Wednesday, October 7, 2009

M&F Bank tries to collect from Fish & Fisher

Seems as though someone listened to The Kingfish about Fish & Fisher after all. Back in June, the local firm won a $1.3 million arbitration award against Toyota. I wrote in my post about the award that the Fish & Fisher creditors should "GET YOUR MONEY WHILE YOU CAN" as I documented there were nearly $2 million in liens and judgements held by close to thirty individuals, businesses, and government agencies (These were completely omitted by the media.). Post about Fish & Fisher's troubled record.

Merchants and Farmers Bank filed a complaint on July 10, 2009 in Hinds County Chancery Court a Complaint for an Injunction, Declaratory Judgement, and for Other Relief against Fish & Fisher, Renna Fisher, Jaqcueline Williams, and L & T Construction for collection of $607,028 in defaulted notes and seeking a portion of the $1.3 million award. Copy of complaint

The complaint states M&F has a claim on the award and that "as shown by the correspondence attached here to as Exhibit "F", Fish & Fisher, Inc. apparently intends to put the arbitration award proceeds to something other than full payment of Bank's debt." Copy of exhibits. "F" is on page 43. Included in exhibits are copies of notes. M&F asked for an injunction to keep Fish & Fisher from spending or transferring any of the money without court approval until the "Bank's debt has been paid." Fish & Fisher is represented by Jackson attorney Precious Martin.

The complaint was removed to federal court as there was a federal question (the arbitration part of the promissory notes are apparently governed by federal law). Notice of Removal Meanwhile, an Involuntary Petition for Bankruptcy was filed (Chapter 7) in the Bankruptcy Court on August 7, 2009 by M&F Bank and other creditors ($693,450 in claims). Petition for Bankruptcy. The Court issued an Order for Relief in an Involuntary Case on September 23, 2009, stating the debtor was "served on August 26, 2009 and has failed to file any timely defense or pleading to the petition as required..". Thus Fish & Fisher was forced into bankruptcy.

Fish & Fisher filed Motion to Dismiss in the Bankruptcy Court claiming it was never served and that "it is not insolvent" and that the petition was an attempt to "circumvent" the case filed in Chancery Court in Hinds County. Eileen Shaffer represented Fish & Fisher. the Service of Process was filed with the Court on August 31, 2009 and stated a copy of the petition was mailed to Fish & Fisher on August 26, 2009.Copy of Service of Process filing.

There are currently other lawsuits pending against Fish & Fisher in Florida and Tennessee. They repeat the same pattern as the other suits and judgements mentioned in earlier posts. Contracts are made with Fish & Fisher. Fish is paid and either is accused of not doing the work or keeping money meant for others. Fish rarely responds in court to any of these complaints. Hence, judgements and liens are issued against the firm and the creditors stand in line with everyone else waiting for a Fish & Fisher to come into some money as they did in the arbitration award so they can attach it. Meanwhile the media takes up Fish & Fisher's cause against Barbour and Toyota while ignoring all of the businesses and individuals it stiffs.

5 comments:

DonnerKay is a FRAUD said...

Meanwhile the media takes up Fish & Fisher's cause against Barbour and Toyota while ignoring all of the businesses and individuals it stiffs.

For instance that local bastion of real investigative journalism and fact based reporting. Ain't nothin' mentioned about any of that in the JFP.

But considering their own substantial problems with paying back taxes that Fondren publication might not want to draw too much attention to these types of details on which you've reported Kingfish.

Kingfish said...

The CL and TV stations did the same thing as well.

Anonymous said...

Did the Fondren Bugle do a piece on the dude that shot the antiques dealer (saved by his wedding ring)? Understand said dude is out and wandering around....not enough evidence to convict? Makes me want to run to Fondren and spend my money......NOT!

Anonymous said...

If the bullet had bounced off the ring and rebounded to hit the shooter then you can bet your bottom dollar that the Bugle would have been all over the story about the perp being victimized by a white small businessman wearing a bullet-proof ring.

Anonymous said...

KF - The complaint is showing an error, would you please re-post it? Thanks.


Recent Comments

Search Jackson Jambalaya

Subscribe to JJ's Youtube channel

Archives

Trollfest '09

Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.

Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).


Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.

Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".

In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.


In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.

Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.

Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.


Note: Security provided by INS.

Trollfest '07

Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.

There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.

If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.

Note: Security provided by INS
.