Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Just file the bankruptcy and you're good.

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If you filled out the forms correctly, Chase will get notice of the bankruptcy and the lawsuit will stop.

Mr. Stone's answer is correct, but it's still a good idea to file a notice of the bankruptcy with the court Chase filed in.