Polaroid controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2008
Petters Group collapse triggers a second Polaroid bankruptcy
The post-reorganization Polaroid entity sought bankruptcy protection shortly after criminal investigations involving its parent company, Petters Group Worldwide.
2008
Petters Group collapse and Polaroid bankruptcy
The post-reorganization Polaroid entity filed for Chapter 11 shortly after criminal investigations involving its parent company, Petters Group Worldwide, placing the brand's ownership and operations under further uncertainty.
2001
Polaroid bankruptcy takeover criticized over executive bonuses
The restructuring and asset sale attracted criticism because senior executives received retention bonuses while shareholders and many employees lost substantial value.
2001
Criticism of bankruptcy executive bonuses
The first bankruptcy restructuring was criticized because senior executives received retention bonuses while shareholders, current employees and retirees were left with little or no recovery.