{"id":"court_ctb_3168_0","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":3168,"sub_number":0,"doc_type":"ORDER","filed_date":null,"title":"UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION | -------------------------------------------","summary_zh":null,"summary_en":null,"body_en":"## **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n| ------------------------------------------------------  | x<br>: | Chapter 11              |\n|---------------------------------------------------------|--------|-------------------------|\n| In re:                                                  | :<br>: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |\n| HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1                                   | :<br>: | (Jointly Administered)  |\n| Debtors.                                                | :<br>: | RE: ECF No. 3128        |\n| ------------------------------------------------------x |        |                         |\n\n## **ORDER GRANTING GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC'S MOTION, PURSUANT TO BANKRUPTCY CODE SECTIONS 363(b) AND 554 AND BANKRUPTCY RULE 6007(a), FOR ENTRY OF ORDER (I) AUTHORIZING GENEVER HOLDINGS LLC TO OBTAIN SERVICES NECESSARY TO CLEAN REMAINING AREA OF SHERRY NETHERLAND APARTMENT AND (II) GRANTING OTHER RELATED RELIEF**\n\nUpon the motion (the \"Motion\")<sup>2</sup> of debtor Genever Holdings LLC (\"Genever US\"), for an order (this \"Order\") authorizing Genever US to obtain the services necessary to clean the Remaining Area of the Sherry Netherland Apartment, including authorization for Genever US to (a) hire DKI to undertake the principal aspects of the Cleaning Project, including deconstruction and removal of the ceiling and corridor, cleaning out the plenum (*i.e.*, the interstitial space between the ceiling drywall and the ceiling concrete), and cleaning the walls, millwork, and floors, (b) select and hire related contractors and other third-party service providers in the ordinary course of the Cleaning Project (including construction monitoring, electrical services, air quality monitoring, asbestos abatement, and clearance testing), including Sciame, GBTS,\n\n<sup>1</sup> The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and the Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).\n\n<sup>2</sup> Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Motion.\n\nABF, and Hillmann, (c) expand the scope of the architect consulting agreement with Acheson Doyle to cover services related to the Cleaning Project, (d) select and hire contractors to clean, package, and move into storage furniture and other related items, including Montvale, CCC, and Light Touch, (e) pay such contractors and other third-party service providers in the ordinary course of the Cleaning Project, subject to certain procedural safeguards, and (f) abandon and dispose of items of inconsequential value located in the Sherry Netherland Apartment (including used mattresses, box springs, and kitchen/cleaning supplies), all as further detailed in the Motion; and the Court having reviewed the Motion and having considered the statements of counsel before the Court at a hearing held on May 6, 2024 (the \"Hearing\"); and the Court having found that (a) the Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334; (b) this is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(b); (c) venue is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409; and (d) good and sufficient notice of the Motion having been given; and no other or further notice being required; and the Court having found and determined that the legal and factual bases set forth in the Motion establish just cause for the relief granted herein; and it appearing that the relief requested by the Motion, as modified by the terms of this Order is in the best interest of Genever US's estate and creditors; and upon all of the proceedings had before the Court and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is hereby ORDERED THAT:\n\n1. The Motion is GRANTED as set forth herein.\n\n2. Genever is authorized to select and hire contractors and other third-party service providers in the ordinary course of the Cleaning Project (including, to the extent necessary, as it relates to asbestos abatement), as may be necessary to clean the Sherry Netherland Apartment, subject to the procedures set forth in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this Order. For the avoidance of\n\ndoubt, Genever US is also authorized to (a) enter into, and perform under, agreements with DKI, Hillmann, GBTS, ABF, Sciame, Montvale, CCC, and Light Touch to undertake the Cleaning Project, in accordance with their respective proposals, and (b) pay their fees and expenses in the ordinary course of the Cleaning Project, without further Court approval.\n\n3. Genever US is authorized to enter into, and perform under, the Acheson Doyle Proposal. As it relates to the payment of Acheson Doyle's fees and expenses, Genever US shall file a notice with the Court attaching Acheson Doyle's invoices for its services. Parties in interest will then have fourteen (14) days to object to such invoices. If no timely objections are filed with the Court, Genever US is authorized to pay such invoices without further Court order. If any timely objections are filed, (i) Genever US may file a response to such objection(s) within seven (7) days thereafter and (ii) pay the portion of the fees and expenses that are not subject to such objection. To the extent that an objection cannot be consensually resolved among the parties, the Court will rule on the matter.\n\n4. Genever US shall provide all invoices received from the contractors and other third-party service providers in connection with the Cleaning Project in an amount greater than \\$25,000 to Sales Officer, PAX, the Committee, the U.S. Trustee, and the Sherry Netherland (the \"Consultation Parties\") before paying such invoices.\n\n5. Genever US is authorized to abandon and dispose of the Disposable Items located in the Sherry Netherland Apartment.\n\n6. Notwithstanding the provisions of Bankruptcy Rule 6004(h) or any applicable provisions of the Local Rules, this Order shall not be stayed after the entry hereof, but shall be effective and enforceable immediately upon entry, and the 14-day stay provided in Bankruptcy Rule 6004(h) is hereby expressly waived and shall not apply.\n\n7. Genever US is authorized and empowered to take all actions necessary to effectuate the relief granted in this Order.\n\n8. The terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and enforceable upon its entry.\n\n9. This Court retains exclusive jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from or related to the implementation, interpretation, and enforcement of this Order.\n\nDated at Bridgeport, Connecticut this 6th day of May, 2024.\n\n*Juli* **'L'Mr** *IN1.ning\\_ '/J11ite,{ S ptcy Judge 'lJistr t {cut*","body_zh":"United States Bankruptcy Court District of Connecticut Bridgeport Division（美国康涅狄格区联邦破产法院布里奇波特分部）\n\n------------------------------------------------------　x\n:　第 11 章\n关于：　:\n:　案号 22-50073 (JAM)\nHo Wan Kwok（郭文贵）等，1　:\n:　（合并审理）\n债务人。　:\n:　关于：ECF No. 3128\n\n根据《破产法典》第 363(b) 和 554 条以及《破产程序规则》第 6007(a) 条作出的准予 Genever Holdings LLC 动议的裁定，以作出命令：(I) 授权 Genever Holdings LLC 获取清理 Sherry-Netherland（雪梨荷兰）公寓剩余区域所需的服务，以及 (II) 准予其他相关救济\n\n鉴于债务人 Genever Holdings LLC（“Genever US”）提出动议（“动议”）2，请求作出命令（本“裁定”），授权 Genever US 获取清理 Sherry-Netherland 公寓剩余区域所必需的服务，包括授权 Genever US：(a) 聘请 DKI 承担清理项目的主要部分，包括拆除并清除天花板及走廊、清理风管夹层（即天花板石膏板与天花板混凝土之间的缝隙空间），以及清洁墙壁、木作制品和地板；(b) 在清理项目的正常业务过程中挑选并聘请相关承包商及其他第三方服务提供商（包括施工监控、电力服务、空气质量监测、石棉清除和清除达标检测），包括 Sciame、GBTS、\n\n1 本第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵，亦称郭文贵、Miles Guo、Miles Kwok 以及其他多个人名）（纳税人识别号后四位：9595）、Genever Holdings LLC（纳税人识别号后四位：8202）及 Genever Holdings Corporation。受托人、Genever Holdings LLC 及 Genever Holdings Corporation 的邮寄地址为 Paul Hastings LLP（普衡律师事务所）, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 转交 Ho Wan Kwok 破产财产受托人 Luc A. Despins（仅用于接收通知和联络）。\n\n2 本文中已大写但未另行定义的术语，其含义应与动议中所规定的相同。\n\nABF 及 Hillmann；(c) 扩大与 Acheson Doyle 的建筑师咨询协议的范围，以涵盖与清理项目相关的服务；(d) 挑选并聘请承包商以清洁、包装并将家具及其他相关物品搬迁至仓库，包括 Montvale、CCC 及 Light Touch；(e) 在符合特定程序保障的前提下，在清理项目的正常业务过程中向该等承包商及其他第三方服务提供商支付款项；以及 (f) 放弃并处置位于 Sherry-Netherland 公寓内毫无重大价值的物品（包括用过的床垫、弹簧床垫及厨房/清洁用品），前述各项详见动议；且本法院已审阅动议，并已考量在 2024年5月6日 举行的听证会（“听证会”）上出庭律师的陈述；且本法院认定：(a) 本法院依据 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 和 1334 对本案具有管辖权；(b) 依据 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)，本案属于核心诉讼程序；(c) 依据 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 和 1409，审判地恰当；以及 (d) 动议已获得良好且充分的通知；无需作出其他或进一步的通知；且本法院认定并裁定，动议中所陈述的法律与事实依据构成了准予本文所赋予救济的正当理由；且依本裁定条款修改后的动议所请求的救济符合 Genever US 的破产财产及债权人的最大利益；基于在本法院进行的所有诉讼程序，经审慎研议并具备充足正当理由，特此裁定如下：\n\n1. 动议按本文所述予以准予。\n\n2. 授权 Genever 在清理项目的正常业务过程中挑选并聘请承包商及其他第三方服务提供商（包括在必要限度内涉及石棉清除的相关服务），以满足清理 Sherry-Netherland 公寓的需要，但须遵守本裁定第 4 和第 5 段规定的程序。为免生\n\n疑义，Genever US 亦获授权：(a) 根据 DKI、Hillmann、GBTS、ABF、Sciame、Montvale、CCC 及 Light Touch 各自的方案，与其签订并履行承担清理项目的协议；以及 (b) 无需再经本法院批准，在清理项目的正常业务过程中向其支付费用和开支。\n\n3. 授权 Genever US 订立并履行 Acheson Doyle 方案。关于 Acheson Doyle 的费用和开支支付，Genever US 应向本法院提交一份附有 Acheson Doyle 服务发票的通知。利害关系方随后将有十四 (14) 天时间对此类发票提出异议。如未向法院及时提出异议，Genever US 获授权支付该等发票，无需进一步的法院命令。如有及时提出异议，(i) Genever US 可在其后七 (7) 天内对该异议作出回应，且 (ii) 支付不受该异议影响的那部分费用和开支。若各方无法协商解决异议，本法院将对此事项作出裁决。\n\n4. 在支付涉及清理项目且金额超过 $25,000 的承包商及其他第三方服务提供商发票之前，Genever US 应将收到的所有该等发票提供给销售专员、PAX、委员会、美国受托人以及 Sherry Netherland（统称“协商各方”）。\n\n5. 授权 Genever US 放弃并处置位于 Sherry-Netherland 公寓内的可处置物品。\n\n6. 无论《破产程序规则》第 6004(h) 条或《地方法院规则》的任何适用条款如何规定，本裁定自作出后均不得暂缓执行，而应自作出之日起立即生效并具有执行力，且特此明确放弃并排除适用《破产程序规则》第 6004(h) 条规定的 14 天暂缓期。\n\n7. 授权并赋权 Genever US 采取一切必要行动以落实本裁定中准予的救济。\n\n8. 本裁定的条款和条件自作出之日起立即生效并具有执行力。\n\n9. 本法院对由本裁定的执行、解释和强制执行引起的或与之相关的所有事项保留专属管辖权。\n\n日期：2024年5月6日 于康涅狄格州布里奇波特\n\nJulie A. Manning，美国康涅狄格区破产法官","key_entities":["Je","Kwok","Ho Wan Kwok","Guo","Miles Guo","Despins","Paul Hastings","CIPA"],"ecf_references":[{"doc_number":3128,"court":"CTB"}],"word_count":1069,"status":"published","published_at":null,"created_at":null,"updated_at":"2026-08-23 12:44:01"}