O.C. Bankruptcy Filings

These companies and/or individuals recently filed for liquidation (Chapter 7) or reorganization (Chapter 11 or 13) in federal Bankruptcy Court in Santa Ana.

* Michael Joseph Cerjak, Cerjak Printers

Location: Huntington Beach

Type of business: Print shop

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $193,215

Liabilities: $214,302

Case number: 19962 LR

Petition signed by: Michael J. Cerjak

Date filed: 10-4-99

* Maricar Carreon, dba H.B. Advertising

Location: Fountain Valley

Type of business: Window advertising

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $7,220

Liabilities: $45,826

Case number: 19968 RA

Petition signed by: Mari Carreon

Date filed: 10-4-99

* John Andrew Gros and Kelly Louise Gros, John Gros Fasteners

Location: Laguna Hills

Type of business: Hardware sales

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $268,390

Liabilities: $271,987

Case number: 19913 JR

Petition signed by: John Andrew and Kelly Louise Gros

Date filed: 10-4-99

* Brandon Alan Kidd, Brandon Kidd Real Estate Appraisal

Location: San Clemente

Type of business: Real estate appraisal

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $11,300

Liabilities: $79,533

Case number: 19923 JB

Petition signed by: Brandon Alan Kidd

Date filed: 10-4-99

* Floyd Robert Szutz, Transatlantic Import/Export Co.

Location: Capistrano Beach

Type of business: NA

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $213,570

Liabilities: $253,834

Case number: 19919 JR

Petition signed by: Floyd Robert Szutz

Date filed: 10-4-99

* Mary Beth Steen, dba Javafest

Location: Laguna Niguel

Type of business: NA

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $6,700

Liabilities: $173,553

Case number: 19930 JB

Petition signed by: Mary Beth Steen

Date filed: 10-4-99

* KWP Inc.

Location: Laguna Niguel

Type of business: Day salon and hair cutting

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $500

Liabilities: $18,000

Case number: 20001 LR

Petition signed by: Wade Parkman, president

Date filed: 10-5-99

* Tony Parise and Diana Parise, Lazer Graphics

Location: Brea

Type of business: Printing

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $282,356

Liabilities: $251,351

Case number: 19975 JB

Petition signed by: Tony and Diana Parise

Date filed: 10-5-99

* Harold L. Buchanan, AAA Scuba Co.

Location: Huntington Beach

Type of business: Scuba sales

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $7,350

Liabilities: $99,442

Case number: 20000 JB

Petition signed by: Harold L. Buchanan

Date filed: 10-5-99

* Vincent Mathew Varela and Cheryl Lynn Varela, Varela Roofing, Weather Tech Roofing

Location: Garden Grove

Type of business: Roofing

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $25,506

Liabilities: $49,820

Case number: 19991 RA

Petition signed by: Vincent Mathew and Cheryl Lynn Varela

Date filed: 10-5-99

* Robert A. Maurer and Kimberly A. Maurer, Twilight Limo Service

Location: Tustin

Type of business: Limo service

Filing: Chapter 13

Assets: $119,700

Liabilities: $131,949

Case number: 20023 LR

Petition signed by: Robert A. and Kimberly A. Maurer

Date filed: 10-6-99

* Agha M.A. Khan Sr. and Barbara Ann Khan, faw Brake Depot

Location: La Palma

Type of business: Brake service

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $322,414

Liabilities: $341,080

Case number: 20036 JR

Petition signed by: Agha M.A. and Barbara A. Khan

Date filed: 10-6-99

* Sandra Sue Van Auken, dba R.J. Financial Services

Location: Anaheim

Type of business: NA

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $176,621

Liabilities: $257,059

Case number: 20037 RA

Petition signed by: Sandra Sue Van Auken

Date filed: 10-6-99

* Joseph P. Wenski, Joseph Wenski M.S.

Location: Laguna Niguel

Type of business: Consulting (vocational rehabilitation)

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $234,100

Liabilities: $356,470

Case number: 20051 LR

Petition signed by: Joseph P. Wenski

Date filed: 10-6-99

* Paul S. Groover, Sunwest Marine

Location: Aliso Creek

Type of business: Boat service and repair

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $12,290

Liabilities: $17,380

Case number: 20017 RA

Petition signed by: Paul S. Groover

Date filed: 10-6-99

* Florence Canga Juban, Lotus Fiberglass Corp.

Location: Anaheim

Type of business: NA

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $32,445

Liabilities: $157,507

Case number: 20046 JR

Petition signed by: Florence Canga Juban

Date filed: 10-6-99

* Kenny Cheong Fah Chong and Rosario Chong, Kenny C.F. Chong Shoe Sales

Location: Buena Park

Type of business: Shoe sales

Filing: Chapter 7

Assets: $177,800

Liabilities: $205,230

Case number: 20086 LR

Petition signed by: Kenny and Rosario Chong

Date filed: 10-7-99

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