Office of the U.S. Trustee v. McQuaide (In Re CNH, Inc.)

OPINION

JOHN J. THOMAS, Chief Judge.

This matter relates to the employment by the Chapter 11 Debtor, CNH, Inc., of Patricia Ann McQuaide and a limited liability corporation known as Barry Felcher & Associates (BFA). Known sometimes as Carbondale Nursing Home, CNH, Inc. provided long term care to those in need of physical assistance. McQuaide and BFA were retained and paid by the Debtor without prior court approval. The United States Trustee has filed a Motion for review and disgorgement of fees alleging Respondents should have been hired only on prior application to the Court pursuant to 11…