Sacramento Diocese Files for Bankruptcy Amid Clergy Sex Abuse Lawsuits
Catholic clergy sex abuse claims claims set to go before juries could wipe out available funds for the Diocese of Sacramento, leading it to seek protection through bankruptcy
Catholic clergy sex abuse claims claims set to go before juries could wipe out available funds for the Diocese of Sacramento, leading it to seek protection through bankruptcy
This new delay may lead to more women dying before their talcum powder lawsuits get the opportunity to go before a jury, plaintiffs' attorneys warn.
More than 249,000 claimants have accepted 3M earplug settlements, and another 41,000 lawsuits have been dismissed by the judge presiding over the litigation, bringing an end to the massive litigation over hearing loss and tinnitus
Analysts say the odds are against a Roundup bankruptcy being approved by a federal judge, but the filing could delay cases set for trial throughout 2024.
Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy filing has resulted in a deadline of May 31, for individuals who were sexually abused by priests or clergy to present claims
DuPont settlement will result in about $1.2 billion being paid to local water suppliers, as the Court continues to weigh a separate $12.5 billion AFFF water contamination settlement with 3M Company.
Remaining veterans left with hearing loss or tinnitus have until late next week to decide whether to opt in or out of the 3M Combat Arms earplugs settlement agreement.
Those wishing to opt-out of the 3M earplug settlement must take action by January 15 to inform the court.
This is the first of a series of 3M earplug settlement payments expected to take place between now and 2029, which will resolve more than 200,000 hearing loss and tinnitus claims brought by former military servicemembers.
The ruling gives plaintiffs a total of 245 days to file sex abuse claims against the Archdiocese of Baltimore since its late-September bankruptcy filing.