Fisker inexplicably abandons its Orange County headquarters after entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Fisker has inexplicably abandoned its Orange County headquarters, leaving a complete mess which will take thousands of dollars to clean up. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year as EV adoption momentum in America continues to slow. The courts typically oversee reorganization of companies and debts under Chapter 11 bankruptcy so that a failed company can recover.

Unfortunately, this does not appear to be the case with Fisker. According to an October 4th filing with the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware by property owner Shamrock Properties II, LLC, the company's owners and staff cannot be reached after the property was returned to Shamrock on September 27 in disarray. Toxic waste material, overturned desks, and abandoned property remain strewn across the former headquarters.

Apparently, a company called Heritage Global Partners had purchased some of Fisker's assets and notified Shamrock around September 12 that they had done so. The sudden departure of all of Fisker's owners and staff from the building before the end of the month raises the question of who is responsible for the waste left behind - Fisker or HGP. Shamrock has been unable to contact either for a definitive answer as to who will clean up the mess.

Fisker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year because EV sales momentum in America has continued to slow due to declining EV interest among car buyers. At that time, there was hope that Fisker EV owners could continue to access parts and repairs from the company while it reorganized. With the abandonment of the Fisker headquarters, owners can assume they are left holding the bag for any issues with their vehicles. Those stuck with a broken Fisker can always get around town with a much cheaper self-balancing Segway (like this one on Amazon).