Category Archives: Clergy Abuse
Catholic Dioceses File Bankruptcy to Avoid Sex Abuse Cases
As of September 2023, eighteen Catholic churches have reorganized their debts under Chapter 11 bankruptcy and another twelve are in proceedings. Three religious orders affiliated with the church have also filed for bankruptcy. Obstacles to Fair Compensation in Child Sex Abuse Claims Latent injury victims, like child sex abuse victims, are usually entitled to… Read More »
Signs Of Clergy Abuse To Watch Out For In Children
As parents, we are responsible for protecting our children from all forms of harm, including clergy abuse. Unfortunately, clergy abuse is a growing problem in our society, and it is essential to know the warning signs so that you can take action if necessary. According to an annual report by the U.S. Conference of… Read More »
$1.7 Million Dollar Settlement for Childhood Sex Abuse Victim
Emerald Law Group was recently involved in a lawsuit against a major religious organization. Our client suffered childhood sex abuse by multiple members of the clergy from this religious group when he was a young boy. We were able to help resolve his case for a $1,700,000.00 settlement. We have represented clients in childhood… Read More »
Seattle Archdiocese Releases List of 77 Sexual Abusers
On Friday, January 15, 2016, the Seattle Archdiocese released a long-overdue list of 77 clergy and other employees who had committed child sex abuse in the Puget Sound region. We are just now getting an idea of just how pervasive priest sex abuse in the Catholic Church is. In its news release, the Archdiocese… Read More »