2008
October Chrysler Financial pulls Hecker's credit lines. He bounces checks, lets payroll and worker health insurance lapse.
November Hecker sues Chrysler, sells some car dealerships.
December Hecker-owned Advantage Rent-A-Car files for bankruptcy.
2009
April 28 Chrysler Financial wins $476.9 million judgment.
June 4 Hecker files personal bankruptcy. Claims $767 million in debt.
June 17 FBI and state raid Hecker's homes and offices.