Judge rejects emergency hearing request Hawthorne bankruptcy

"The Application is DENIED for failure to establish emergency grounds under Local Rule 9013-2(A). Instead of holding a special hearing, the court said the motion can be addressed during one of the regularly scheduled Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 motion sessions set for March 17 or March 18, 2026."

"If the companies submit their motion seeking an extension before the current March 13 deadline, the deadline will effectively pause until the court hears the matter. If relief requested demands a longer notice period, an appropriate request to shorten notice may be made in the Motion."

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Timothy A. Barnes denied Hawthorne Race Course and affiliated entities' application for an emergency hearing in their Chapter 11 restructuring case. The companies sought expedited consideration of their motion requesting additional time to submit required financial schedules and statements of financial affairs. Judge Barnes determined the situation did not meet the legal threshold for emergency treatment under Local Rule 9013-2(A). The motion will instead be addressed during regularly scheduled Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 motion sessions on March 17 or 18, 2026. If the companies file their extension motion before the March 13 deadline, the deadline will pause until the court hears the matter.

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