PhaseRx, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZRX), a Seattle-based biopharmaceutical company developing mRNA treatments for life-threatening inherited liver diseases in children, has filed a chapter 11 petition before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (Case No. 17-12890).  The case has been assigned to the Honorable Christopher S. Sontchi.  The petition indicates assets of $4.1 million and liabilities of $5.6 million.  Donlin Recano will serve as the claims agent.  The company has issued a press release regarding its reorganization.

 

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