Engine maker Briggs & Stratton files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Pandemic pushes the manufacturer into reorganization, has secured secured debtor-in-possession financing of $677.5 million.
PG&E reaches bankruptcy deal with California governor
The utility’s outdated system triggered a series of catastrophic wildfires in 2017 and 2018.
Insolvencies up last year as business filings rise for first time since 2001 [UPDATED]
The mining, oil and gas sector led the way with a 75% increase.
Trident bankruptcy may show lenders viewing industry differently: CAPP
Trident is abandoning 4,392 licensed wells, pipelines and other facilities.
American Apparel stages comeback with a few twists and a Canadian owner
Gildan Activewear won an auction to buy American Apparel, after it entered bankruptcy protection.
Bankrupt Takata’s air bags still out there; huge replacement challenge
100 million inflators installed worldwide, could take years to get them off the road.
US Steel Canada begins sale under creditor protection
Lake Erie and Hamilton Works operations employ about 2,000 workers.
Ivanhoe Energy declares bankruptcy
Restructuring talks with creditors fail.
Freedom Industries pleads guilty to pollution charges
Chemical spill contaminates West Virginia’s Elk River.
GM denies ambushing dealers with 2009 wind down
Dealers sue for $750 million; claim with more time they’d have received a better deal.
New Saab owner facing bankruptcy petition
A supplier is petitioning a Swedish court to declare the company bankrupt after it failed to pay $22,000 bill.
GM asking court to shield it from ignition claims
Strategy aims at conduct that took place before its 2009 bankruptcy.
Judge orders auction for Fisker, rejects private sale to Hybrid
Bankruptcy judge Kevin Gross refused to accept Hybrid’s plan to use $75 million it says it’s owed as Fisker’s senior secured lender as a credit bid for Fisker’s assets.
Chinese auto parts maker increases bid for Fisker
The fight heats up for troubled electric car maker.
Bankruptcy judge approves outline of Fisker’s Chapter 11 plan
Quick sale of the electric vehicle manufacturer remains on track.
