In Re: Shirley Foose McClure
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Background
The Motion stems from a bankruptcy proceeding pending for approximately ten years. In December 2012, Debtor filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. (See Chapter 11 Voluntary Petition, In re Shirley Foose McClure, No. 1:13-bk-10386- GM (Bankr. C.D. Cal. Dec. 12, 2012) (Dkt. 1) (hereinafter “Bankr. Dkt.”).) Bankruptcy Judge Mund has presided over the case since January 18, 2013. (Bankr. Dkt. 36.) Landau Law is a law firm representing the former Chapter 11 Trustee, John P. Reitman (“Trustee Reitman”), who is also a partner at the firm. (See Bankr. Dkts. 1124, 1133.)
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Case No.: 8:22-cv-1337-FWS Date: December 15, 2022 Title: In Re: Shirley Foose McClure
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