The week in Tampa Bay bankruptcies: EZ Roofing Inc.

Tampa Bay area bankruptcy courts recorded one business filing - including zero with total debt above $1 million - during the week that ended October 16, 2020. Year to date through October 16, 2020, the court recorded 107 Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 business bankruptcy filings, a -20 percent decrease from the same span the prior year. Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection typically provides for the liquidation of a business’ assets to satisfy creditor claims, while Chapter 11 protection enables a business…