In Re Grossman's Inc., 607 F.3d 114 (3rd Cir. 2010). · Go Syfert
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Strongest positive: Energy Future Holdings Corp. (deb, 2020-08-27) · Strongest negative: In re W.R. Grace & Co. (ded, 2012-06-11)
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examined Criticized In re W.R. Grace & Co. (4×) also: Cited "see", Cited "see, e.g."
D. Del. · 2012 · confidence high
Grossman's, 607 F.3d at 121 ("We are persuaded that the widespread criticism of Frenville’s accrual test is justified, as it imposes too narrow an interpretation of a 'claim' under the Bankruptcy Code.
examined Criticized In Re Wr Grace & Co. (6×) also: Cited as authority (quoted), Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see", Cited "see, e.g."
D. Del. · 2012 · quote attribution · 2 verbatim quotes · confidence high
we are persuaded that the widespread criticism of frenville's accrual test is justified, as it imposes too narrow an interpretation of a claim' under the bankruptcy code. accordingly, the frenville accrual test should be and now is overruled.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Energy Future Holdings Corp. (2×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
Bankr. D. Del. · 2020 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
without notice of a bankruptcy claim, the claimant will not have a meaningful opportunity to protect his or her claim.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Paul Ruitenberg, III v. (5×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
3rd Cir. · 2014 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
th issue has arisen starkly in the situation presented by persons with asbestos injuries that are not manifested until years or even decades after exposure.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Lefkowitz v. Michigan Trucking, LLC (In Re Gainey Corp.) (2×)
Bankr. W.D. Mich. · 2011 · quote attribution · 2 verbatim quotes · confidence high
whether a particular claim has been discharged by a plan of reorganization depends on factors applicable to the particular case and is best determined by the appropriate bankruptcy court or the district court.
examined Cited as authority (quoted) INTIMATECO, LLC v. APPAREL DISTRIBUTION INC. (2×)
D.N.J. · 2023 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 2 verbatim quotes · confidence low
e decide cases before us based on our own examination of the issue, not on the views of other jurisdictions.
examined Cited as authority (quoted) INTIMATECO, LLC v. APPAREL DISTRIBUTION INC. (2×)
D.N.J. · 2023 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 2 verbatim quotes · confidence low
e decide cases before us based on our own examination of the issue, not on the views of other jurisdictions.
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) INTIMATECO, LLC v. APPAREL DISTRIBUTION INC.
D.N.J. · 2023 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
e decide cases before us based on our own examination of the issue, not on the views of other jurisdictions.
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Rental Car Intermediate Holdings, LLC
Bankr. D. Del. · 2022 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
inadequate notice therefore 'precludes discharge of a claim in bankruptcy.
examined Cited as authority (quoted) Mallinckrodt plc (2×) also: Cited "see"
Bankr. D. Del. · 2021 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
a 'claim' arises when an individual is 18 d.i. 2159 at 11. 19 d.i. 3529. exposed pre-petition to a product or other conduct giving rise to an injury, which underlies a 'right to payment' under the bankruptcy code.
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Gonzalez v. Owens Corning Sales, LLC
W.D. Pa. · 2019 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
grossman's
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Gonzalez v. Corning (2×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
W.D. Pa. · 2016 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
grossman's
examined Cited as authority (rule) In re: Ben Nye Co., Inc. (6×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
9th Cir. BAP · 2025 · confidence medium
Addressing when an asbestos claim exists for purposes of bankruptcy, the Third Circuit surveyed various approaches in In re Grossman's Inc., 607 F.3d at 121-25.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Brick Law PLLC v. Sticky's Holdings LLC
Bankr. D. Del. · 2025 · confidence medium
Del. 2012). 75 In re New Century TRS Holdings 465 B.R. at 45 (citing In re Grossman’s, 607 F.3d at 127). arising prior to the Petition Date; and (iii) the deadline for filing a nondischargeability complaint.76 That notice also addressed the consequences for failure to file a proof of claim, stating, in part: If your claim is not scheduled77 or if your claim is designated as disputed, contingent, or unliquidated, you must file a proof of claim or you might not be paid on your claim . . . .
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Derivative Lit v.
3rd Cir. · 2024 · confidence medium
JPMorgan Chase & Co. v. Dimon, 797 F.3d 229 , 235–36 (2d Cir. 2015)). 32 In re Grossman’s Inc., 607 F.3d 114 , 121 (3d Cir. 2010) (en banc). 33 Joyce v. Maersk Line Ltd., 876 F.3d 502, 508 (3d Cir. 2017) (en banc) (quoting Grossman’s, 607 F.3d at 121); see Riccio v. Sentry Credit, Inc., 954 F.3d 582, 592 (3d Cir. 2020) (en banc) (“[O]n rare occasions a circuit precedent, though not directly overruled or superseded, nonetheless might crumble if case law postdating the original decision, although not directly controlling, nevertheless offers a sound reason for believing that the former p…
cited Cited as authority (rule) Mallinckrodt PLC v.
3rd Cir. · 2024 · confidence medium
In re Grossman’s, 607 F.3d at 125.
cited Cited as authority (rule) MCKINNEY v. BOSER
W.D. Pa. · 2023 · confidence medium
In re Grossmans, Inc., 607 F.3d 114, 125-26 (3d Cir. 2010).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) In Re: Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC
S.D.N.Y. · 2023 · confidence medium
This might constitute “expos[ure] prepetition to conduct giving rise to an injury, which underlies a right to payment under the Bankruptcy Code.” Jn re Grossman’s, 607 F.3d at 125 (3d Cir. 2010). 21 The Bankruptcy Court awarded prejudgment interest at a rate of 4% calculated from the SIPA Filing Date to the Trustee.
examined Cited as authority (rule) Mesabi Metallics Company LLC v. B. Riley FBR, Inc. (3×)
Bankr. D. Del. · 2023 · confidence medium
Riley would have a strong 42 607 F.3d 114 (3d Cir. 2010) (en banc). 43 Id. at 125. 44 In re M.
examined Cited as authority (rule) In Re: Mallinckrodt plc (3×)
D. Del. · 2022 · confidence medium
It held that, for bankruptcy purposes, “a ‘claim’ arises when an individual is exposed pre-petition to a product or other conduct giving rise to an injury … [that] underlies a ‘right to payment.’” Id. at 125.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Irving H. Picard, Trustee for the Liquidation of B v. Ken-Wen Family Limited Partnership
Bankr. S.D.N.Y. · 2022 · confidence medium
Id. at 117.
examined Cited as authority (rule) John Sweeney v. Alcon Laboratories (3×) also: Cited "see"
3rd Cir. · 2021 · confidence medium
Rather, as we stated in Grossman’s, “[w]hether a particular claim has been discharged by a plan of reorganization depends on factors applicable to the particular case and is best determined by the appropriate bankruptcy court or the district court.”6 607 F.3d at 127.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) In Re: Johns-Manville Corporation (2×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
S.D.N.Y. · 2020 · confidence medium
No. 14) at 78-79) In support of this proposition, Appellant cites Grossman’s, which held that [w]hether a particular claim has been discharged by a plan of reorganization depends on factors applicable to the particular case and is best determined by the appropriate bankruptcy court or the district court.” Grossman’s, 607 F.3d at 127.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) L.K. Comstock & Company, Inc. v. Reibie (2×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
Bankr. D. Md. · 2020 · confidence medium
Grossman’s, 607 F.3d at 125.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) In re: Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc.
D. Del. · 2020 · confidence medium
Grossman’s, 607 F.3d at 120-21 (determining that a “claim” arises when an individual is exposed pre-petition to a product or other conduct giving rise to an injury, which underlies a “right to payment” under the Bankruptcy Code).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) SWEENEY v. LAFAYETTE PHARMACEUTICALS, INCORPORATED
D.N.J. · 2020 · confidence medium
This is especially true because the Grossman factors are ones that the court “may wish to consider.” In re Grossman’s, 607 F.3d at 127. 7 The Court notes that Mr. Sweeney began experiencing medical issues as early as 2009 (FAC ¶ 18), but Plaintiffs contend that they were not aware of the cause of those issues until much later.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) L.K. Comstock & Company, Inc. v. Reibie (2×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
Bankr. D. Md. · 2020 · confidence medium
Grossman’s, 607 F.3d at 125.
examined Cited as authority (rule) Energy Future Holdings v. (5×) also: Cited "see"
3rd Cir. · 2020 · confidence medium
In that case, we convened en banc to consider whether a person whose 7 “underlying asbestos exposure occurred pre-petition but [whose] injury manifested itself post-petition” had a “claim” for bankruptcy purposes. 607 F.3d at 117.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) United Artists Theater etc. v. Cal. Regional Wat. Quality etc.
Cal. Ct. App. · 2019 · confidence medium
Discharge of such claims without providing adequate notice raises questions under the Fourteenth Amendment.” (In re Grossman’s Inc., supra, 607 F.3d at p. 122; see also In re Savage Industries, Inc. (1st Cir. 1994) 43 F.3d 714 , 720–721; In re Hexcel Corp. (N.D.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) United Artists Theater etc. v. Regional Wat. Quality Control etc.11/27/19 CA1/5 Case Details
Cal. Ct. App. · 2019 · confidence medium
Discharge of such claims without providing adequate notice raises questions under the Fourteenth Amendment.” (In re Grossman’s Inc., supra, 607 F.3d at p. 122; see also In re Savage Industries, Inc. (1st Cir. 1994) 43 F.3d 714 , 720–721; In re Hexcel Corp. (N.D.
examined Cited as authority (rule) Carlos Bastardo-Vale v. Attorney General United States (3×) also: Cited "see"
3rd Cir. · 2019 · confidence medium
While we generally “decide cases before us based on our own examination of the issue, not on the views of other jurisdictions,” these more recent decisions suggest that we should “consider whether the reasoning applied by our colleagues elsewhere is persuasive.” Id. at 121; Joyce v. Maersk Line Ltd, 876 F.3d 502, 512 (3d Cir. 2017) (en banc) (“[W]hen our Court is in disagreement with every other circuit to consider a question, it can be wise to reconsider our prior reasoning.”).
cited Cited as authority (rule) W. Salem Storage, LLC v. Exide Techs. (In re Technologies)
Bankr. D. Del. · 2019 · confidence medium
Grossman's, 607 F.3d at 125 (emphasis added), Wright clarified that a claim arises if an individual is exposed pre-confirmation to the product or conduct giving rise to the injury.
examined Cited as authority (rule) In re GEO Specialty Chemicals Ltd. (7×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
Bankr. D.N.J. · 2017 · confidence medium
Grossman’s, 607 F.3d at 125.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) James Joyce v. Maersk Line Ltd (2×)
3rd Cir. · 2017 · confidence medium
In general, “we decide cases before us based on our own examination of the issue, not on the views of other jurisdictions.” In re Grossman’s, 607 F.3d at 121.
examined Cited as authority (rule) Hardegger v. Clark (3×) also: Cited "see", Cited "see, e.g."
unknown court · 2017 · confidence medium
Frenville has since been overruled by the Third Circuit, see id. at 121, and no court now appears to follow the Frenville approach, see In re Andrews, 239 F.3d 708 , 710 n.7 (5th Cir. 2001) (describing Frenville’s approach as having been “universally rejected”). ¶ 20 Under the “conduct test,” a claim arises at the time of the debtor’s conduct that gives rise to the claim, even if the actual injury or accrual of a cause of action does not occur until after the bankruptcy filing.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Mandelbrot v. J.T. Thorpe Settlement Trust (In Re J.T. Thorpe, Inc.) (2×)
9th Cir. · 2017 · confidence medium
Many of the requirements in § 524(g) are specifically tailored to protect the due process rights of future claimants.” Jeld-Wen, 607 F.3d at 127 (internal modifications and quotation marks omitted).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) In re Bates
Bankr. W.D. Tex. · 2017 · confidence medium
“Under this test, a claim arises from a debtor’s pre-petition tortious conduct where there is also some pre-petition relationship between the debtor and the claimant, such as a purchase, use, opera tion of, or exposure to the debtor’s product.” JELD-WEN, Inc. v. Van Brunt (In re Grossman's Inc.), 607 F.3d 114, 123 (3d Cir. 2010) (en banc).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) In re G-I Holdings, Inc.
Bankr. D.N.J. · 2017 · confidence medium
Frenville Co., Inc., 744 F.2d 332 (3d Cir. 1984), finding that it imposed “too narrow an interpretation of a ‘claim’ under the Bankruptcy Code” and holding that “a ‘clairp’ arises when an individual is exposed pré-petition to a product or other conduct giving rise to an injury, which underlies a ‘right to payment’ under the Bankruptcy Code.” Grossman’s, 607 F.3d at 121, 125 (citing 11 U.S.C. § 101 (5)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) In re Kimball Hill, Inc.
Bankr. N.D. Ill. · 2017 · confidence medium
While the precise ruling of Frenville was not directed at surety law and was later retracted by the Third Circuit en banc, Jeld-Wen, Inc. v. Van Brundt (In re Grossman’s Inc.), 607 F.3d 114, 121 (3d Cir. 2010), this part of the court’s analysis remained undisturbed.
cited Cited as authority (rule) In re Orleans Homebuilders, Inc.
Bankr. D. Del. · 2016 · confidence medium
Jeld-Wen, Inc. v. Van Brunt (In re Grossman’s, Inc.), 607 F.3d 114, 125 (3d Cir. 2010). .
examined Cited as authority (rule) Cunningham v. Energy Future Holdings Corp. (In re Energy Future Holdings Corp.) (5×)
D. Del. · 2016 · confidence medium
Id. at 119-20.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) In re W.R. Grace & Co.
Bankr. D. Del. · 2016 · confidence medium
Frenville Co., Inc.), 744 F.2d 332, 337 (3d Cir.1984) (holding that a claim does not arise until a right to payment arises under state law), overruled by Jeld-Wen, Inc. v. Van Brunt (In re Grossman’s Inc.), 607 F.3d 114, 125 (3d Cir.2010) (holding that a claim arises when an individual is exposed pre-petition to a product or other conduct giving rise to an injury, which underlies a “right to payment,”); see also Wright v. Owens Corning, 679 F.3d 101, 109 (3d Cir.2012) (expanding Grossman’s determination of when a claim arises to include “post-petition, pre-confirmation exposure to a …
examined Cited as authority (rule) In re Johns-Manville Corp. (7×) also: Cited "see", Cited "see, e.g."
Bankr. S.D.N.Y. · 2016 · confidence medium
In determining whether a claim exists for purposes of the Bankruptcy Code, it has been said that “a ‘claim’ can exist under the Code before a right to payment exists under state law.” JELD-WEN, Inc. v. Van Brunt (In re Grossman’s Inc.), 607 F.3d 114, 121 (3d Cir.2010).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Delaware Trust Co. v. Computershare Trust Co. (In re Energy Future Holdings Corp.)
Bankr. D. Del. · 2016 · confidence medium
In re Rodriguez, 629 F.3d 136, 142 (3d Cir.2010) (citing Jeld-Wen, Inc. v. Brunt (In re Grossman's Inc.), 607 F.3d 114, 121 (3d Cir.2010)). .
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Sikirica v. Harber (In re Harber)
Bankr. W.D. Pa. · 2016 · confidence medium
Id. at 125. .Pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code, the term "claim” means "[a] right to payment, whether or not such right is reduced to judgment, liquidated, unliquidated, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed, legal, equitable, secured, or unsecured ...” 11 U.S.C, § 101(5). .
cited Cited as authority (rule) In re Gonzalez
Bankr. E.D. Pa. · 2016 · confidence medium
Communic'ns, 537 U.S. 293, 302 , 123 S.Ct. 832 , 154 L.Ed.2d 863 (2003); In re Grossman’s Inc., 607 F.3d 114, 121 (3d Cir.2010). .
cited Cited as authority (rule) In re Pittman
Bankr. E.D. Pa. · 2016 · confidence medium
In re Rodriguez, 629 F.3d 136, 138-39 (3d Cir.2010) (quoting In re Grossman’s, 607 F.3d at 121).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Dold v. Rainbows United, Inc. (In re Rainbows United, Inc.) (2×) also: Cited "see"
Bankr. D. Kan. · 2016 · confidence medium
Watson v. Parker (In re Parker), 264 B.R. 685 (10th Cir. BAP 2001), aff'd 313 F.3d 1267 (10th Cir.2002), cert. denied 540 U.S. 965 , 124 S.Ct. 429 , 157 L.Ed.2d 309 (2003); Jeld-Wen, Inc. v. Brunt (In re Grossman’s Inc.), 607 F.3d 114, 125 (3d Cir.2010); Grady v. A.H.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Trevino v. HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. (In re Trevino)
Bankr. S.D. Tex. · 2015 · confidence medium
Due to the accrual’s approach inequitable results with regards to indemnification claims, it has been ‘universally rejected.’ 16 (Grossman’s Inc. v. Van Brunt (In re Grossman’s Inc.), 607 F.3d 114, 120 (3d Cir.2010) (overturning Frenville).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Moore v. Lalone (In re Moore)
Bankr. W.D. Pa. · 2015 · confidence medium
Jeld-Wen, Inc. v. Van Brunt (In re Grossman’s Inc.), 607 F.3d 114, 122 (3d Cir. 2010).
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In Re Grossman's Inc.
09-1563.
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Apr 27, 2010.
607 F.3d 114

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT

No. 09-1563

In re: Grossman's Inc., et al., Debtors

JELD-WEN, Inc., f/k/a Grossman's Inc., Appellant v. Gordon Van Brunt, Individually and in his capacity as Personal Representative of the Estate of Mary Van Brunt*

*Amended pursuant to Fed.R.App.P. 43

(D. Del. Civil Action No. 08-cv-00427)

Present: SCIRICA, Chief Judge, SLOVITER, McKEE, BARRY, AMBRO, FUENTES, SMITH, FISHER, CHAGARES, JORDAN, HARDIMAN, GREENAWAY and ROTH, Circuit Judges.

ORDER

The Court, sua sponte, orders rehearing en banc in the above captioned appeal.

The matter will be submitted at the convenience of the Court.

BY THE COURT, /s/ Anthony J. Scirica Chief Judge

Date: April 27, 2010 cc: Christopher M. Alston Esq. Daniel K. Hogan Esq. David J. Parsons Esq. Frederick B. Rosner Esq. Sander L. Esserman, Esq