Jorgenson

MEMORANDUM **

Suzanne F. Jorgenson appeals from the judgment of the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel (“BAP”), which affirmed the bankruptcy court’s denial of Jorgenson’s motion to vacate a prior order disallowing her claim against State Line Casino. As the facts and the procedural posture of the case are known to the parties, we repeat them here only as necessary.

We conclude that Jorgenson’s appeal is moot and therefore lack jurisdiction to reach the merits. Consejo de Desarrollo Economico de Mexicali A.C. v. United States, 482 F.3d 1157, 1170 (9th Cir.2007). While Jorgenson’s appeal was pending be fore this court, the bankruptcy court confirmed a bankruptcy plan for State Line Casino, and the related partnership debtors. All assets of State Line Casino were distributed and all creditors with allowed claims were paid in full. The bankruptcy court entered a final decree closing State Line Casino’s bankruptcy on March 31, 2005. State Line Casino no longer exists. Because we can grant no effective relief, Jorgenson’s appeal is constitutionally moot. 1 See In re Focus Media, Inc., 378 F.3d 916, 922 (9th Cir.2004) (stating that a bankruptcy appeal may become constitutionally moot where…