Brown Rudnick Partner's 50% Fee Hike Nixed In Ch. 11 Case

By Hilary Russ · June 5, 2024, 7:06 PM EDT

A Brown Rudnick LLP bankruptcy partner Wednesday had his 50% fee increase rejected by a Delaware judge, who took issue with the proposed hike to $1,500 an hour for representing the...

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Bankruptcy Scorecard

Summary

Global fire protection and suppression industry leader Kidde-Fenwal Inc. sought Chapter 11 protection in Delaware federal court, reporting more than $1 billion in potential liabilities tied to growing litigation over claims tied to a group of chemicals known as PFAS that are widely used in firefighting.

Case Number

23-10638

Judge

Laurie Selber Silverstein

Venue

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware

Capital Structure

Total Liabilities:

Over $1 billion in potential liabilities

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Case Information

Case Title

Kidde-Fenwal, Inc.

Case Number

1:23-bk-10638

Court

Delaware

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

May 14, 2023