Robinson+Cole, together with co-counsel Caplin Drysdale, Chartered, represented the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Chapter 11 case of Mosaic Companies, LLC, a luxury wall and tile company headquartered in Smyrna, Georgia. Mosaic and its affiliates filed for bankruptcy due to market pressures and silica liability affecting certain affiliates—the first bankruptcy to address silica exposure arising from marble installation.

Through intensive negotiations, Robinson+Cole helped secure:

1. A revised debtor-in-possession facility ensuring financial stability during the restructuring process
2. Critical protections for silica personal injury claimants in the sale of the company’s primary operating business
3. Confirmation of a consensual plan of reorganization, which includes creating separate trusts for silica and general unsecured claimants

The purpose of the bankruptcy, for creditors, was to maximize the sales price of two affiliate subsidiaries for their benefit and to otherwise safeguard their rights. Estimated deal value: $100–$500 million.

The matter was led by Group co-chair Natalie D. Ramsey, with support from Jamie L. Edmonson, Evan M. Lazerowitz, and Richard Willi. This case underscores Robinson+Cole’s commitment to innovative solutions in complex restructuring and mass tort matters.