Attn Avantair ex-employees

First off, it is the Trustee's responsibility to notify "ALL Parties Affected" by the Bankruptcy of their right to file a claim. If the Trustee is saying it's not her responsibility to track down these folks then that is BS. Just lazy and the court should be notified of her inaction. She has a list and contact information for all employees and it is their responsibility to follow through with official notification from the court to advise of EVERY ASPECT of the process; hearings, depositions, dates, etc. Forms should have been sent out but since we are all dealing with if's and maybes, I will copy and paste information for ALL EMPLOYEES who were not paid, the process and links to file your claim on line. I will also copy and paste information as to why you need to file your claim and possibly continue to be party to the Law suit for lost/unpaid wages. Coming next. Please feel free to re-post and copy anywhere you need to for the benefit of helping ALL EMPLOYEES affected. Read the next few posts please.

The good thing about pushing fwd with the law suit against the individual board members is that the case filed is separate from the BK. if you collect on the BK then theoretically the law suit would be dismissed. I do not think the law suit will come to a final hearing and judgement until after the BK is complete. If the BK doesn't turn up any or enough money to cover your lost unpaid wages, then you go for blood from personal assets of the Board members in the lost wage suit. If the law suit does come to a final hearing and judgement before the BK then based upon the amount you get....etc. you get the idea right?

As an aside, you are due accrued vacation time, total amount of salary due based on your rate of pay, per diem and OOP if you had any. The more you list the better but be prepared to substantiate the amounts. Don't want to ask for 10,000 arbitrarily or the judge might take action. But, by all means file for the amount OWED. This is a business transaction and will be handled that way. Trustee and their agent will verify amounts. If you are given an amount less than what you are owed, you may submit an appeal to the trustee but again, be prepared to substantiate your claim. If there is insufficient finds found by the trustee to pay your entire claim.....that's the purpose of the Lost/Unpaid wages lawsuit.

I want to mention why I have been so passionate about this subject. I did not understand the process or the form I was sent many many years ago when a former company shut down on me. I LOST OUT? It was only a weeks pay but I screwed myself. I know how much this money means to all of you because it means a bunch to me. PLEASE FILL OUT YOUR CLAIM TODAY!

Keep in mind one other item. There was a letter sent out by one of the Law Suit Atty firms for lost wages for the employees that stated:

"Because of the bankruptcy petition, there is a stay imposed on litigation against the company." This only means that the Bankruptcy proceedings will occur first and then anything else will come after the BK is finally worked out. Keep in mind this came out back on Aug 1 or there about. I still say, the Law Suit by the employees is a good back up. That is all I have. I do hope this information is helpful. I am not an Attorney nor do I have legal expertise in these matters, only actual life experience. If you are unsure, ask somebody who can give you real legal advise. I take no responsibility for anybody else's actions or in-actions. Your on your own. Do what is in YOUR best interest. good luck one and all.