In re Waner Corp.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW ON CLAIM OF LOCAL 73

JACK B. SCHMETTERER, Bankruptcy Judge.

Introduction

The Debtor Waner Corporation was formerly engaged in heating and ventilation work. Its former employees are members of Sheet Metal Worker’s International Association Local 73 (“Local 73”). Debtor’s bankruptcy proceeding pends under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. Debtor’s estate is administered by a Chapter 7 Trustee.

Local 73 has moved for immediate payment of the priority wage and benefit claims of its members who formerly worked for Debtor. Local 73 earlier received part of those…