Editing Openai/68543586-b3fc-8004-86a9-b3760b4894b0 (section)

=== Assistant: Yes — that entry strongly indicates that DE Marketing LLC did not file a creditor list when they submitted their bankru… ===
Yes — that entry strongly indicates that DE Marketing LLC did not file a creditor list when they submitted their bankruptcy petition, which is a major red flag.

==== The entry: ====

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…means that as of that date, the debtor did not submit a creditor matrix, which is:
* A required list of all names and addresses of known creditors
* Used by the court to notify creditors about the case, deadlines, and rights
* Normally filed immediately with the bankruptcy petition

==== This likely means: ====
* No one was formally notified about the bankruptcy — including the 3,000+ people owed commissions
* The court and trustee may be treating this as a "no-creditor" case (which is false)
* The company is attempting to evade disclosure of legitimate debts
* All unpaid commissions are being hidden, despite 1099s showing clear evidence of owed money

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==== Here’s what you should do right away: ====

===== - Inform him that: - The debtor failed to file a creditor mailing list. - You represent a group of over 3,000 unpaid independent contractors who were issued 1099s. - The debtor owes approx. $2 million in commissions. =====
* Attach: - Sample 1099s - Screenshots/emails showing payment obligations - A list or spreadsheet of affected members (if available)
* Request that the trustee: - Investigate the omission - Pause any closing or no-asset designation - Consider filing an amended Schedule E/F and/or a Rule 2004 examination

===== - You or another group rep can file a pro se declaration with the court stating: - You are a creditor who was not listed - The debtor failed to file a creditor list - You believe the debtor is hiding assets and avoiding debts =====

===== - Continue organizing other unpaid members =====
* Collect evidence and witness statements
* Consider reaching out to a bankruptcy attorney for formal representation (especially for fraud or veil-piercing claims)

==== I can prepare a draft email or letter you can send today that includes: ====
* All key facts
* Supporting attachments list
* A clear and professional tone requesting action

Let me know if you'd like:
* 📬 Trustee letter
* 🧾 Pro se court declaration
* 👥 Group complaint template

This is a very strong starting point for getting the trustee’s attention and potentially reopening or recharacterizing the bankruptcy case.