Filing Alert: Friedenbach Family Farms Chapter 11
Friedenbach Family Farms LLC, a Fresno, CA-based almond farming business, filed for Chapter 11 protection on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court ...
Friedenbach Family Farms LLC (dba Panoche Creek Trust in 2003), a Fresno, CA-based almond farming business, filed for Chapter 11 protection on Feb. 17 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California.
The company reports $26.3 million in assets and $43.3 million in liabilities. The filing indicates that no funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors after administrative expenses are paid. The case number is 26-10638.
Top Unsecured Claims
Key Parties
Counsel:
- Peter A. Sauer
Fear Waddell, P.C.
Email: psauer@fearlaw.com
Signatories:
- Kurt Michael Friedenbach – Manager
Equity Security Holders:
- P. Michael Friedenbach – 44.2% Equity Interest
- Brodie Friedenbach Trap – 8% Equity Interest
- Patricia S. Friedenbach – 8% Equity Interest
- Heidi M. Springbett – 8% Equity Interest
- Jennifer Friedenbach – 8% Equity Interest
- Kurt M. Friedenbach – 8% Equity Interest
- Marc E. Friedenbach – 8% Equity Interest
- Paul Edward Friedenbach – 8% Equity Interest