Posted on February 29th, 2012 • by Bill Cawthon
U.S. Judge Arthur J. Gonzalez, who presided over Chrysler’s bankruptcy in 2009, is ending his sixteen years on the bench. Tomorrow, March first, Gonzalez will be succeeded by Cecilia G. Morris as the Chief Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Gonzalez will take up a new position [...]
Posted on April 29th, 2010 • by Bill Cawthon
Two former Chrysler dealers who lost their franchises last year may get to see company e-mails that included personal criticisms like “too litigious” which may have unfairly influenced termination decisions. If U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Arthur Gonzalez follows his initial reaction, transcripts of previously sealed Chrysler LLC e-mails will be furnished to Jim Tarbox of [...]
Posted on January 21st, 2010 • by David Zatz
The old Chrysler, Old Carco or Chrysler LLC (as opposed to Chrysler Group LLC), has had its bankruptcy process moved forward as Judge Arthur Gonzalez approved the company’s disclosure statement and voting process for liquidation. Michigan tax and environmental agencies are demanding priority, as the old company owes some taxes and $2.8 million in environmental [...]
Posted on September 1st, 2009 • by David Zatz
The eleven dealers who sued to have their franchises reinstated on the basis that state franchise laws had precedence over the federal bankruptcy law have had their suit dismissed by Judge Arthur Gonzalez.