Two dioceses in the state of California have declared bankruptcy following an influx of claims filed against the Catholic church for alleged childhood sexual abuse.
Over 3,000 cases have been filed after a state law allowed alleged victims to take legal action up to the age of 40. The 2019 legislation temporarily lifts the statute of limitations on civil lawsuits against institutions accused of enabling abuse.
The Diocese of Santa Rosa filed for bankruptcy protection in March, after receiving more than 200 lawsuits from alleged victims. The diocese, which estimates its assets between $10-50 million has already paid $35 million in settlements.
Speaking at the time, Bishop Robert F. Vasa advised that bankruptcy would provide a process t…
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