bankruptcy
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A major Carl’s Jr. operator that operates 65 locations across the Golden State — including the Vineland location — filed for bankruptcy in early April.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Investments in real estate and an oil refinery he bought out of bankruptcy have driven his current net worth up to $4.8 billion, according to Forbes.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Jones declared bankruptcy in 2022 as the Sandy Hook case made its way to court, and in June 2024, a judge ordered the liquidation of his personal assets.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
The airline filed for bankruptcy protection in August after a previous filing in late 2024 and a blocked sale to JetBlue Airways.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
On April 2, the nation’s largest subprime mortgage lender, New Century, was swamped by defaults and filed for bankruptcy.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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