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A bankruptcy judge’s ruling is giving Maryland survivors of clergy abuse a brief window to file lawsuits against the Archdiocese of Baltimore before new state-imposed damages caps take effect.
As over 1,000 survivors seek justice under Maryland’s Child Victims Act, a legal battle brews over whether the Archdiocese of Baltimore can shield itself from payouts using a controversial legal doctrine, despite filing for bankruptcy to manage its financial exposure.
Maryland lawmakers are considering a cap on child sexual abuse settlements under the Child Victims Act, sparking backlash from attorneys and survivors.
Former Baltimore priest William Mannion Jr. has been indicted on 15 felony charges related to child sexual abuse allegations dating back to the 1990s.
Twelve former students have sued the McDonogh School, alleging decades of sexual abuse by staff and accusing the institution of negligence in handling misconduct.
The Maryland Supreme Court has upheld the Child Victims Act of 2023, eliminating the civil statute of limitations for child sexual abuse cases and increasing recoverable damages against private entities.
Former Gilman School teacher Christopher Bendann was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for sexually abusing a student and harassing him for years. The case exposes systemic failures in protecting students from predatory educators.
States like Maryland, New York, and California grapple with the financial impact of Child Victims Acts, balancing justice for survivors of abuse with the economic burden of billions in settlement liabilities.
The HM2 Buck for Hope Foundation, created in memory of Navy veteran Danny Buck, raises awareness about sexual assault and suicide prevention in the military.