claims Secured by Property ., Schedule E/F: Creditors Who Have Unsecured Claims Non-Individual , Schedule G: Non-Individual-Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases , Schedule H Non-Individual-Codebtors , Summary of Assets and Liabilities for Non-Individual , Statement of Financial Affairs for Non-Individual , Declaration Under Penalty of Perjury for Non-individual Debtors. Filed by Debtor American Structural Systems Inc.. (Grillot, Nicholas) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
04/23/202628
ORDER CONTINUING HEARING.


Reason for continuance: final hearing. So ORDERED by s/ Mitchell L. Herren. (related documents 10 Motion to Use or Prohibit Use of Cash Collateral, 11 Motion for Continuation of Utility Service) Final Hearing to be held on 5/7/2026 at 10:30 AM Wichita Courtroom 150 for 10 and for 11, (waa)

THE MOVING PARTY IS TO SERVE THIS ORDER ON PARTIES NOT RECEIVING ELECTRONIC NOTICE AND FILE A CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE WITH THE COURT. (When filing a certificate of service for this order, relate it back to the epo category.)

This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.

(Entered: 04/24/2026)
04/23/202627Courtroom Minute Sheet (MLH), Ruling: Debtor will make some minor changes to the proposed orders as discussed with the UST. These changes will be reflected in the interim orders. Motions are granted on an interim basis. Continued to 5/7/26 @ 10:30 a.m. for Final Hrg. (RE: related document(s)10 Motion to Use or Prohibit Use of Cash Collateral filed by Debtor American Structural Systems Inc., 11 Motion for Continuation of Utility Service filed by Debtor American Structural Systems Inc.) (waa) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
04/16/202626BNC Certificate of Mailing. (RE: related document(s)19 Order DIP Pay Taxes) Notice Date 04/16/2026. (Admin.) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
04/16/202625BNC Certificate of Mailing. (RE: related document(s)18 Order to Correct Voluntary Petition) Notice Date 04/16/2026. (Admin.) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
04/16/202624BNC Certificate of Mailing - Meeting of Creditors. (RE: related document(s)20 Meeting of Creditors Chapter 11) Notice Date 04/16/2026. (Admin.) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
04/15/202623Certificate of Service (related document(s): 10 Motion to Use Cash Collateral. and Granting Adequate Protection filed by Debtor American Structural Systems Inc., 11 Motion for Continuation of Utility Service and Approval of Adequate Assurance of Payment to Utility Company Under Section 366(b) filed by Debtor American Structural Systems Inc., 15 Order on Motion to Expedite Hearing, 20 Meeting of Creditors Chapter 11, 22 Scheduling Chapter 11 Status Conference) Filed by Debtor American Structural Systems Inc. (RE: related document(s)10 Motion to Use Cash Collateral. and Granting Adequate Protection, 11 Motion for Continuation of Utility Service and Approval of Adequate Assurance of Payment to Utility Company Under Section 366(b) , 15 Order on Motion to Expedite Hearing, 20 Meeting of Creditors Chapter 11, 22 Scheduling Chapter 11 Status Conference). (Grillot, Nicholas) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
04/14/202622Order Scheduling Chapter 11 Status Conference Signed on 4/14/2026 Status hearing to be held on 6/11/2026 at 10:30 AM at Wichita Courtroom 150. Pre-Status Report Due By 5/28/2026. (waa) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
04/14/202621Notice of Objection Deadline. Proposed Hearing to be held 5/20/2026 at 11:00 am. Certificate of Service on 4/13/2026. Filed by Nicholas R Grillot on behalf of American Structural Systems Inc. (RE: related document(s)17 Application to Employ Hinkle Law Firm LLC as Counsel for Debtor Filed on behalf of Debtor American Structural Systems Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Creditor Matrix), with Certificate of Service.) Objections due by 5/4/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Creditor Matrix) (Grillot, Nicholas) (Entered: 04/14/2026)