order just approved yesterday ( docket #1420) for engagement of "stout". among other things, their engagement letter provided for the following which seems to indicate some concern with the seritage transaction and desire to analyze re: any liability on the part of sears or its d's and o's:
We will perform services or tasks requested by you that are within our scope of practice, including a review of the Sears properties involved in the Seritage transaction and related appraisals. While our work may involve analysis of financial information, our engagement does not include an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.