SettlementBSA Update
Boy Scouts Bankruptcy Plan Approved
A federal judge has upheld the $2.4 billion plan to compensate over 80,000 survivors of sexual abuse within the Boy Scouts of America.
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Institutions prioritize their reputation over the safety of children. New laws are finally giving survivors the power to fight back, regardless of how much time has passed.
* statutes vary by state (NY, CA, NJ, MA, etc.)
For decades, strict statutes of limitations prevented survivors of childhood sexual abuse from seeking justice as adults. Recognizing that it often takes decades to process trauma, many states have opened "Lookback Windows."
These legal windows temporarily lift the time limits on filing lawsuits. This means that even if the abuse occurred 20, 30, or 40 years ago, you may currently have the right to sue the institution that failed to protect you—but these windows often have expiration dates.
Catholic, SBC, LDS, Jehovah's Witnesses.
Troop leaders & camp staff.
Public districts & private boarding schools.
Gymnastics, wrestling, football leagues.
Fact: The Boy Scouts of America agreed to a $2.4 billion settlement trust for survivors, highlighting the scale of institutional liability.
While no settlement can undo the past, financial compensation provides the resources needed for healing and acknowledgement of the wrong done.
Covering the costs of therapy, counseling, and psychiatric medication needed to manage PTSD.
Compensation for emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, substance abuse struggles, and relationship impact.
Damages specifically awarded to punish the institution for covering up the crime or moving the predator.
Recent developments in sexual abuse litigation.
SettlementA federal judge has upheld the $2.4 billion plan to compensate over 80,000 survivors of sexual abuse within the Boy Scouts of America.
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New LawThe AB 218 law significantly expands the window for survivors to file suit and covers cover-ups by private institutions.
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DioceseFollowing the release of a damning Attorney General report, the Archdiocese seeks bankruptcy protection to manage hundreds of incoming lawsuits.
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