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society2 years ago

San Francisco Archdiocese Declares Bankruptcy Amidst 500+ Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

The Archdiocese of San Francisco has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to over 500 lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse. The archdiocese claims it lacks the financial means to litigate all the claims individually and believes bankruptcy is the best solution for compensating survivors. However, abuse survivor groups doubt the archdiocese's financial situation and criticize the move. The filing comes after the Catholic Diocese of Oakland also filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this year. The Catholic Church has faced widespread criticism for its handling of sexual abuse cases, and Pope Francis has emphasized a zero-tolerance policy. The archdiocese plans to develop a reorganization plan based on available assets and insurance coverage.

via CNN|
#bankruptcy#catholic-church#san-francisco-archdiocese
society2 years ago

San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese Seeks Bankruptcy Protection Amidst Sex Abuse Lawsuits

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in order to address over 500 lawsuits related to child sexual abuse. The archdiocese claims that bankruptcy is the best solution for compensating survivors, as it lacks the financial means and practical ability to litigate each case individually. However, victim advocates argue that this move denies justice and transparency for survivors and allows the archdiocese to keep its secrets and wealth. The bankruptcy filing would freeze legal actions against the archdiocese while it restructures its finances, but it would not affect the independently managed parishes and schools. This follows similar bankruptcy filings by other dioceses in California and across the United States.

via The Washington Post|
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society2 years ago

San Francisco Archdiocese Files for Bankruptcy to Address Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in response to over 500 civil lawsuits related to child sexual abuse. By declaring bankruptcy, the Archdiocese aims to consolidate the lawsuits into one settlement and avoid individual trials. However, the bankruptcy only applies to the corporate entity and does not affect individual church parishes or schools. This move has sparked criticism from abuse victims and their advocates, who argue that it prioritizes secrecy and self-protection.

via SFist|
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religion2 years ago

San Francisco Archdiocese Files for Bankruptcy Amid Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

The San Francisco Archdiocese has filed for bankruptcy in response to over 500 lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by church officials. The filing will halt legal actions against the archdiocese and allow for the development of a settlement plan with abuse survivors. This makes the San Francisco Archdiocese the third Bay Area diocese to file for bankruptcy due to the large number of lawsuits brought under a California law allowing decades-old claims. Critics argue that the bankruptcy filing is an attempt to hide information, while the archdiocese claims it lacks the financial means to litigate all the abuse claims individually.

via Yahoo News|
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religion2 years ago

San Francisco Archdiocese Faces Bankruptcy Amidst Lawsuits

The Archdiocese of San Francisco is likely to file for bankruptcy due to a surge of lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by priests and other employees and volunteers dating back decades. Over 500 civil lawsuits have been filed against the Catholic archdiocese since California temporarily lifted the statute of limitations on such allegations. Filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy would allow the archdiocese to handle the cases collectively and reorganize its financial affairs while continuing its ministries. Other dioceses in California have also considered or filed for bankruptcy due to similar lawsuits. Victim advocates criticize the move, claiming it is an attempt to protect the church's secrets and reduce compensation for survivors. The archdiocese argues that bankruptcy would ensure a fair process for all accusers and prevent an unfair advantage for those who filed lawsuits first.

via Los Angeles Times|
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