New trustee will scrutinize deal Nov 26, 2008
Judge Jack Early of the 2nd Judicial Circuit Court told attorneys that Russell Bauknight, who was named a trustee and special administrator, would have "limited authority to explore the possibility of having the settlement agreement approved" by the court at the next hearing in January ... James Bailey, the attorney for current trustees Adele Pope and Robert Buchanan, objected to the appointment of a special administrator, saying that it would do irreparable harm to the estate ... "By appointing... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Kandhmal on boil again: 1 shot, 2 houses torched Oct 20, 2008
"We're making different strategies to calm down things and restore full normalcy. Considering the sharp divide, it'll certainly take some time. But we're moving in the right direction," special administrator for Kandhmal Madhusudan Padhi said. Meanwhile, Congress leader and Union minister Ajay Maken led a rally for the restoration of peace at Baliguda the scene of some of the worst violence in preceding weeks on Sunday. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Venezuelan carrier to make ALITALIA offer... Sep 24, 2008
"Over the coming days, we will send (details of) our proposal to the special administrator (Augusto Fantozzi)," it added. Once-proud Alitalia sent out an SOS on Monday, publishing a final appeal on its website for investors to take over the near-bankrupt company and its fractious unions. (The Drudge Report)
Italy in Last Bid to Sell Alitalia, Closure Looms Sep 22, 2008
ROME (Reuters) - Alitalia's special administrator will make a last-ditch attempt to sell Italy's loss-making national airline on Monday by public tender before calling in the liquidators after a failed rescue bid ... "We will proceed with a public request (for offers)," the special administrator, Augusto Fantozzi, told Il Messagero daily in comments published on Sunday. (ABC News -- Wire)
Alitalia might be grounded this week Sep 22, 2008
"Therefore, the special administrator intends to verify the existence of other interested parties.". Fantozzi told one newspaper on Sunday that the tender would just "formalize what I have been doing -- without any results so far despite all my efforts -- regarding the main assets.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Unions urge new Alitalia effort Sep 21, 2008
The firm's shares were suspended in June and the airline is being run by a special administrator following its move into bankruptcy protection last month. The CAI consortium's takeover offer was backed by three of Alitalia's nine unions, but six opposed it, unhappy at plans to cut 3,000 jobs. (BBC News)
Alitalia administrator readies public sale Sep 21, 2008
Alitalia's special administrator is ready to start a public sale procedure for Italy's flag carrier which is on the brink of bankruptcy, Italian newspapers reported on Sunday ... "We will proceed with a public request (for offers)," the government-appointed special administrator, Augusto Fantozzi, was quoted by Il Messaggero as saying. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Crisis-hit Alitalia cancels flights Sep 20, 2008
Alitalia shares were suspended in June and the airline is being run by a special administrator following its move into bankruptcy protection last month. Has your Alitalia flight been cancelled. (BBC News)
Berlusconi warns Alitalia now risks bankruptcy Sep 20, 2008
But Alitalia's special administrator, Augusto Fantozzi, said this week he had contacted Air France , Lufthansa and British Airways about buying the airline or its assets but they had all declined to make an offer. "The other big flag carriers aren't interested in getting Alitalia out of trouble," media mogul Berlusconi said in an interview broadcast on one of his own television channels. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Alitalia limps on as liquidation looms Sep 19, 2008
Alitalia has been operating under bankruptcy protection since the end of August and its special administrator is due to meet Italy's civil aviation authority ENAC on Monday to see whether it can retain its operating licence ... Alitalia's special administrator, Augusto Fantozzi, is seeking offers for the whole airline or its assets but has been turned down by the three major carriers he contacted. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Alitalia on the brink Sep 19, 2008
The government-appointed special administrator Augusto Fantozzi has repeatedly warned that if CAI's bid fell apart, he would start liquidation proceedings. CAI said it had pulled its offer after six of Alitalia's nine unions refused to sign up to the plan, which would have seen the group snap up only the profitable parts of the carrier. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Italian investors drop Alitalia bid Sep 19, 2008
Alitalia's special administrator, who was appointed after Alitalia was declared bankrupt Aug. 29, has said the failure of this deal would mean the failure of Alitalia. Labor Minister Maurizio Sacconi said in a statement that the failure put Alitalia on the road to liquidation. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
EU BREAKDOWN: ALITALIA 'can guarantee no flights after Sunday'... Sep 14, 2008
Failing Italian airline Alitalia cannot guarantee any flights after Sunday because of lack of fuel, unions quoted special administrator Augusto Fantozzi as saying Saturday. "Up to tomorrow (Sunday) we have guaranteed flights, but not on Monday because no-one will supply us with kerosene," Fantozzi reportedly said after summoning the nine unions for last-ditch talks to save the airline. (The Drudge Report)
Government to crack down on failing hospitals Sep 14, 2008
If a trust is deemed to be failing, a special administrator will be appointed to review and monitor services, while ensuring patients still receive safe and efficient care. This process would only be initiated if previous recovery measures from had been unsuccessful. (Nursing Times)
Investors drop Alitalia talks, blaming unions over 'dramatic' crisis Sep 12, 2008
Alitalia's special administrator Augusto Fantozzi, appointed last month when the airline asked to be declared insolvent, had warned unions on Wednesday that he would begin to dismiss workers if a deal on a new labour contract were not reached. He has also warned that in the absence of a deal with Alitalia unions, the company, which by the end of September will have only 30 million to 50 million euros (42-70 million dollars) at its disposal, will fail. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
New backstop to save NHS hospitals from bankruptcy Sep 11, 2008
He would appoint a "special administrator" to take over the trust and work out how to maintain essential services ... Only then could Nicholson send in a special administrator. (guardian.co.uk)
Alitalia seeks administration under rescue plan Aug 31, 2008
Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's government named former finance minister Augusto Fantozzi as the special administrator for Alitalia following the announcement. On Thursday, the government adopted a new bankruptcy bill which laid the groundwork for Alitalia's rescue by allowing failing companies to speed up certain procedures such as selling shares and laying off workers. (Business Report, South Africa)
Muzzy: A peculiar man Aug 30, 2008
Local lawyer, Theodore Beaver, was appointed as a special administrator to handle Muzzy's cases that needed the most urgent attention. When Beaver failed to show up for a hearing, Adeline Dare, Muzzy's housekeeper for 30 some years, took over the estate. (Niles Star, MI)
Italy hopes for new Air France-Alitalia tie-up Aug 28, 2008
Also on Wednesday Augusto Fantozzi, a former finance minister, told reporters he was willing to become a special administrator to oversee Alitalia's partial bankruptcy. Alitalia's unions, which have so far adopted a wait-and-see attitude, demanded talks with the government. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Battle rages over Ike Turner's estate Jan 11, 2008
Shortly after his death, singer Audrey Madison Turner, who married Ike Turner in 2006, asked the court to appoint her as the special administrator of his estate. Audrey Turner, who performed with Ike Turner, declined comment Wednesday through her attorney John Ronge. (North County Times)
Wrongful death suit filed Dec 29, 2007
Civil Court records indicate Angela Eldridge, Jason's ex wife, filed the civil lawsuit on Nov. 27 against Robert after she was appointed as the special administrator of Jason's estate on Nov. 21. "I filed the lawsuit for my kids. I think they deserve something. They haven't got any sympathy from that side of the family since this happened," said Eldridge. (Pekin Times, IL)
Father sues in son's death case Sep 19, 2007
On Aug. 24 Antonio Lopez was appointed special administrator of his son s estate. Olivero said Lopez is pursuing the case for two reasons. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
First steps taken toward filing wrongful death action Jun 15, 2007
Shara L. Sprague, 46, Marion, filed a motion June 8 to appoint herself special administrator of the estate of Terry Sprague in order to file a wrongful death suit. Jonathan Fitzgerald, 34, Harrisburg, was charged with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI in connection with the motorcycle crash that killed Terry Sprague. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Anna Nicole Smiths will left $710,000 May 16, 2007
Howard K. Stern is listed as a special administrator, who has the power to pay the recurring expenses on Anna Nicoles property and the power to secure or store her personal property. He was also given the power to participate in the Marshall vs. Marshall case. (MSNBC -- News)
Meg might keep the Qantas job Mar 15, 2007
The court yesterday ordered a special administrator from Deloitte, John Greig, replace Ferrier Hodgson administrators Peter Geroff and Peter McCluskey after ASIC raised concerns they had a conflict of interest ... The court ruled Geroff and McCluskey pay for the special administrator plus court costs, all from their own pockets and not as a cost of their administration work. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
James Brown to be buried this week Feb 23, 2007
Yesterday a South Carolina judge made public a ruling declaring that the trustees accused of mismanaging Brown s estate would continue to handle his property but a special administrator would be appointed to oversee their work. The singer s six adult children and Hynie had both asked the court to remove trustees handling the late Brown s estate, claiming it has been mismanaged, and appoint a special administrator. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Soul legend's burial place agreed Feb 22, 2007
" Ms Hynie was "satisfied with that agreement", he added. Brown's children say Ms Hynie was not really married to the star Ms Hynie has been embroiled in a feud with Brown's six adult children, who claim she was never married to their father. They say she was already married when she exchanged vows with the soul star in 2001, making their marriage void. Her previous marriage was later annulled but she and Brown never held another ceremony, they say. Ms Hynie recently launched a legal challenge... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
James Brown to go in the ground Feb 22, 2007
Meanwhile, a judge in a ruling made public Tuesday said the trustees accused of mismanaging Brown's estate will keep handling his property and trust, but a special administrator will oversee their work. The singer's six adult children claim the estate has been mismanaged, saying in court papers that some of Brown's assets were in danger of being "lost or dissipated or stolen.The trust is said to contain most of Brown's primary assets, including music rights and his home, and is separate from... (CNN -- Law)
Brown children and partner agree on burial Feb 21, 2007
Meanwhile, a South Carolina judge in a ruling made public Tuesday said the trustees accused of mismanaging Browns estate will keep handling his property and trust, but a special administrator will oversee their work ... The children and Hynie had both asked the court to appoint a special administrator to oversee the trust ... Rosen said he and his client were pleased with the appointment of a special administrator. (MSNBC -- Music)
Trio will continue to oversee Brown estate Feb 21, 2007
Yount also expressed satisfaction with the ruling by Judge Early, pointing out that it appoints a special administrator to oversee the actions of Brown's personal representatives. According to the order, the administrator will be appointed in the next 10 days. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
James Brown kids, partner agree on burial; judge keeps trustees Feb 21, 2007
Also yesterday, a South Carolina judge ruled the trustees accused of mismanaging Brown's estate will --not-- be removed, but a special administrator will oversee their work. Brown died Christmas Day at age 73. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Taking Names Feb 21, 2007
Also yesterday, a South Carolina judge said the trustees accused of mismanaging Mr. Brown's estate will keep handling his property and trust, but a special administrator will oversee their work ... The children and Miss Hynie all have asked the court to appoint a special administrator to oversee the trust. (Washington Times)
Circuit Court Feb 16, 2007
In the Matter of the Estate of Sophie L. Dunagan, Deceased; Order Allowing Partial Fees to Special Administrator. December 11, 2006. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
Brown's partner can get her things Feb 11, 2007
The judge said he would decide next week on the children's request either to remove the trustees or appoint a special administrator for the estate. "We think we need a special administrator," said Hynie's attorney Robert Rosen. (CNN -- International)
James Brown's widow goes home Feb 11, 2007
Together, they are seeking the appointment of a special administrator to look after the trust. Lawyers for the trustees have in return asked a for a restraining order and injunction against Brown's children, saying they have interfered with the administration of the estate. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
James Brown estate battle rages on Feb 11, 2007
A judge in Aiken, S.C., still has not ruled on whether the court will appoint a special administrator to oversee the late singer James Brown's estate. Aiken County Judge Jack Early said that he will make a ruling on the case next week, the Aiken Standard reported Saturday. (Washington Times, DC)
James Browns partner allowed back in house Feb 10, 2007
Although their relationship has been strained in recent weeks, the children and Hynie are united in a separate action asking for a special administrator to be appointed to oversee the trust ... We think we need a special administrator, said Hynies attorney Robert Rosen ... The judge said he would decide next week on the childrens request either to remove the trustees or appoint a special administrator for the estate. (MSNBC -- Music)
Brown's companion gets access Feb 10, 2007
However, Early did not rule on her petition to appoint a special administrator to Brown's estate ... "I don't know that we need a special administrator to divvy up pots and pans," Thurmond said, referring to the household furnishings that Brown bequeathed to his children. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hearing on Brown estate Feb 9, 2007
The children also wan 0000142B t a special administrator to oversee the estate. Buddy Dallas, Brown's attorney and trustee, said he is confident the court will "respect the wishes of Mr. Brown," allowing the trustees to remain in charge. (The Palm Beach Post)
