September 24, 2026
The former CEO of Sears Holdings Corp., Edward S. "Eddie" Lampert, has reached a settlement with the Chapter 7 trustee liquidating Sears Hometown Stores Inc., a remnant of the former retail giant, that puts to rest litigation over the fall of the company.
December 13, 2022
Sears Authorized Hometown Stores LLC and an affiliate opened a Chapter 11 case in Delaware, lugging along more than $30 million in secured debt and planning an "orderly liquidation" at more than 120 dealer-owned and operated stores in 26 states and Puerto Rico.