June 12, 2020 - SACRAMENTO Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Thursday provided important information and resources regarding business bankruptcies and consumer rights amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Families, businesses and communities throughout the country are facing unprecedented financial strain as a result of the public health emergency. The economic impact of the pandemic has caused many companies such as J.C. Penny, J. Crew, Dean & Deluca, Golds Gym,Hertz,and California-based businesses such as those that operate the family entertainment center Boomers! and the popular childrens camp Camp Galileo to file for bankruptcy. The economic climate continues to be challenging for businesses, and consumers should know their rights during these trying times.

Consumers have rights when a business fails,said Attorney General Becerra. Bankruptcy does not grant debtor companies blanket freedom from their commitments and obligations to their customers and creditors. I urge California consumers to know their rights.

Consumer Bankruptcy Rights

General Bankruptcy Information for Consumers

AdditionalConsumerResources

Information and forms for creditors are provided by the Bankruptcy Courts throughout California; you can find that informationherefor the Central District (headquartered in Los Angeles),herefor the Northern District (headquartered in San Francisco),herefor the Southern District (headquartered in San Diego), andherefor the Eastern District (headquartered in Sacramento). Resources and help for those without an attorney can be foundherefor the Central District andherefor the Northern District. Please note that due to COVID-19, schedules are subject to changeand some courts may be offering remote assistance.

The Attorney General is Californias chief law officer and is charged with representing the people of our state, not specific individuals or groups; therefore, he cannot represent or provide legal advice to individuals or groups.If you are interested in seeking pro bono legal services, please visithttp://lawhelpca.organd click the Search for Legal Help tab at the topof the page.

If you believe that a bankrupt business is not honoring your bankruptcy rights, youmay file a complaint with the Attorney Generals office atoag.ca.gov/report.

For help finding a private lawyer, you can also call the State Bar at(866) 442-2529or(415) 538-2250, or visithttp://www.calbar.ca.gov.

This consumer alert is also available in Spanishhere.Source: CA. DOJ

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