Jimmy Smith’s Auto Sales, LLC, which operates as Caulfield’s Family Auto Sales in Bath, Pennsylvania, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Note: Chapter 11 allows businesses to reorganize their debts while continuing operations under court supervision. Jimmy Smith’s Auto Sales, LLC has filed for Chapter 11 Subchapter V. This provides a streamlined process for qualifying small business debtors. A Chapter 11 filing does not necessarily mean that a business is closing. For additional information, readers are encouraged to contact the business directly.
Highlights from the Petition
Court records on the PACER database show that the company submitted its petition on November 12. Attorney Lawrence V. Young of CGA Law Firm is representing the company.
Court records list the company’s largest unsecured creditors and include claim descriptions involving credit cards, fuel cards, and business assets.
The unsecured creditors on the list are American Express, Newtek Small Business Finance, LLC, Capital on Tap, Thoro Corp, Wells Fargo Bank, and others.
The petition indicates that funds may be available for distribution to unsecured creditors.
The filing’s list of equity security holders identifies Jeffrey Caulfield and Nicole L. Caulfield as each holding a 50% interest in the company.
A summary of the Chapter 11 petition is shared here:
- Filing Date: November 12, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11, Subchapter V
- Case Number: 26-14807-pmm
- Estimated Assets: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Creditors: 1-49
About the Company
Caulfield’s Family Auto Sales operates as a pre-owned vehicle dealership. Its website shows that the company sells used cars, SUVs, and trucks through its online inventory. Customers can browse the inventory online and visit the dealership to test-drive vehicles from brands including Ford, Chevrolet, Jeep, Hyundai, and Nissan.
The dealership also offers financing options and trade-in services, allowing customers to apply for financing online or request a quote for their current vehicle. It also provides an option to get pre-qualified for financing through Capital One without affecting their credit scores. Buyers can contact the sales team for help and visit the dealership in Bath to test-drive vehicles.
Jimmy Smith’s Auto Sales, LLC’s Chapter 11 case will proceed under court supervision as the company seeks to reorganize its debts.
