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We are passionate about helping survivors of sexual abuse get justice for the suffering they endured. If you or a loved one were abused by a member of your church or religious organization, we are on your side.
The reality of clergy abuse
Over the last decade, the reality surrounding clergy sexual abuse within the Catholic church and other religious institutions has slowly been brought to light. The sexual abuse of children by clergy was a frequent and pervasive problem that still has not been completely addressed and dealt with. The Catholic Church was very much aware of this problem and failed to stop it, at times even going so far as to cover up these evil perpetrators and keep them in positions of power.
Thankfully, this has recently begun to change. With more victims coming forward, increased public attention and awareness has led to amendments to several states’ laws – extending statutes of limitations and giving victims of abuse more time to take legal action against their abusers and the institutions that enabled them.
Do you have a clergy abuse lawsuit?
Thousands of sexual abuse claims have since been filed against the Roman Catholic Church, the United Methodist Church and the Southern Baptist Convention. We have found that bringing a civil lawsuit against your abuser is one of the most direct ways to hold the church and abuser accountable for their actions.
Seeking a civil lawsuit allows victims to receive financial compensation for the trauma they had to face. Those who have sought civil lawsuits against their abusers have succeeded in securing major financial compensation.
Settlements and verdicts in clergy abuse cases
While justice has oftentimes been egregiously delayed, there are real opportunities for those who were abused by clergy to seek restitution. These outcomes show what holding churches and abusers accountable can look like.
$34,960,000
2018
A Jehovah’s Witness congregation member sexually abused a number of victims over a 13-year period. Two of the victims rightfully drew attention to the way the church chose to handle the issue “internally,” allowing the abuser to continue the abuse.
$19,200,000
2021
369 claims were brought against the Catholic Diocese in Pittsburgh. 297 were deemed eligible and 224 claimants came to settlement agreements that averaged nearly $86,000 per victim.
$9,100,000
2016
$4,500,000
2014
A United Methodist Church elder sexually abused a woman while she was attending counseling sessions with him. After filing a negligent supervision claim against the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, a jury awarded her $4,500,000.
$1,000,000
2020
A single plaintiff brought claims against a Catholic priest, alleging he was sexually abused by the priest six times while attending a Catholic high school.
$800,000
2018
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is unique and depends on its own facts and circumstances.
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If you or a loved one were abused by a priest, pastor, or individual representing or employed by a religious institution, please know that you are not alone and there are resources available to you. You may also be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit against the individuals and institutions responsible for the suffering you endured.
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