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Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track Files for Chapter 11 in Delaware, Discloses $10–$50 Million in Debt

The league seeks debtor-in-possession financing to reorganize after canceled events left participants unpaid.

Overview

  • Public filings list assets of no more than $50,000 against estimated liabilities of $10 million to $50 million and 200–999 creditors.
  • The petition was filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware and signed by Michael Johnson, COO Steve Gera, and attorney J. Rudy Freeman; the case is assigned to Chief Judge Karen B. Owens.
  • GST says Chapter 11 will stabilize operations, reduce costs and address outstanding liabilities, and it is finalizing debtor-in-possession financing.
  • Athletes received roughly half of owed prize and appearance money in October, and several vendors rejected an offer to accept 50% of total invoices.
  • A troubled debut season saw poor attendance in Kingston, a shortened Philadelphia meet, the Los Angeles finale canceled, and staff cuts to fewer than 10 employees, with additional layoffs reported.