Case number: 2:23-bk-20019 - BRIDGER STEEL, INC. - Montana Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
  • Case title

    BRIDGER STEEL, INC.

  • Court

    Montana (mtbke)

  • Chapter

    7

  • Judge

    BENJAMIN P. HURSH

  • Filed

    02/24/2023

  • Last Filing

    07/11/2025

  • Asset

    Yes

  • Vol

    v

Docket Header
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court of Montana
U.S. Bankruptcy Court District of Montana (Butte)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 2:23-bk-20019-BPH

Assigned to: BENJAMIN P. HURSH
Chapter 7
Previous chapter 11
Original chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  02/24/2023
Date converted:  06/13/2023
341 meeting:  07/13/2023
Deadline for filing claims:  08/22/2023
Deadline for filing claims (govt.):  08/23/2023
Deadline for objecting to discharge:  09/11/2023

Debtor

BRIDGER STEEL, INC.

2110 OVERLAND AVENUE
STE. 122
BILLINGS, MT 59102
GALLATIN-MT
Tax ID / EIN: 90-0639801
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BRIDGER STEEL BELGRADE, INC.

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BRIDGER STEEL BILLINGS, INC.

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BRIDGER STEEL SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC

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BRIDGER STEEL HELENA, INC.

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BRIDGER STEEL CASPER, INC.

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BRIDGER STEEL GREAT FALLS, INC.


represented by
MOLLY CONSIDINE

STE 300, THE FRATT BLDG
2817 2ND AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
406-252-8500
Email: mconsidine@ppbglaw.com

Molly Considine

Patten, Peterman, Bekkedahl & Green PLLC
2817 2nd Avenue, North, Suite 300
Billings, MT 59101
406-252-8500
Fax : 406-294-9500
Email: mconsidine@ppbglaw.com

JAMES A PATTEN

STE 300, THE FRATT BLDG
2817 2ND AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
(406) 252-8500
Fax : (406) 294-9500
Email: apatten@ppbglaw.com

Trustee

RICHARD J. SAMSON

310 W. Spruce St.
MISSOULA, MT 59802
406 721-7772

represented by
TRENT M. GARDNER

Goetz, Geddes & Gardner, P.C.
PO Box 6580
Bozeman, MT 59771-6580
406-587-0618
Fax : 406-587-5144
Email: tgardner@goetzlawfirm.com

RICHARD J. SAMSON

310 W. Spruce St.
MISSOULA, MT 59802
406 721-7772
Email: rjs@CSBlawoffice.com

U.S. Trustee

OFFICE OF THE U.S. TRUSTEE

US DEPT OF JUSTICE
550 WEST FORT ST, RM 698
BOISE, ID 83724
208-334-1300
represented by
BRETT R CAHOON

DOJ-Ust
550 West Fort St.
Ste 698
Boise, ID 83724
208-334-1300
Email: Brett.R.Cahoon@usdoj.gov

Latest Dockets

Date Filed#Docket Text
07/11/2025458Notice of Withdrawal of Attorney Filed by RICHARD J. SAMSON. (GARDNER, TRENT)
07/03/2025457BNC Certificate of Mailing - Order on Application for Administrative Expenses. (related document(s) [456] Order on Application/Motion for Administrative Expenses). No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 07/03/2025. (Admin.)
07/01/2025456Order Denying Application For Administrative Expenses (Related Doc # [357]), Sustaining Objection to Application For Administrative Expenses (Related Doc # [440]) Signed by Judge Benjamin Hursh on 7/1/2025. (CEH)
07/01/2025455Transcript (Excerpts) regarding Hearing Held 11/6/2024 RE: Application for Administrative Expenses. Remote electronic access to the transcript is restricted until 9/29/2025. The transcript may be viewed at the Bankruptcy Court Clerk's Office. [For information call the clerk's office or contact the Court Reporter/Transcriber JoAnn Jett Corson, Telephone number (406) 829-7123.] (related document(s) [398] Application/Motion for Administrative Expenses filed by Creditor Alpine Fir, LLC, Creditor Grand Fir, LLC, [400] Reply/Response filed by Creditor PSB Credit Services, Inc.). Notice of Intent to Request Redaction Deadline Due By 7/8/2025. Redaction Request Due By 7/22/2025. Redacted Transcript Submission Due By 8/1/2025. Transcript access will be restricted through 9/29/2025. (CEH)
06/24/2025454PDF with attached Audio File. Court Date & Time [ 6/24/2025 9:21:48 AM ]. File Size [ 11944 KB ]. Run Time [ 00:24:53 ]. (AdminMontana).
06/24/2025453Minutes of Hearing Held; Both parties stated their stance and court will take under review. Order to follow. Exhibits A-E admitted on the record from Order [448] Appearances by: Trent Gardner, Patrick Giel, Christy Brandon, and Molly Considine Observing. Hearing commenced at 09:21 AM and concluded at 09:46 AM (related document(s) [448] Order Approving Stipulation, Order Setting Hearing). (AEB).
06/22/2025452BNC Certificate of Mailing - Order on Application to Employ. (related document(s) [451] Order on Application/Motion to Employ). No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 06/22/2025. (Admin.)
06/20/2025451Order Denying Application to Employ Professional Without Prejudice. If the Trustee has contrary authority supporting his position, nothing in this order prevents Trustee from seeking reconsideration of the Application. (Related Doc # [450]). Signed by Judge Benjamin Hursh on 6/20/2025. (SMO)
06/16/2025450Application to Employ Natalya Abdrsalova as to Serve as Expert Witness in Adv. Proceeding No. 2:25-ap-02005 . Filed by Trustee RICHARD J. SAMSON. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - CV for Proposed Professional # (2) Exhibit B - Affidavit of Proposed Professional) (SAMSON, RICHARD)
05/30/2025449BNC Certificate of Mailing - Order on Stipulation. (related document(s) [448] Order Approving Stipulation). No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 05/30/2025. (Admin.)