Former employees of Tucson’s Krispy Kreme franchisee, who filed for bankruptcy in August, were told Tuesday they would get most, if not all, of the final paychecks they’re owed.
On Tuesday morning, dozens of former employees who worked at the Krispy Kreme stores owned and operated by Tempe-based Rigel Corp. showed up to a short, routine meeting in the company’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, hoping to claim wages.Tony Mason, the Phoenix bankruptcy trustee appointed to the case, said Rigel’s unpaid employees are the main unsecured creditors, making them a priority once the company’s assets are liquidated.
Mason said the company owes about $250,000 in wages to workers.
“A sizable portion, if not all of that, will be paid,” Mason said, adding that it could take months for that to happen.Former Rigel employees who want to claim their unpaid wages must fill out claim forms. You can get a form at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Tucson, 38 S. Scott Ave., or print a form from the internet. Go to www.azb.uscourts.gov, click on forms and print out the Proof of Claims form.
The case number is 06-2480. Send copies of documentation - not originals. If you want a copy proving your claim was submitted, include a stamped, self-addressed envelope and a copy of the claim form. Send all of it to U.S. Bankruptcy Court, 230 N. First Ave., No. 101, Phoenix, AZ 85003.
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