November 2008: Hecker begins litigation, sells some car dealerships.
Dec. 8, 2008: Hecker-owned Advantage Rent-A-Car files for bankruptcy.
Early 2009: Ford, Chrysler sue Hecker.
April 28: Chrysler wins $476.9 million judgment.
June 4: Personal bankruptcy filing.
June 17: Hecker's offices, homes raided.
September: Federal grand jury considers charges against Hecker.
