Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #2097

## **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**

| --------------------------------------------------------<br>In re:<br>HO WAN KWOK, et al.,<br>1<br>Debtor. | x<br>:<br>Chapter 11<br>:<br>Case No. 22-50073 (JAM)<br>:<br>:<br>(Jointly Administered)<br>:<br>:<br>Re: ECF No. 2085 | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | -------------------------------------------------------<br>LUC A. DESPINS, Chapter 11 Trustee,<br>Plaintiff,<br>v.<br>TAURUS FUND LLC,<br>SCOTT BARNETT, as trustee of TAURUS<br>FUND LLC, and<br>TAURUS MANAGEMENT LLC, as trustee<br>of TAURUS FUND LLC,<br>Defendants. | x<br>:<br>Adv. Proceeding No. 23-05017<br>:<br>:<br>Re: ECF No. 28<br>:<br>:<br>:<br>:<br>:<br>:<br>:<br>:<br>:<br>:<br>: |

## **ORDER LIMITING SERVICE OF NOTICE OF CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE'S MOTION, PURSUANT TO BANKRUPTCY RULE 9019, FOR APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT WITH UNITED STATES**

The Court having considered the motion (the "Motion") seeking to limit service of the

*Motion of Chapter 11 Trustee, Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9019, for Approval of Settlement*

¹ 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 and the Genever Debtor 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).

with United States of America (the "9019 Motion") to the Notice Parties, all as more fully set forth in the Motion; and this Court having jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334 and the Standing Order of Reference from the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut; and this Court having found that this is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2); and this Court having found that venue of this proceeding and the Motion in this district is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408(2) and 1409; and this Court having found that the relief requested in the Motion is in the best interests of the estate, its creditors, and other parties in interest; and due and sufficient notice of the Motion having been given under the particular circumstances; and it appearing that no other or further notice need be given; and upon all of the proceedings had before this Court; and any objections to the relief requested herein having been withdrawn or overruled on the merits; and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is hereby ORDERED THAT

1. The Motion is granted as set forth herein.

2. at the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Connecticut, Bridgeport Division, 915 Lafayette Boulevard, Room 123, Bridgeport, CT 06604.

3.

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4. The 9019 Motion only needs to be served upon:

i. the United States Trustee;

² Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings set forth in the 9019 Motion.

- ii. the Debtor; - the official committee of unsecured creditors; 111. - iv. the Defendants; - v. all parties who receive notice in these chapter 11 cases by operation of the Court's electronic filing ("CM/ECF") system; - the United States of America; and V1. - vii. any party who requested notice in these chapter 11 cases, but is unable to accept electronic filing as indicated on the Notice of Electronic Filing. - 5.

granted in this Order in accordance with the Motion.

6. Sourt retains exclusive jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from or

related to the implementation, interpretation, and enforcement of this Order.

7. At or before 12:00 p.m. on August 21, 2023, the Trustee shall serve this Order on the

parties listed in paragraph 4 and at or before 12:00 p.m. on August 22, 2023, the Trustee shall

file a certificate of service demonstrating compliance with this Order.

Dated at Bridgeport, Connecticut this 18th day of August, 2023.

Julie A. Manning United States Bankruptcy Judge District of Connecticut