Dallas-based crane and hoist firm Lewis Equipment Co. filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code with the US Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas, for bankruptcy protection.
The Chapter 11 petition states that Lewis has assets and liabilities both exceeding $100 million and that its debts are primarily business debts. The Chapter 11 filing also states that Lewis estimates that funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors.