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

    03/27/2026

  • 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 Blask

Frost Brown Todd LLP
501 Grant Street
Suite 800
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-513-4300
Email: jblask@fbtgibbons.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
03/27/2026227Determination of Adjournment Request Granted. Hearing will be adjourned to 4/14/26 at 11 am. The hearing date is Not Peremptory. (related document:210 Order (Generic)) (cmf) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
03/17/2026Hearing Rescheduled from 3/17/2026. (related document:210 ORDER ON TRUSTEES MOTIONS TO ABANDON PERSONAL PROPERTY (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). 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 2/11/2026. (kvr)) Hearing scheduled for 03/31/2026 at 11:00 AM, JNP - Courtroom 4C, Camden. (cm) (Entered: 03/17/2026)
03/17/2026226Document re: Amended Notice of Claim to Property (related document:210 Order (Generic), 214 Document filed by Creditor Summitbridge National Investments VIII LLC) filed by Martin J. Weis on behalf of Defy Sports MFG, Inc. as assignee of Summitbridge National Investments VIII LLC. (Weis, Martin) (Entered: 03/17/2026)
03/13/2026225Determination of Adjournment Request Granted. Hearing will be adjourned to 3/31/2026 at 11:00am. The hearing date is Not Peremptory. (related document:210 Order (Generic)) (kvr) (Entered: 03/13/2026)
03/04/2026224Notice of Transfer of Claim re: Claim Transferred From Summitbridge National Investments VIII LLC to DEFY Sports MFG, Inc.. (related document:223 Transfer of Claim filed by Interested Party Defy Sports MFG, Inc. as assignee of Summitbridge National Investments VIII LLC). (lgr) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
03/03/2026Hearing Rescheduled from 3/3/2026. (related document:210 ORDER ON TRUSTEES MOTIONS TO ABANDON PERSONAL PROPERTY (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). 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 2/11/2026. (kvr)) Hearing scheduled for 03/17/2026 at 11:00 AM, JNP - Courtroom 4C, Camden. (cm) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
03/02/2026Receipt of filing fee for Transfer of Claim( 25-16742-JNP) [claims,trclm] ( 28.00) Filing Fee. Receipt number A49288567, fee amount $ 28.00. (re: Doc#223) (U.S. Treasury) (Entered: 03/02/2026)
03/02/2026223Transfer of Claim Amount to be transferred $ 1367792.25.. Fee Amount $ 28. Transfer Agreement 3001 (e) 2 Transferor: Summitbridge National Investments VIII LLC (Claim No. 52, To DEFY Sports MFG, Inc. Filed by Defy Sports MFG, Inc. as assignee of Summitbridge National Investments VIII LLC (Weis, Martin) (Entered: 03/02/2026)
02/26/2026222Notice of Appearance and Request for Service of Notice filed by Martin J. Weis on behalf of Defy Sports MFG, Inc. as assignee of Summitbridge National Investments VIII LLC. (Weis, Martin) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
02/22/2026221BNC Certificate of Notice - Hearing. No. of Notices: 17. Notice Date 02/22/2026. (Admin.) (Entered: 02/23/2026)