Case Summary:
Debtors' objection to numerous claims for priority status is granted. Claims represented fees for modeling services performed by numerous minors for debtors' catalog. Claims for priority wage status not warranted on the basis of clear statutory language of 11 U.S.C. § 507(a)(3) -- which limits priority status to wages earned within ninety-day period before filing. Wages at issue were earned outside of ninety-day period.
Statue/Rule References:
11 U.S.C. § 507(a)(3) -- Priority of Claims - Wages
Key Terms:
Claims -- Priority
Exclusivity Periods -- Extension
Wage Claims
Judge:
Date:
Wednesday, June 2, 1993