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Another Big Archdiocese to Seek Chapter 11 Protection
If you or someone you know was a victim of sexual abuse or sexual assault at a church or other religious organization, call Horowitz Law now for a free consultation.
Does Church Bankruptcy Equal Fairness, or is It the Easy Way Out?
Catholic dioceses across the US are filing bankruptcy in response to the flood of sexual abuse lawsuits filed, but is this hurting or protecting the victims? Contact us now if you or someone you know has been sexually abused by a member of the Catholic Church.
What Another NY Diocese Bankruptcy Filing Means for Sexual Abuse Survivors
If you or someone you know was abused by a priest in the Diocese of Ogdensburg, please contact Horowitz Law today for a free consultation.
Judge Sets Final Filing Date in New Orleans Archdiocese Bankruptcy
A federal bankruptcy court judge has ordered all sexual abuse claims against the New Orleans Archdiocese to be filed no later than March 1, 2021. The ruling comes after the Archdiocese previously sought a much shorter filing date, often referred to as a “bar date.” The extended date will allow the Court to deal with other matters such as disputes…
Camden Diocese Becomes First New Jersey Catholic Diocese to File for Chapter 11 Protection
On Thursday, October 1, the Diocese of Camden in New Jersey quietly filed a federal petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy seeking reorganization of their assets, the same day its counterpart in Rockville Centre (New York) did. The move comes after the Diocese was hit with multiple sexual abuse lawsuits that the Diocese says it cannot afford to pay, even with…
Rockville Centre Becomes Latest NY Catholic Diocese to File Bankruptcy
On Thursday, October 1, the Diocese of Rockville Centre announced it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the fourth Catholic Diocese in New York to do so. The move comes after the Diocese says it has more exposure in child sexual abuse lawsuits than the Diocese and its insurance companies can afford. Bishop John Barres made the announcement by…
Dioceses. Boy Scouts. USA Gymnastics: The Real Reason They’re Crying “BANKRUPTCY”
Increasingly, venerable institutions like the Boy Scouts, the USA Gymnastics and Catholic dioceses say they are going into bankruptcy because of child sex abuse and cover up lawsuits. So maybe it’s time to re-think those suits and the laws that enable them? To put it bluntly, that’s a crazy idea. Bear with us as we explain. For starters, let’s look…
Final Filing Date Set in Rochester Diocese Bankruptcy Proceedings
This week, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court set the final deadline for the filing of all claims of sexual abuse in the Rochester Diocese. By August 13, 2020, anyone who is eligible to file a claim of sexual abuse in the bankruptcy court must do so. The deadline is also referred to as a “bar date” because anyone failing to make…
Diocese of Harrisburg Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Childhood Sexual Abuse claims will likely be considered and settled as part of the bankruptcy proceedings. On Wednesday, the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg in Pennsylvania became the latest Catholic entity to seek federal bankruptcy protection due, in large part, to the potential cost of sexual abuse claims against it. Since 2004, more than 20 Catholic dioceses and religious orders have sought bankruptcy…