In re Energy Conversion Devices, Inc.

OPINION REGARDING MOTION OF AMERI-SOURCE SPECIALTY PRODUCTS FOR ALLOWANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIM AND TO COMPEL PAYMENT

THOMAS J. TUCKER, Bankruptcy Judge.

1. Introduction

The dispute now before the Court requires the Court to decide, among other things, whether an administrative expense request under 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9) may ever be disallowed based on 11 U.S.C. § 502(d). The answer is no, for the reasons stated below.

II.Background and facts

These two jointly-administered Chapter 11 cases are being administered under a confirmed plan of liquidation.2 The cases are before the Court on a motion…