The $800 million settlement to resolve some 1,300 abuse claims brought against the Archdiocese of New York under the state’s lookback law, the Child Victims Act, has been signed by both the archdiocese and plaintiffs’ lawyers as of Nov. 5, making it official, Archbishop Ronald Hicks announced.
The Archdiocese of New York has reached an $800 million settlement to resolve some 1,300 abuse claims brought under lookback laws in that state and involving clergy and staff.
In an update on the Archdiocese of New York’s clergy sex abuse settlement negotiations, Archbishop Ronald Hicks said he is “cautiously optimistic” that talks with attorneys representing victim-survivors are moving in the right direction, “although much work remains to be done before a settlement can be finalized and consummated.”
The Diocese of Albany, New York, announced March 15 that it has filed for bankruptcy reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
The new pastor of the Church of St. Gregory the Great, brought in to help the parish heal following the removal of the previous pastor, began his tenure with a promise to be a true partner to his parishioners.
The abuse of children anywhere is a heinous crime and sin. When it occurs by those working in the Catholic Church, however, the abuse is even more horrific. This should never have happened. The problem of sexual abuse is a societal problem that permeates the Church, schools, sports programs and families.
The Diocese of Rockville Centre has filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11, it was announced on Oct. 1.
Governor Andrew Cuomo has extended the state’s lookback window for victims of abuse to file civil lawsuits until January 14, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Diocese of Rochester (N.Y.) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sept. 12, according to the Democrat and Chronicle in Rochester.
New York state’s Child Victims Act (CVA) will take effect on Aug. 14, giving those who say they were abused as minors one year to file a civil suit regardless of when the alleged crime occurred.
