Case number: 1:25-bk-16742 - Valken Incorporated - New Jersey Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
  • Case title

    Valken Incorporated

  • Court

    New Jersey (njbke)

  • Chapter

    7

  • Judge

    Jerrold N. Poslusny Jr.

  • Filed

    06/25/2025

  • Last Filing

    12/10/2025

  • Asset

    Yes

  • Vol

    v

Docket Header
NoLOC, TaxReq, CONVERTED, FeeDueMOTION



U.S. Bankruptcy Court
District of New Jersey (Camden)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 25-16742-JNP

Assigned to: Judge Jerrold N. Poslusny Jr.
Chapter 7
Previous chapter 11
Original chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  06/25/2025
Date converted:  10/10/2025
341 meeting:  11/21/2025
Deadline for filing claims:  01/14/2026

Debtor

Valken Incorporated

550 Bridgeton Pike
Suite 15
Mantua, NJ 08051
GLOUCESTER-NJ
Tax ID / EIN: 26-1488626
fdba
Victory Gel Caps, LLC (successor by merger)

dba
Valken Sports


represented by
Jordan Seth Blask

Frost Brown Todd LLP
501 Grant Street
Suite 800
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-513-4300
Email: jblask@fbtlaw.com

Albert Anthony Ciardi, III

Ciardi Ciardi & Astin
1905 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-557-3550
Fax : 215-557-3551
Email: aciardi@ciardilaw.com

Ciardi Ciardi & Astin

1905 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Nicole M. Nigrelli

Ciardi Ciardi & Astin
1905 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-557-3550
Fax : 215-557-3551
Email: nnigrelli@ciardilaw.com

Daniel S. Siedman

Ciardi Ciardi & Astin
1905 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-557-3550
Email: dsiedman@ciardilaw.com

Trustee

Brian Thomas

Brian Thomas, Esq
327 Central Avenue
Suite 103
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 601-6066

represented by
Brian Thomas

Brian Thomas, Esq
327 Central Avenue
Suite 103
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 601-6066
Email: brian@brianthomaslaw.com

Brian S. Thomas

Brian S. Thomas, LLC
327 Central Avenue
Suite 103
Linwood, NJ 08221

Brian S. Thomas

Brian S. Thomas, Esq
327 Central Ave
Suite 103
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 601-6066
Email: brian@brianthomaslaw.com

U.S. Trustee

U.S. Trustee

US Dept of Justice
Office of the US Trustee
One Newark Center Ste 2100
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 645-3014
represented by
Jeffrey M. Sponder

Office of U.S. Trustee
One Newark Center
Newark, NJ 07102
973-645-2379
Email: jeffrey.m.sponder@usdoj.gov

Latest Dockets

Date Filed#Docket Text
12/10/2025182Order Granting Bryan Industrial Properties, Inc.' s Motion to Compel Rejection of Unexpired, Nonresidential, Leases and Surrender of the Leased Premises, or, in the Alternative, for Relief from the Automatic Stay to Allow Landlord to Terminate Such Leases and Regain Possession of the Leased Premises Pursuant to Sections 365 and 362( d) of the Bankruptcy Code. (Related Doc # 171). Service of notice of the entry of this order pursuant to Rule 9022 was made on the appropriate parties. See BNC Certificate of Notice. Signed on 12/10/2025. (kvr) (Entered: 12/10/2025)
12/10/2025181Certification of No Objection in re: Private Sale. (related document:174 Notice of Proposed Private Sale re: 2021 Mercedez-Benz G550W4 - Vin #xxx387551.. Hearing scheduled for 12/16/25 at 11 am. Filed by Brian Thomas on behalf of Brian Thomas. Objections due by 12/9/25. filed by Trustee Brian Thomas). The Clerk hereby certifies that no objection to this Notice of Information has been filed. (lgr) (Entered: 12/10/2025)
12/09/2025Hearing Rescheduled from 12/9/2025. (related document:179 Objection to Abandonment Motions (related document:158 Notice of Proposed Abandonment re: Inventory, equipment, supplies, machinery, furniture, fixtures, personal property, tools/tooling There appears to be no equity given the amount of liens on property. Property may be at various locations including 175 East Freedom Avenue, Anaheim, CA, 1816 North American Street, Anaheim, CA, 1 Hawk Court, Swedesboro, NJ, 420 Ambro Drive, Pittman, NJ, and possibly other locations.. Hearing scheduled for 11/28/25. Filed by Brian Thomas on behalf of Brian Thomas. Objections due by 11/21/25. Modified on 10/22/2025 TO REFLECT INCORRECT HEARING DATE NOTICE WILL NOT BE GENERATED (lgr). filed by Trustee Brian Thomas, 159 Notice of Proposed Abandonment re: Items shipped from China to California and located in cargo containers: Sporting goods located at West Basin CNTR Terminal (Y773) AMS B/L #FFCG258FSTALA052 Goggles located at West Basin CNTR Terminal (Y773) AMS B/L #FFCG258FSTALA052 Plastic helmet lens located at Long Beach CNTR TMNL (WAC8) AMS B/L #TQAM755LGGB25092 Goggles port unknown. Contains goggles sold by Guangzhow Jiayou Arts and Crafts It appears that debtor may have given deposits to acquire these items. The balance due (shipping, demurrage etc.) is approximately $46,664. While the value of the contents may exceed the amount due, the estate does not have the funds available to pay the amount due, or the ability to move and store said items. Additionally, it is unknown whether any creditor liens may attach to these assets.. Hearing scheduled for 11/28/25. Filed by Brian Thomas on behalf of Brian Thomas. Objections due by 11/21/25. Modified on 10/22/2025 TO REFLECT INCORRECT HEARING DATE NOTICE WILL NOT BE GENERATED (lgr). filed by Trustee Brian Thomas, 160 Notice of Proposed Abandonment re: Inventory, equipment, supplies, machinery, furniture, fixtures, personal property, tools/tooling There appears to be no equity given the amount of liens on property. Property may be at various locations including 175 East Freedom Avenue, Anaheim, CA, 1816 North American Street, Anaheim, CA, 1 Hawk Court, Swedesboro, NJ, 420 Ambro Drive, Pittman, NJ, and possibly other locations. Liens on property: Not necessarily in order of priority: Wilmington Savings - $4,800,000.00 McKenna & Associates - $1,060,000.00 Summit Bridge National Investment VIII, LLC - $1,359,000.00 Leaf Capital - $420,000.00 Parkside Funding - $52,000.00 Paypal - $113,000.00 Small Business Administration - $150,000.00 Jules/Flagstar - $1,427,000.00 Various equipment and machinery Leases - Byline Financial Group Coverall Cleaning Services Jules and Associates Jules/Flagstar Leaf Capital Financial Cloud TFC Technology. Hearing scheduled for 11/25/25. Filed by Brian S. Thomas on behalf of Brian Thomas. Objections due by 11/18/25. filed by Trustee Brian Thomas, 161 Notice of Proposed Abandonment re: Items shipped from China to California and located in cargo containers: Sporting goods located at West Basin CNTR Terminal (Y773) AMS B/L #FFCG258FSTALA052 Goggles located at West Basin CNTR Terminal (Y773) AMS B/L #FFCG258FSTALA052 Plastic helmet lens located at Long Beach CNTR TMNL (WAC8) AMS B/L #TQAM755LGGB25092 Goggles port unknown. Contains goggles sold by Guangzhow Jiayou Arts and Crafts It appears that debtor may have given deposits to acquire these items. The balance due (shipping, demurrage etc.) is approximately $46,664. While the value of the contents may exceed the amount due, the estate does not have the funds available to pay the amount due, or the ability to move and store said items. Additionally, it is unknown whether any creditor liens may attach to these assets.. Hearing scheduled for 11/25/25. Filed by Brian S. Thomas on behalf of Brian Thomas. Objections due by 11/18/25. filed by Trustee Brian Thomas) filed by Mark D. Pfeiffer on behalf of Summitbridge National Investments VIII LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service) (Pfeiffer, Mark) Filed by Creditor Summitbridge National Investments VIII LLC) Hearing scheduled for 01/13/2026 at 11:00 AM, JNP - Courtroom 4C, Camden. (cm) (Entered: 12/09/2025)
12/09/2025Minute of 12/9/2025 Hearing Held, OUTCOME: Granted; Order will be signed (related document:171 Motion to Compel Rejection of Unexpired, Nonresidential Leases and Surrender of the Leased Premises, or, in the Alternative, for Relief from the Automatic Stay to Allow Landlord to Terminate Such Leases and Regain Possession of the Leased Premises Pursuant to Sections 365 and 362(D) of the Bankruptcy Code Filed by Jordan Seth Blask on behalf of Bryan Industrial Properties, Inc.. Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 at 11:00 AM, Zoom-Judge Poslusny: join.zoom.us Meeting ID 160 044 7672, Passcode 602555, or call 1-646-828-7666. INCORRECT HEARING DATE, RESCHEDULED TO 12/2/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Motion # 2 Exhibit A # 3 Exhibit B # 4 Exhibit C # 5 Exhibit D) Modified on 11/13/2025 MISSING RELIEF FROM STAY EVENT CODE. FEE NOT PAID (cm). Filed by Creditor Bryan Industrial Properties, Inc.) (cm) (Entered: 12/09/2025)
12/09/2025Minute of 12/9/2025 Hearing Held, OUTCOME: Granted, OTBS (related document:120 Motion for Turnover of Property Filed by Nicole M. Nigrelli on behalf of Valken Incorporated. Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 at 11:00 AM, Zoom-Judge Poslusny: join.zoom.us Meeting ID 160 044 7672, Passcode 602555, or call 1-646-828-7666. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Motion # 2 Certification # 3 Proposed Order) Modified on 9/11/2025: OBJECTION DEADLINE NOT LISTED ON NOTICE OF MOTION. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE NOT FILED (as). Filed by Debtor Valken Incorporated) (cm) (Entered: 12/09/2025)
12/02/2025Minute of 12/2/2025 Hearing Held and Continued. OUTCOME: Adjourned to 12/9/2025 per Text Order on 11/25/2025 (related document:179 Objection to Abandonment Motions (related document:158 Notice of Proposed Abandonment re: Inventory, equipment, supplies, machinery, furniture, fixtures, personal property, tools/tooling There appears to be no equity given the amount of liens on property. Property may be at various locations including 175 East Freedom Avenue, Anaheim, CA, 1816 North American Street, Anaheim, CA, 1 Hawk Court, Swedesboro, NJ, 420 Ambro Drive, Pittman, NJ, and possibly other locations.. Hearing scheduled for 11/28/25. Filed by Brian Thomas on behalf of Brian Thomas. Objections due by 11/21/25. Modified on 10/22/2025 TO REFLECT INCORRECT HEARING DATE NOTICE WILL NOT BE GENERATED (lgr). filed by Trustee Brian Thomas, 159 Notice of Proposed Abandonment re: Items shipped from China to California and located in cargo containers: Sporting goods located at West Basin CNTR Terminal (Y773) AMS B/L #FFCG258FSTALA052 Goggles located at West Basin CNTR Terminal (Y773) AMS B/L #FFCG258FSTALA052 Plastic helmet lens located at Long Beach CNTR TMNL (WAC8) AMS B/L #TQAM755LGGB25092 Goggles port unknown. Contains goggles sold by Guangzhow Jiayou Arts and Crafts It appears that debtor may have given deposits to acquire these items. The balance due (shipping, demurrage etc.) is approximately $46,664. While the value of the contents may exceed the amount due, the estate does not have the funds available to pay the amount due, or the ability to move and store said items. Additionally, it is unknown whether any creditor liens may attach to these assets.. Hearing scheduled for 11/28/25. Filed by Brian Thomas on behalf of Brian Thomas. Objections due by 11/21/25. Modified on 10/22/2025 TO REFLECT INCORRECT HEARING DATE NOTICE WILL NOT BE GENERATED (lgr). filed by Trustee Brian Thomas, 160 Notice of Proposed Abandonment re: Inventory, equipment, supplies, machinery, furniture, fixtures, personal property, tools/tooling There appears to be no equity given the amount of liens on property. Property may be at various locations including 175 East Freedom Avenue, Anaheim, CA, 1816 North American Street, Anaheim, CA, 1 Hawk Court, Swedesboro, NJ, 420 Ambro Drive, Pittman, NJ, and possibly other locations. Liens on property: Not necessarily in order of priority: Wilmington Savings - $4,800,000.00 McKenna & Associates - $1,060,000.00 Summit Bridge National Investment VIII, LLC - $1,359,000.00 Leaf Capital - $420,000.00 Parkside Funding - $52,000.00 Paypal - $113,000.00 Small Business Administration - $150,000.00 Jules/Flagstar - $1,427,000.00 Various equipment and machinery Leases - Byline Financial Group Coverall Cleaning Services Jules and Associates Jules/Flagstar Leaf Capital Financial Cloud TFC Technology. Hearing scheduled for 11/25/25. Filed by Brian S. Thomas on behalf of Brian Thomas. Objections due by 11/18/25. filed by Trustee Brian Thomas, 161 Notice of Proposed Abandonment re: Items shipped from China to California and located in cargo containers: Sporting goods located at West Basin CNTR Terminal (Y773) AMS B/L #FFCG258FSTALA052 Goggles located at West Basin CNTR Terminal (Y773) AMS B/L #FFCG258FSTALA052 Plastic helmet lens located at Long Beach CNTR TMNL (WAC8) AMS B/L #TQAM755LGGB25092 Goggles port unknown. Contains goggles sold by Guangzhow Jiayou Arts and Crafts It appears that debtor may have given deposits to acquire these items. The balance due (shipping, demurrage etc.) is approximately $46,664. While the value of the contents may exceed the amount due, the estate does not have the funds available to pay the amount due, or the ability to move and store said items. Additionally, it is unknown whether any creditor liens may attach to these assets.. Hearing scheduled for 11/25/25. Filed by Brian S. Thomas on behalf of Brian Thomas. Objections due by 11/18/25. filed by Trustee Brian Thomas) filed by Mark D. Pfeiffer on behalf of Summitbridge National Investments VIII LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service) (Pfeiffer, Mark) Filed by Creditor Summitbridge National Investments VIII LLC) Hearing scheduled for 12/09/2025 at 11:00 AM, JNP - Courtroom 4C, Camden. (cm) (Entered: 12/02/2025)
12/02/2025Minute of 12/2/2025 Hearing Held and Continued. OUTCOME: Adjourned to 12/9/2025 per Text Order on 11/25/2025 (related document:171 Motion to Compel Rejection of Unexpired, Nonresidential Leases and Surrender of the Leased Premises, or, in the Alternative, for Relief from the Automatic Stay to Allow Landlord to Terminate Such Leases and Regain Possession of the Leased Premises Pursuant to Sections 365 and 362(D) of the Bankruptcy Code Filed by Jordan Seth Blask on behalf of Bryan Industrial Properties, Inc.. Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 at 11:00 AM, Zoom-Judge Poslusny: join.zoom.us Meeting ID 160 044 7672, Passcode 602555, or call 1-646-828-7666. INCORRECT HEARING DATE, RESCHEDULED TO 12/2/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Motion # 2 Exhibit A # 3 Exhibit B # 4 Exhibit C # 5 Exhibit D) Modified on 11/13/2025 MISSING RELIEF FROM STAY EVENT CODE. FEE NOT PAID (cm). Filed by Creditor Bryan Industrial Properties, Inc.) Hearing scheduled for 12/09/2025 at 11:00 AM, JNP - Courtroom 4C, Camden. (cm) (Entered: 12/02/2025)
12/02/2025Minute of 12/2/2025 Hearing Held and Continued. OUTCOME: Adjourned to 12/9/2025 per Text Order on 11/25/2025 (related document:120 Motion for Turnover of Property Filed by Nicole M. Nigrelli on behalf of Valken Incorporated. Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 at 11:00 AM, Zoom-Judge Poslusny: join.zoom.us Meeting ID 160 044 7672, Passcode 602555, or call 1-646-828-7666. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Motion # 2 Certification # 3 Proposed Order) Modified on 9/11/2025: OBJECTION DEADLINE NOT LISTED ON NOTICE OF MOTION. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE NOT FILED (as). Filed by Debtor Valken Incorporated) Hearing scheduled for 12/09/2025 at 11:00 AM, JNP - Courtroom 4C, Camden. (cm) (Entered: 12/02/2025)
11/25/2025Text Order: Matters originally listed for 12/2/2025 docket numbers 120, 171 and 179 will be adjourned until 12/9/2025 at 11:00am per Judge Poslusny. Signed on 11/25/2025. (kvr) (Entered: 11/25/2025)
11/25/2025180Notice of Appearance and Request for Service of Notice filed by Ira Deiches on behalf of Ira Recupero Properties, LLC. (Deiches, Ira) (Entered: 11/25/2025)