Victoria Alloys, Inc. v. Fortis Bank SA/NV (In Re Victoria Alloys, Inc.)

MEMORANDUM OF OPINION AND ORDER

RANDOLPH BAXTER, Bankruptcy Judge.

Victoria Alloys, Inc. (the Debtor) seeks the recovery of a certain shipment of pig iron from its parent company, Victoria Alloys, U.K. (VAUK), and other named parties defendant. The principal parties defendant are VAUK (London, England) and VAUK’s transaction financier, Fortis Bank (f.k.a. Meespierson Bank, London Branch). Specific relief is sought under Bankruptcy Code §§ 105(a), 541 and 542, and Bankruptcy Rules 7001 and 7065.

Core jurisdiction is acquired under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1334, 158, and General Order No. 84 of this district.…