American Apparel, Inc. (APP, NYSE) and five affiliates have filed chapter 11 petitions in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (lead case # 15-12055-BLS) and will seek approval of a pre-packaged plan of reorganization. The petition and consolidated list of top 30 creditors and the first day declaration, along with the docket, are available through GCG. The company has issued a press release discussing its bankruptcy filing.