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The Hertz Corporation v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Petition for certiorari denied on January 12, 2026. Justice Kavanaugh would grant the petition.

Docket No. Op. BelowArgument Opinion Vote Author Term
24-1062 3rd Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2025

Issue: Whether an unwritten pre-Code exception overrides the Bankruptcy Code’s express statutory text and allows creditors in solvent-debtor cases to recover amounts that the Code explicitly disallows. CVSG: 12/03/2025

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
01/15/2025Application (24A706) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from February 4, 2025 to March 6, 2025, submitted to Justice Alito.
01/17/2025Response to application from respondent Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Indenture Trustee filed.
01/21/2025Application (24A706) granted by Justice Alito extending the time to file until March 6, 2025.
02/18/2025Application (24A706) to extend further the time from March 6, 2025 to April 5, 2025, submitted to Justice Alito.
02/19/2025Response to application from respondent Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Indenture Trustee filed.
02/24/2025Application (24A706) granted by Justice Alito extending the time to file until April 5, 2025.
04/04/2025Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due May 8, 2025)
04/29/2025Waiver of right of respondent U.S. Bank, National Association, as Indenture Trustee to respond filed.
04/29/2025Brief of respondent Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Indenture Trustee in opposition filed.
05/13/2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/29/2025.
05/13/2025Reply of petitioners The Hertz Corporation, et al. filed. (Distributed)
06/02/2025The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States.
12/03/2025Brief amicus curiae of United States filed.
12/23/2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/9/2026.
12/23/2025Supplemental brief of petitioners The Hertz Corporation, et al. filed. (Distributed)
01/12/2026Petition DENIED. Justice Kavanaugh would grant the petition for a writ of certiorari.