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Two former Kentucky swimmers have settled claims against ex-coach Lars Jorgensen, but their lawsuit alleging institutional failures by the University of Kentucky continues.
New developments in Vermont and Maine show how bankruptcy rules, parish assets and state filing laws can dramatically affect Catholic clergy sexual abuse survivors seeking compensation.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has reached financial settlements with some Maine clergy sexual abuse survivors despite a 2025 court ruling barring the revival of certain expired claims.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco has agreed to a $395 million settlement with about 530 survivors of childhood clergy abuse, marking the largest Catholic diocese bankruptcy settlement in U.S. history.
Ohio State University has approved a $100 million settlement with 279 survivors of former university physician Richard Strauss, bringing the university’s total settlements with 596 survivors to more than $161 million.
The Ogdensburg Diocese settlement is another sign that decades old clergy sexual abuse claims are still reshaping Catholic institutions, bankruptcy courts, and survivor compensation efforts across the country.
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Nevada’s $12 million settlement with Roblox introduces stricter age verification, parental controls, and communication limits as states intensify scrutiny over child safety on gaming platforms.
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Roblox has agreed to pay over $23 million to settle WV and AL state investigations into child safety failures, as broader lawsuits continue to allege the platform exposed minors to sexual exploitation.
Los Angeles Unified has approved an additional $250 million in judgment obligation bonds to fund sexual abuse claim settlements, bringing total authorized borrowing to $750 million as California districts face long term financial consequences from survivor litigation.
The Diocese of Camden’s $180 million clergy sexual abuse settlement represents one of New Jersey’s largest church related resolutions, highlighting the lasting legal impact of survivor litigation, bankruptcy proceedings, and expanded filing windows for historical abuse claims.