How Coronavirus Is Affecting Catholic Dioceses’ Bankruptcies
The economic effects of COVID-19 are impacting Catholic dioceses facing sexual abuse claims. The pandemic may lead to more bankruptcies and affect proceedings.
Category: Legal
Priest Sex Abuse Victim Receives $1.9 Million Settlement Under California Child Victims Act
A survivor of child sex abuse won the first settlement under the California Child Victims Act. The plaintiff won $1.9 million from the L.A. Archdiocese.
Deadline in NY Child Victims Act Extended To January 2021
NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo extended the legal “look back” window in the Child Victims Act by 5 months due to court restrictions caused by COVID-19.
Lyft Sexual Assault Lawsuits Rise as Safety Reputation Declines
Sexual assault lawsuits against Lyft are on the rise as more people question the company’s commitment to user and driver safety.
Catholic Church Official’s Retrial Delayed Citing Coronavirus
Monsignor William Lynn is the only priest to go to jail because of the Catholic priest abuse scandals. His retrial has been postponed over concerns of COVID-19.
Boy Scouts of America Files for Bankruptcy
The Boy Scouts of America filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after victims filed numerous child sexual abuse lawsuits against the organization.
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