On April 13, 2009, a petition by creditors Blumenthal & Associates Florida General Partnership, Martin Rappaport Charitable Remainder Unitrust, Martin Rappaport, Marc Cherno and Steven Morganstern was filed. The filing said their $64 million in claims against Mr. Madoff are based on the balances contained in the last statements they received from his firm. Claims are based on breach of contract, conversion, and fraud.
