FAQ - Updated June 30th, 2025

Notice to Creditors and Clients of Ecom Authority, LLC

On June 4th, 2025, Ecom Authority, LLC executed an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors.

We understand that this situation may cause concern and confusion. This FAQ aims to provide timely information and comprehensive transparency.respond to you.


General Information

Q: What happened to Ecom Authority, LLC?
A: Due to operational challenges and financial constraints we have elected to wind down operations through an assignment for the benefit creditors (“ABC”).

Q: What is an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors (ABC)?
A: The ABC is a Florida statutory process that results in the company being wound down by a third-party assignee and is overseen by the circuit court of the eleventh judicial circuit in and for Miami-Dade County (Case No. 2025-010807-CA-01).  We believe this process offers the best chance of preserving value for our partners and provides full transparency. The ABC proceeding is designed to maximize recovery for creditors and offers a realistic path forward for recovering inventory and funds under our current circumstances.

An assignee will assume control of the company’s operations – identifying assets, reviewing liabilities, and making distributions to creditors. The assignee will have possession of all books and records of the company. 

Q: Who is handling this process?
A: The process is being handled by Michael Moecker & Associates, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida based firm specializing in insolvency and fiduciary services. You can contact us at [email protected]

Q: What fiduciary roles have Michael Moecker & Associates held in the past and why have they been chosen to wind down operations for the benefit of creditors?
A: Michael Moecker & Associates, Inc. (“MMA”) is a multifaceted company that specializes in providing investors, bank officers, shareholders, creditors, and attorneys with successful esolution of insolvency, bankruptcy, and liquidation matters.

Executive management of the company act, with court approval, as Receivers, Trustees, Assignees, Custodians and Examiners.  Senior members of MMA, along with supporting staff, have managed over 1,000 cases in a variety of industries including; retail, distribution, manufacturing, transportation, shipping, service related industries and others. They are the leading firm in Florida in consultation, management and liquidation of assets for U.S. Trustees, court appointed receivers and assignees, state and federal governmental agencies, banks and lending institutions.

As court appointed fiduciaries, MMA manages the marshalling and liquidation of assets, preference actions, fraudulent conveyances and other insolvency issues.  The firm manages and resolves claim issues and the distribution to creditors. Additionally, the company administers crisis management services, workouts, and business development for going concerns.

In its various fiduciary and chief restructuring officer roles, MMA is widely known and respected by federal bankruptcy courts as well as state courts in Florida. Lead management is regularly called upon to testify in court as expert witnesses in complex insolvency cases.

The firm has a staff of forty, who manage tangible assets, including jewelry, furniture and furnishings, art, clothing, automobiles, boats, machinery, retail products, real estate, inventory, and cash held in trust accounts.  All assets are managed with a U.S. Trustee approved accounting system and all principals and senior management have undergone U.S. Trustee background investigations.

As business minded professionals, one of MMA’s strengths is seeing the value in ongoing concerns and being able to operate them. At any given time, MMA operates multiple companies in a variety of industries.

Notable Michael Moecker & Associates appointments include:

 

·         S&P / P&S Gen. Partnerships – Conservator for a Bernard L. Madoff feeder fund

·         Estate of Victor Posner – Curator of complex $550mm estate with 151 company’s

·         Coex Coffee Intl., Inc. – Assignee of $300mm worldwide coffee wholesaler/trader

·         NDIC – Receiver of multi-location diagnostic centers supporting large hospital

·         Garment Corp – Assignee for nationwide based uniform manufacturing company

·         W. Lewshane Hall Estate – Curator & Acting Trustee for 8,000 acre ranch complex

·         Buy Owner, Inc. – Assignee; stabilized the 17 entities and generated $2+mm income

·         TLC Dental, Inc. – Assignee for six location surgical and orthodontic dental practice

·         Hemacare, Inc. – Assignee for infected disease human blood bank

·         Grip Pod Systems, LLC – Receiver for exclusive US Army weapons accessory

·         Floral Supply Mart – Assignee for 22 “Big Box” home good retail gift stores

·         Pearls Art & Supply Corp. – Assignee for art supply and framing retail chain

·         Falcon Air Express, Inc. – Assignee of charter airline with MD80 aircraft

·         iRise Spine & Joint – Assignee for 17 location surgical & pain management practice

·         Starbridge Networks, LLC – Receiver for Latin America telecom equipment dist.

·         Merco Group at Aventura Landings – Receiver for the completion of 62 homes

·         The Villas at Lauderhill, LLC – CRO/Receiver for 409 apartment/condo conversion 

·         Recovery Assoc. of Palm Beach – Assignee of drug treatment centers

·         Choice Radio Keys Corp – Assignee for multiple AM/FM radio stations

·         Villas of Jasmine companies – Receiver for 700+ apartment multi location complex

·         Vitalstate Inc. – Assignee for human and veterinarian supplement provider


Inventory & Client Goods

Q: I paid Ecom Authority, LLC to establish and provide management services for an online Walmart store. I made subsequent payments to purchase inventory for that store. What happens to the inventory currently held by Walmart?
A: Walmart will begin releasing inventory from its fulfillment centers shortly. You have until Monday, June 16 to designate a shipping address for your goods. If you do not submit the form (Return Shipping Information – EA Clients) by the deadline, your inventory will be sent to Ecom Authority’s warehouse at 12301 NW 112th Ave, Medley, FL 33178, where it will be held and liquidated by the assignee.

Q: What if I can’t reclaim and/or secure my own storage for the inventory?

A: Ecom Authority, LLC has a court-appointed fiduciary overseeing the liquidation. All inventory sent to Ecom Authority’s warehouse at 12301 NW 112th Ave, Medley, FL 33178 will be liquidated for the benefit of creditors. The assignee will seek to recover fees and costs associated with any liquidation of inventory. Market-rate pricing will be imposed for receiving, processing, storage, and order picking services.


Q: Once I have submitted the inventory return form, can I change the desired address for shipping?

A: No. The designated shipping address for your goods cannot be changed once submitted.

Q: Can I continue selling on my Walmart store account?

A: All Walmart stores that were suspended will remain suspended. For the substantial majority of partners, Walmart has confirmed it will move forward with final payouts of the balances owed. For most sellers, Walmart has indicated it will work to remit payouts within the next 90 days.

If your account has a final balance over $10,000, Walmart will require a signed release letter, which will be provided at the 90-day mark. If the letter is signed promptly and your PSP account is active, funds should be released shortly thereafter. If the letter is not signed or the PSP account is inactive, funds may be transferred to unclaimed property with instructions for recovery. Accounts with high chargebacks or other risk factors may face a longer payout timeline. A small number of sellers with negative account balances will not receive a final payout.

Financial Questions

Q: Can I recover any of my unused working capital from my store?

A: Recovery is not guaranteed. Any store owner with unused working capital is now deemed to be a creditor of the Ecom Authority, LLC Estate. All creditors must file a claim in accordance with the submission procedure below.

Q: Can I file a claim for inventory in my store?

A: A claim for inventory can only be filed if your inventory was sent to the Ecom Authority, LLC warehouse to be liquidated. If you opted to receive your inventory you are no longer entitled to claim that amount.

Q: How are funds distributed to creditors?
A: Funds are distributed in accordance with Florida Statute §727.114. Administrative and secured claims are paid first, followed by unsecured creditors on a pro rata basis.


Submitting a Claim

Q: How do I file a claim?
A: Online submission is now available at the following web address: https://moeckerclaims.com/2025-010807-CA-01
You can also submit claims at [email protected] or by mail to the following:

C/O

Michael Moecker & Associates

1885 Marina Mile Blvd., Suite 103

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315

Please be sure to include all supporting documents.

Q: What is the deadline to file a claim?

A: All claims must be submitted no later than October 3rd, 2025 (“Claims Bar Date”). The assignee reserves the right to extend this deadline at his sole discretion.

Amazon Stores


Q: I previously had an Amazon store operated by Ecom Authority, LLC, and my inventory and/or funds remain frozen by Amazon. What is the status?
A: Prior to the Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors, Ecom Authority, LLC was engaged in litigation against Amazon related to the suspension of client stores and the freezing of associated assets. That litigation is still ongoing. The Assignee does not control or have access to Amazon platforms or accounts. The legal process is being monitored, and we will share any material updates as they become available.

Transparency & Process Updates

Q: How can I stay updated?
A: Creditors will be added to the service matrix for updates at major milestones (e.g., asset sales, report filings, claim distributions). We will continue to update this FAQ page as the administration of the Estate continues and we welcome you to send questions by email to [email protected]. Please allow sufficient time for a response due to high inquiry volume.