IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION In re: ) ) COLLINS & AIKMAN CORPORATION,

et al.1 ) ) Debtors. ) ) ) ) ) ) _________________________________________) Chapter 11 Case No. 05-55927 (SWR) (Jointly Administered) (Tax Identification #13-3489233) Honorable Steven W. Rhodes

STIPULATION RESOLVING SEVERANCE CLAIMS RELATING TO 11TH OMNIBUS OBJECTION This Stipulation, by and between the Collins & Aikman Post-Consummation Trust (the Trust), as successor to the above-captioned Debtors (collectively, the Debtors) pursuant to the Plan (as hereinafter defined), and Kenneth D. Heiney (Heiney); Kenneth OBrien (OBrien) and Steven L. Souders (Souders) (collectively, Heiney, OBrien and Souders shall be referred to as Claimants) and the Collins & Aikman Litigation Trust (the Litigation Trust)

The Debtors in the jointly administered cases include: Collins & Aikman Corporation; Amco Convertible Fabrics, Inc., Case No. 05-55949; Becker Group, LLC (d/b/a/ Collins & Aikman Premier Mold), Case No. 05-55977; Brut Plastics, Inc., Case No. 05-55957; Collins & Aikman (Gibraltar) Limited, Case No. 05-55989; Collins & Aikman Accessory Mats, Inc. (f/k/a the Akro Corporation), Case No. 05-55952; Collins & Aikman Asset Services, Inc., Case No. 05-55959; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Argentina), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Argentina), Inc.), Case No. 05-55965; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Asia), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Asia), Inc.), Case No. 0555991; Collins & Aikman Automotive Exteriors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Exteriors, Inc.), Case No. 05-55958; Collins & Aikman Automotive Interiors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Interiors, Inc.), Case No. 05-55956; Collins & Aikman Automotive International, Inc., Case No. 05-55980; Collins & Aikman Automotive International Services, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive International Services, Inc.), Case No. 05-55985; Collins & Aikman Automotive Mats, LLC, Case No. 05-55969; Collins & Aikman Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc.), Case No. 05-55978; Collins & Aikman Automotive Services, LLC, Case No. 05-55981; Collins & Aikman Canada Domestic Holding Company, Case No. 05-55930; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (MI), Inc., Case No. 05-55982; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (TN), Inc., Case No. 05-55984; Collins & Aikman Development Company, Case No. 05-55943; Collins & Aikman Europe, Inc., Case No. 05-55971; Collins & Aikman Fabrics, Inc. (d/b/a Joan Automotive Industries, Inc.), Case No. 05-55963; Collins & Aikman Intellimold, Inc. (d/b/a M&C Advanced Processes, Inc.), Case No. 05-55976; Collins & Aikman Interiors, Inc., Case No. 05-55970; Collins & Aikman International Corporation, Case No. 05-55951; Collins & Aikman Plastics, Inc., Case No. 05-55960; Collins & Aikman Products Co., Case No. 05-55932; Collins & Aikman Properties, Inc., Case No. 0555964; Comet Acoustics, Inc., Case No. 05-55972; CW Management Corporation, Case No. 05-55979; Dura Convertible Systems, Inc., Case No. 05-55942; Gamble Development Company, Case No. 05-55974; JPS Automotive, Inc. (d/b/a PACJ, Inc.), Case No. 05-55935; New Baltimore Holdings, LLC, Case No. 05-55992; Owosso Thermal Forming, LLC, Case No. 05-55946; Southwest Laminates, Inc. (d/b/a Southwest Fabric Laminators Inc.), Case No. 05-55948; Wickes Asset Management, Inc., Case No. 05-55962; and Wickes Manufacturing Company, Case No. 05-55968.

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resolves the priority portion of Claim 518 filed by Heiney, the priority portion of Claim 534 filed by OBrien and the priority portion of Claim 1293 filed by Souders. WHEREAS, on May 17, 2005 (the Petition Date), the Debtors filed petitions for relief under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (the Bankruptcy Court); WHEREAS, Heiney filed claim number 518 for severance pay in the amount of $187,961.40, representing a priority claim for $4,925 and a general unsecured claim of $183,036.40 (the Heiney Claim); WHEREAS, OBrien filed claim number 534 for severance pay in the amount of $31,378.88, representing a priority claim for $10,000 and a general unsecured claim for $21,378.88 (the OBrien Claim); WHEREAS, Souders filed claim number 1293 for severance pay in the amount of $24,230.76, representing a priority claim for $10,000 and a general unsecured claim for $14,230,76 (the Souders Claim); WHEREAS, the Heiney, OBrien and Souders Claims are the subject of the Trusts 11th Omnibus Objection to Claims; WHEREAS, in an effort to avoid the risks and expenses of litigation, the Parties have entered into negotiations to resolve the priority portion of the Heiney, OBrien and Souders Claims. In connection with such negotiations, the Parties have reviewed documentation and other materials relevant to those Claims, including any support filed with or related to the Claims and the Debtors books and records as they related to such Claims. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the forgoing, the mutual promises contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is

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hereby acknowledged, IT IS STIPULATED AND AGREED THAT: 1. Within 30 days of the filing of this Stipulation, the Trust shall pay Heiney

$8,714.79 for the priority portion of the Heiney Claim. Upon receipt of payment by Heiney, the Heiney Claim shall be amended to a general unsecured claim in the amount of $176,850.99. Upon receipt of payment by Heiney, the Trusts 11th Omnibus Objection shall be withdrawn only with regard to the Heiney Claim and the Heiney general unsecured Claim shall be amended and allowed. 2. Within 30 days of the filing of this Stipulation, the Trust shall pay OBrien

$9,479.01 for the priority portion of the OBrien Claim. Upon receipt of payment by OBrien, the OBrien Clam shall be amended to a general unsecured claim in the amount of $21,900.37. Upon receipt of payment by OBrien, the Trusts 11th Omnibus Objection shall be withdrawn only with regard to the OBrien Claim and the OBrien general unsecured Claim shall be amended and allowed. 3. Within 30 days of the filing of this Stipulation, the Trust shall pay Souders

$8,229.92 for the priority portion of the Souders Claim. Upon receipt of payment by Souders, the Souders Claim shall be amended to a general unsecured claim in the amount of $16,012.96. Upon receipt of payment by Souders, the Trusts 11th Omnibus Objection shall be withdrawn only with regard to the Souders Claim and the Souders general unsecured Claim shall be amended and allowed. 4. To the extent any distributions are made on the Claims as amended by this

Stipulation, such distributions will be made pursuant to the terms of the First Amended Joint Plan of Collins & Aikman Corporation and Its Debtor Subsidiaries, dated July 9, 2007, as

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confirmed by the Order Confirming the First Amended Joint Plan of Collins & Aikman Corporation and Its Debtor Subsidiaries, entered on July 18, 2007. 5. The Debtors notice and claims agent, Kurtzman Carson Consultants, LCC, is

authorized to take all actions necessary to reflect the amendments to the Heiney, OBrien and Souders Claims as set forth in paragraphs 1-3, above. 6. By agreeing to enter into this stipulation the Parties shall not be deemed to have

waived any claim, right or remedy afforded to them under the Bankruptcy Code or otherwise, except as provided in this Stipulation. 7. This Stipulation may not be modified, altered, amended or vacated without the

written consent of all parties hereto. Any such modification, alteration, amendment or vacation, in whole or in part, shall be subject to the approval of the Bankruptcy Court. The Bankruptcy Court shall retain jurisdiction to resolve any disputes or controversies arising from or related to this Stipulation. 8. Consistent with the terms of this Stipulation the parties agree to the entry of an

Order attached as Exhibit A to this Stipulation.

BOYLE BURDETT By: /s/ H. William Burdett, Jr. (w/consent) Eugene H. Boyle, Jr. (P42023) H. William Burdett, Jr. (P63185) 14950 East Jefferson, Suite 200 Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan 48230 (313) 344-4000 (313) 344-4001 (facsimile) Burdett@boyleburdett.com Attorneys for the Collins & Aikman Post-Consummation Trust and Litigation Trust Dated: June 23, 2008 By:

CLARK HILL PLC /s/ Joel D. Applebaum Charles E. Murphy (P28909) Joel D. Applebaum (P36774) 500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 3500 Detroit, Michigan 48226 (313) 965-8300 (313) 965-8252 (facsimile) japplebaum@clarkhill.com Attorney for Claimants

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EXHIBIT A

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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION In re: ) ) COLLINS & AIKMAN CORPORATION, et al.1 ) ) Debtors. ) ) ) ) ) ) _________________________________________) Chapter 11 Case No. 05-55927 (SWR) (Jointly Administered) (Tax Identification #13-3489233) Honorable Steven W. Rhodes

ORDER RESOLVING PRIORITY SEVERANCE CLAIMS FOR CLAIMS 518, 534, AND 1293 RELATING TO 11TH OMNIBUS OBJECTION Upon reading and filing the Stipulation, by and between the Collins & Aikman PostConsummation Trust (the Trust), as successor to the above-captioned Debtors (collectively, the Debtors) pursuant to the Plan (as hereinafter defined), and Kenneth D. Heiney (Heiney); Kenneth OBrien (OBrien) and Steven L. Souders (Souders) (collectively, Heiney, OBrien and Souders shall be referred to as Claimants) and the Collins & Aikman Litigation Trust (the Litigation Trust) which resolves the priority portion of Claim 518 filed by Heiney, the priority

The Debtors in the jointly administered cases include: Collins & Aikman Corporation; Amco Convertible Fabrics, Inc., Case No. 05-55949; Becker Group, LLC (d/b/a/ Collins & Aikman Premier Mold), Case No. 05-55977; Brut Plastics, Inc., Case No. 05-55957; Collins & Aikman (Gibraltar) Limited, Case No. 05-55989; Collins & Aikman Accessory Mats, Inc. (f/k/a the Akro Corporation), Case No. 05-55952; Collins & Aikman Asset Services, Inc., Case No. 05-55959; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Argentina), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Argentina), Inc.), Case No. 05-55965; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Asia), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Asia), Inc.), Case No. 0555991; Collins & Aikman Automotive Exteriors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Exteriors, Inc.), Case No. 05-55958; Collins & Aikman Automotive Interiors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Interiors, Inc.), Case No. 05-55956; Collins & Aikman Automotive International, Inc., Case No. 05-55980; Collins & Aikman Automotive International Services, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive International Services, Inc.), Case No. 05-55985; Collins & Aikman Automotive Mats, LLC, Case No. 05-55969; Collins & Aikman Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc.), Case No. 05-55978; Collins & Aikman Automotive Services, LLC, Case No. 05-55981; Collins & Aikman Canada Domestic Holding Company, Case No. 05-55930; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (MI), Inc., Case No. 05-55982; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (TN), Inc., Case No. 05-55984; Collins & Aikman Development Company, Case No. 05-55943; Collins & Aikman Europe, Inc., Case No. 05-55971; Collins & Aikman Fabrics, Inc. (d/b/a Joan Automotive Industries, Inc.), Case No. 05-55963; Collins & Aikman Intellimold, Inc. (d/b/a M&C Advanced Processes, Inc.), Case No. 05-55976; Collins & Aikman Interiors, Inc., Case No. 05-55970; Collins & Aikman International Corporation, Case No. 05-55951; Collins & Aikman Plastics, Inc., Case No. 05-55960; Collins & Aikman Products Co., Case No. 05-55932; Collins & Aikman Properties, Inc., Case No. 0555964; Comet Acoustics, Inc., Case No. 05-55972; CW Management Corporation, Case No. 05-55979; Dura Convertible Systems, Inc., Case No. 05-55942; Gamble Development Company, Case No. 05-55974; JPS Automotive, Inc. (d/b/a PACJ, Inc.), Case No. 05-55935; New Baltimore Holdings, LLC, Case No. 05-55992; Owosso Thermal Forming, LLC, Case No. 05-55946; Southwest Laminates, Inc. (d/b/a Southwest Fabric Laminators Inc.), Case No. 05-55948; Wickes Asset Management, Inc., Case No. 05-55962; and Wickes Manufacturing Company, Case No. 05-55968.

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portion of Claim 534 filed by OBrien and the priority portion of Claim 1293 filed by Souders and the Court being fully advised in the premises, IT IS ORDERED THAT: 1. Within 30 days of the filing of the Stipulation, the Trust shall pay Heiney

$8,714.79 for the priority portion of the Heiney Claim. Upon receipt of payment by Heiney, the Heiney Claim shall be amended to a general unsecured claim in the amount of $176,850.99. Upon receipt of payment by Heiney, the Trusts 11th Omnibus Objection shall be withdrawn only with regard to the Heiney Claim and the Heiney general unsecured Claim shall be amended and allowed. 2. Within 30 days of the filing of the Stipulation, the Trust shall pay OBrien

$9,479.01 for the priority portion of the OBrien Claim. Upon receipt of payment by OBrien, the OBrien Clam shall be amended to a general unsecured claim in the amount of $21,900.37. Upon receipt of payment by OBrien, the Trusts 11th Omnibus Objection shall be withdrawn only with regard to the OBrien Claim and the OBrien general unsecured Claim shall be amended and allowed. 3. Within 30 days of the filing of the Stipulation, the Trust shall pay Souders

$8,229.92 for the priority portion of the Souders Claim. Upon receipt of payment by Souders, the Souders Claim shall be amended to a general unsecured claim in the amount of $16,012.96. Upon receipt of payment by Souders, the Trusts 11th Omnibus Objection shall be withdrawn only with regard to the Souders Claim and the Souders general unsecured Claim shall be amended and allowed. 4. To the extent any distributions are made on the Claims as amended by this

Stipulation, such distributions will be made pursuant to the terms of the First Amended Joint

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Plan of Collins & Aikman Corporation and Its Debtor Subsidiaries, dated July 9, 2007, as confirmed by the Order Confirming the First Amended Joint Plan of Collins & Aikman Corporation and Its Debtor Subsidiaries, entered on July 18, 2007. 5. The Debtors notice and claims agent, Kurtzman Carson Consultants, LCC, is

authorized to take all actions necessary to reflect the amendments to the Heiney, OBrien and Souders Claims as set forth in paragraphs 1-3, above. 6. The Parties shall not be deemed to have waived any claim, right or remedy

afforded to them under the Bankruptcy Code or otherwise, except as provided in this Order. 7. This Order may not be amended or vacated without the written consent of all

parties hereto, which shall be subject to the approval of the Bankruptcy Court. The Bankruptcy Court retains jurisdiction over any disputes or controversies arising from or related to this Order. 8. entry. The terms of this Order shall be immediately effective and enforceable upon its

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