Stonefront Witch Way Inn Files for Chapter 11

BY: Katie Imler, Law ClerkOn July 26, 2013 , TAM of Allegheny LLC d/b/a Stonefront Witch Way Inn filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the Western District of Pennsylvania (assigned No. 13-23143-GLT). The Stone Front Witch Way Inn, located at 2827 California Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, was a local café and bar that was padlocked by police on June 28, 2013 for not paying the Allegheny County drink taxes totaling more than $22,390. The Allegheny County Treasurer, John Weinstein, has been cracking down on businesses that are not paying the alcoholic beverage tax.

The case has been assigned to the Honorable Judge Gregory L. Taddonio. Norma Hildenbrand has filed an Notice of Appearance and Request for Notice on behalf of the United States Trustee. A summary of the docket can be found here.

The Debtor listed $50,000-$100,000 in Assets and $0-$50,000 in Liabilities, which are primarily business debts. Although there are less than 50 creditors, the top creditors holding unsecured claims include: Allegheny County ($21,864), BMI ($658.07), Chase Bank ($2,723.39), Dietz Electronics, Inc. ($438.98), IRS ($8,058.44), Joseph J. Brunner, Inc. ($407.80), and Trudy L. Schmitt, President of TAM of Allegheny LLC. All Schedules and Attorney Disclosures are due on August 9, 2013. The Chapter 11 Plan and Disclosure Statements are due November 25, 2013. However, the Government Proof of Claims Bar Date is set for January 22, 2014.The Debtor is represented by J. Michael Baggett of McCann Garland Ridall & Burke, 11 Stanwix Street, Suite 1030, Pittsburgh PA, 15222. Jodi L. Hause filed a Notice of Appearance on July 29, 2013 to represent Creditor Duquesne Light Company. A Status Conference will be held on October 20, 2013 at 10:00am.