Linder’s Furniture going out of business
$20 million in inventory
GARDEN GROVE, Calif.—Garden Grove-based Linder’s Furniture confirmed today it is going out of business.
On Nov. 2, the company entered into a “general assignment for the benefit of creditors,” an alternative to bankruptcy, and will start a going-out-of-business sale on Thursday at its 10 Southern California stores, said Craig Venezia of the Gorden Brothers Group, which will handle the liquidation.
Linder’s has more than $20 million in inventory—furniture, mattresses and accessories that will be sold off at discounted prices, Venezia said.
“Despite our best efforts, these turbulent times have left us with no choice but to wind down our operations,” said Eric Foucrier, president of Linder’s Furniture.” We believe this decision is in the best interest of our customers, employees and creditors.”
Philip Linder, chairman of the company, lamented its demise.
“Sadly, this marks the end of our 31-year history,” Linder said. “We very much appreciate the loyalty our customers have shown us over the years. As a final, 'Thank you,’ we encourage them to take advantage of these incredible values, especially as the holiday season is about to begin.”
Some customers recently complained that furniture they ordered from Linder’s never arrived, and they have not received refunds. Venezia said he was unaware of such complaints.
GARDEN GROVE, Calif.—A Garden Grove police motorcycle officer suffered minor injuries today when a motorist he had stopped ran him over and fled the scene, setting off a countywide manhunt.
The officer had pulled over the motorist about 9:30 a.m. at 13321 Brookhurst St., near Trask Avenue, for not wearing a seatbelt, according to Garden Grove police Lt. Jeff Nightengale.
The suspect seemed “nervous,” so the officer requested backup and told the man to get out of his car, Nightengale said.
LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Los Angeles is America’s second-worst driving city when it comes to frequency of vehicle crashes, according to Allstate Insurance Co.’s annual Best Driver’s Report released today.
Los Angeles drivers as a whole average a crash every 6.6 years, a figure that nationally trails only Philadelphia drivers at 6.5 years, according to Allstate.
WESTMINSTER, Calif.—A Garden Grove woman accused of drugging her estranged husband, slicing off his penis and discarding it in the garbage disposal is scheduled to be arraigned today on charges of torture and aggravated mayhem.
Catherine Kieu, 48, also faces sentencing enhancement allegations of inflicting great bodily harm and use of a dangerous or deadly weapon and could be sentenced to life in prison without parole if convicted, according to prosecutors.
WESTMINSTER, Calif.—A Garden Grove woman who allegedly poisoned her estranged husband, then sliced off his penis and tossed it in the garbage disposal, was charged today with torture and aggravated mayhem.
Catherine Kieu, 48, was expected to be arraigned this afternoon at the Westminster courthouse on one count each of torture and aggravated mayhem, both felonies. She also faces sentencing enhancement allegations of inflicting great bodily harm and use of a dangerous or deadly weapon.
GARDEN GROVE, Calif.—A woman was in custody today for allegedly poisoning her estranged husband and cutting off his penis at his Garden Grove home.
The crime occurred about 9 p.m. Monday in the 14000 block of Flower Street, said Garden Grove police Lt. Jeff Nightengale.
Catherine Kieu Becker, 48, was booked for aggravated mayhem, false imprisonment, assault with a deadly weapon, administering a drug with intent to commit a felony, poisoning, and spousal abuse. She was being held at the Orange County Jail.
