BofA Sues Aequum, First Brands Group Over Inventory Liens

By Alex Wittenberg · April 2, 2026, 5:02 PM EDT

Bank of America and others have sued troubled auto parts maker First Brands Group and lender Aequum Capital in Texas bankruptcy court, seeking a judgment that the plaintiffs hold liens on...

To view the full article, register now.

Bankruptcy Scorecard

Summary

First Brands Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas bankruptcy court with between $10 billion and $50 billion in debt.

Case Number

4:25-bk-90399

Judge

Christopher M. Lopez

Venue

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas

Capital Structure

Total Liabilities:

between $10 billion and $50 billion

View Full Scorecard

Documents

Case Information

Case Title

First Brands Group, LLC

Case Number

4:25-bk-90399

Court

Texas Southern

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

September 28, 2025