Coming forward with claims of sexual abuse can be one of the most challenging actions a victim takes. In many cases, however, it’s the only way to hold the responsible parties accountable. Since the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) filed...
Read MoreYou’ve likely heard the news that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) filed for bankruptcy in February 2020. With this filing, victims now have a set amount of time to file a claim, and they must act fast. If you’re...
Read MoreSexual abuse survivors suffer a lifelong battle of trauma from their abuse. While sexual abuse is a personal experience that impacts all victims differently, most suffer from a variety of physical, social, psychological, sexual, or spiritual complications. And many times,...
Read MoreWe’ve all heard the old adage “time heals all wounds.” But that isn’t the case for survivors of sexual abuse. This week, the Bankruptcy Court approved the Proof of Claims form all Boy Scout of America (BSA) sexual abuse victims must...
Read MoreToday, the Bankruptcy Court officially approved the Boy Scout of America (BSA) Proof of Claims form—the document all scouting abuse victims must submit. If you’re a victim of scouting abuse, you have the right to file this form against the...
Read MoreThe Boy Scouts of America (BSA) are in Bankruptcy Court trying to minimize the negative financial impact resulting from their widespread cover up of decades of sexual abuse within their ranks. If you are a victim of Boy Scout sexual...
Read MoreIn the New York Times today, Christopher Hurley, managing partner of Hurley McKenna & Mertz, discussed the need for Boy Scout local counsels to fully disclose their assets and records to victims of Boy Scout sexual abuse and their attorneys....
Read MoreIn the Bankruptcy Court, the Tort Claimants Committee (or TCC), is tasked with protecting the interests of all survivors that filed claims in the Boy Scouts Bankruptcy. To that end, the TCC negotiates with various parties, makes recommendations to survivors,...
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