In Re Wang Laboratories, Inc.

WILLIAM C. HILLMAN, Bankruptcy Judge.

Claims were filed by a number of individuals and firms who performed services for the debtor (“Wang”) other than as employees. Wang objected to the claims as to the alleged priority only. Wang concedes that the amounts claimed are in fact due. Wang and the claimants agree that the claimants are all independent contractors having no employer/employee relationship to Wang.

Wang does not contend that the services were rendered beyond 90 days of the filing of the petition and Wang never ceased operation of its business; hence there is no objection to those…