Money Bankruptcy cases, store closings pile up as coronavirus wreaks havoc for J.C. Penney, Hertz, others May 27, 2020USA TODAYComments Off on Bankruptcy cases, store closings pile up as coronavirus wreaks havoc for J.C. Penney, Hertz, others Companies are rushing into bankruptcy and closing stores permanently as they seek refuge from their creditors in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.