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NO DEADLINE FOR FILING CLAIMS
The Bankruptcy Court has not set a deadline for filing any claims, including Guaranteed Price Refund Claims ("GPR Claims") against Automotive Professionals, Inc ("API"). Creditors will receive notice and directions regarding when and where to file claims against API at a later date.
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UPDATE (11/10/2008)
TRUSTEE’S MOTION TO APPROVE
COMPROMISE WITH OHIO INDEMNITY COMPANY
OBJECTION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 24, 2008
FINAL HEARING DECEMBER 2, 2008
The Trustee has filed a motion seeking to approve a
settlement agreement with Ohio Indemnity Company. The Bankruptcy Court approved the following Notice to Approve Settlement Agreement with Ohio Indemnity Company (the “Notice”). Any written objections to the Trustee’s motion be filed by November 24, 2008, and that the final hearing on approving the Settlement Agreement with Ohio Indemnity Company is scheduled for December 2, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
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UPDATE (11/10/2008)
TRUSTEE’S MOTION FOR AUTHORIZATON
TO ABANDON DEBTOR’S BOOKS AND RECORDS
INITIAL HEARING DECEMBER 2, 2008
The Trustee is asking the Bankruptcy Court to enter an order authorizing the Trustee to abandon approximately 2,800 boxes of documents located at the offices of Automotive Professionals, Inc. (“API”) and at a storage facility maintained by API. The documents the Trustee seeks to abandon include old sales contracts, promotional material and other documents the Trustee has determined are not necessary to administer the bankruptcy case. The hearing is scheduled for December 2, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
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UPDATE (10/27/2008)
TRUSTEE’S MOTION TO APPROVE
COMPROMISE WITH OHIO INDEMNITY COMPANY
INITIAL HEARING OCTOBER 30, 2008
TENTATIVE OBJECTION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 24, 2008
TENTATIVE FINAL HEARING DECEMBER 2, 2008
The Trustee has filed a motion seeking to approve a settlement agreement with Ohio Indemnity Company.
On October 30, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., the Trustee is requesting that the Bankruptcy Court approve the following Notice to Approve Settlement Agreement with Ohio Indemnity Company (the “Notice”). The Notice requests that any written objections to the Trustee’s motion be filed by November 24, 2008, and that the final hearing on approving the Settlement Agreement with Ohio Indemnity Company be scheduled for December 2, 2008.
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UPDATE (10/24/2008)
TRUSTEE'S THIRD MOTION TO APPROVE UNITED CAR CARE, INC. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 30, 2008
The Trustee has filed a motion seeking to approve a settlement agreement with United Car Care, Inc., as agent for the following dealers. This motion is set for hearing on October 30, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
If the settlement agreement is approved by the Bankruptcy Court, all valid repair costs will continue to be paid pursuant to the terms of the vehicle service contracts sold by these automobile dealers. Guaranteed Price Refund Claims are not provided for under any settlement agreements proposed by the Trustee, such claims can be asserted directly against API's bankruptcy estate. The Bankruptcy Court has not set a deadline for filing any claims, including Guaranteed Price Refund Claims against Automotive Professional, Inc.
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UPDATE (10/24/2008)
TRUSTEE'S MOTION TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALMATTERESE INVESTMENTS, LLC SCHEDULED FOR
OCTOBER 30, 2008
The Trustee has filed a motion seeking to approve a settlement agreement with Almatterese Investments, LLC. This motion is set for hearing on October 30, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Almatterese Investments, LLC has selected Courtesy Insurance as its new insurer.
If the settlement agreement is approved by the Bankruptcy Court, all valid repair costs will continue to be paid pursuant to the terms of the vehicle service contracts sold by these automobile dealers. Further, Guaranteed Price Refund Claims are provided for under the settlement agreement.
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UPDATE (10/24/2008)
TRUSTEE'S SECOND MOTION TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH CERTAIN DEALERS (CNA NATIONAL WARRANTY CORPORATION) APPROVED
On September 23, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., the Bankruptcy Court approved a
settlement agreement with the following
dealers. These dealers have selected CNA National Warranty Corporation to handle and process claims. Consumers can make a repair and/or cancellation claim by either contacting their dealer or by CNA National Warranty Corporation directly at 1-800-722-4758.
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UPDATE (10/24/2008)
TRUSTEE'S MOTION TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH AUTOMOTIVE ONALASKA, INC. AND DAHL FORD LA CROSSE, INC. APPROVED
On September 23, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., the Bankruptcy Court approved a
settlement agreement with Automotive Onalaska, Inc. and Dahl Ford La Crosse, Inc. Automotive Onalaska, Inc. and Dahl Ford La Crosse, Inc. have selected Universal Underwriters Insurance Company, a division of Zurich Insurance, to handle claims. Further information regarding claims processing will be available shortly.
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UPDATE (9/05/2008)
DEALERS SETTLEMENT APPROVED
CAREGARD WARRANTY SERVICES, INC.
The Bankruptcy Court has approved various settlement agreements in which CareGard Warranty Services, Inc. would handle and process claims for certain dealers.
If a consumer purchased a vehicle service contract from one of these DEALERS, consumers can make a repair and/or cancellation claim by contacting CAREGARD WARRANTY SERVICES, INC. directly at (888) 543-6343.
This group includes dealers from CT, NM, KY, MA, GA, SD, MI, AR, MD, PA, CA, OR, ID, UT and HI.
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UPDATE (10/24/2008)
DEALERS SETTLEMENTS APPROVED
UNITED CAR CARE, INC.
The Bankruptcy Court has approved various settlement agreements in which United Car Care, Inc. would handle and process claims for certain dealers.
If a consumer purchased a vehicle service contract from one of these
DEALERS, consumers can make a repair and/or cancellation claim by either contacting the dealer directly or by contacting United Car Care, Inc. directly at 1.800.571.2016.
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UPDATE (10/24/2008)
DEALER SETTLEMENTS APPROVED
CNA NATIONAL WARRANTY CORPORATION
The Bankruptcy Court has approved various settlement agreements in which CNA National Warranty Corporation would handle and process claims for certain dealers.
If a consumer purchased a vehicle service contract from one of these DEALERS, consumers can make a repair and/or cancellation claim by contacting CNA National Warranty Corporation directly at 1-800-722-4758.
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UPDATE (10/24/2007)
UNCLAIMED FUNDS PURSUANT TO
TRAVELERS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
On October 30, 2007, the Bankruptcy Court approved the Settlement Agreement that the Trustee reached with The Travelers Indemnity Company ("Travelers"). Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, Travelers will continue to process and pay valid repair claims under Vehicle Service Contracts that are still in force and backed by Travelers. Please click
here for information regarding how valid repair claims will be handled.
On November 20, 2007, the Trustee sent letters to all automobile dealers regarding disbursements of funds.
As of October 1, 2008, nearly 600 DEALERS have not forwarded the necessary paperwork to the Trustee to claim their disbursements. If these Dealers do not claim these funds within the next 60 days, those funds may be forfeited to the API Bankruptcy estate. If you are a dealer on one of these two lists and want to claim your disbursement, please contact the Trustee.
List of Dealers that the mail was returned to the Trustee with no forwarding address
List of Dealers that have not responded to the Trustee
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UPDATE (4/15/2008)
HERB CHAMBERS COMPANIES SETTLEMENT APPROVED
On October 30, 2007, the Bankruptcy Court approved the settlement agreement with the Herb Chambers Companies. All claims related to a vehicle service contract purchased from the Herb Chambers Companies can be resolved by either (1) contacting the dealer directly; or (ii) calling CNA National Warranty Corporation at 1-800-722-4758.
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UPDATE (10/24/2008)
LINDSAY CHEVROLET, LLC AND ALEXANDRIA MOTOR CARS, INC. AND KENNY ROSS
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT SETTLEMENT APPROVED
The Bankruptcy Court approved the settlement agreement with Lindsay Chevrolet, LLC and Alexandria Motor Cars, Inc. and the
settlement agreement with the Kenny Ross Dealers. Consumers can make a repair and/or cancellation claim by contacting either their dealer directly or by contacting Fidelity Warranty Services, Inc. at 1-800-327-5172.
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UPDATE 4/15/2008
TRUSTEE'S MOTION TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH
CERTAIN DEALERS (CNA NATIONAL WARRANTY CORPORATION) APPROVED
On May 1, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. the Bankruptcy Court approved the settlement agreements with the following
dealers. These dealers have selected CNA National Warranty Corporation to handle and process claims. Consumers can make a repair and/or cancellation claim by either contacting their dealer directly or contacting CNA National Warranty Corporation at 1-800-722-4758.
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UPDATE (2/11/2008)
PREMIER DEALER SERVICES' SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT APPROVED
On January 17, 2008, the Bankruptcy Court approved the Settlement Agreement with Premier Dealer Services.
If a consumer purchased a vehicle service contract from one of these DEALERS consumers can make a repair and/or a cancellation claim by contacting Premier Dealer Services:
Premier Dealer Services, Inc.
PO Box 23880
San Diego, CA 92193-3880
Phone: 888-438-0100
Facsimile: 858-522-6203
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This group currently includes dealers from NY, MD, MI, OH, and NJ.
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UPDATE (2/11/2008)
GILLMAN COMPANIES SETTLEMENT APPROVED
On December 20, 2007, the Bankruptcy Court approved the
settlement agreement with the Gillman Companies.
If a consumer purchased a vehicle service contract from one of these
DEALERS consumers can make a repair and/or a cancellation claim by contacting SERVICE GROUP at 877-565-0825.
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UPDATE (11/21/2007)
NEW CONTACT NUMBER FOR
MARATHON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. CLAIMS
Effective on December 10, 2007, consumers and dealers will need to call 1-800-682-9738 or fax 1-800-682-9142 to make a claim for Marathon-backed vehicle service contracts. These new contact numbers are to be used for vehicle service contracts issued by an automobile dealer in any of the following states: Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.
There is currently no process for handling claims for Marathon-backed vehicle service contracts in any of the remaining states.
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Welcome to the Automotive Professionals, Inc.
Chapter 11 Case Administration Website
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On April 13, 2007, Automotive Professionals, Inc. (the "Debtor" or "API") filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division (the "Bankruptcy Court"). The case has been assigned to the Honorable Carol A. Doyle as Case No. 07-B-06720.
On June 12, 2007, the Bankruptcy Court appointed Frances Gecker, an independent third party, to be the Chapter 11 Trustee for API (the "Chapter 11 Trustee"). The bankruptcy process will enable the Chapter 11 Trustee to propose a plan which will pay API's creditors from API's assets obtained and liquidated by the Chapter 11 Trustee.
This website will contain regular updates as to the status of the case, including: (i) answers to frequently asked questions; (ii) Notice of Commencement; and (iii) copies of court documents. As there are more than 300,000 consumer creditors involved and a limited number of people available to personally answer detailed questions, the Chapter 11 Trustee asks that all creditors review all the information and the documents contained on this website, prior to contacting the Chapter 11 Trustee or any other party currently involved in this case.
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