The Supreme Court of Maryland ruled Feb. 3 that the Child Victims Act passed by the General Assembly in 2023 is constitutional. The CVA removed any statute of limitations for civil suits involving child sexual abuse.
2023 Attorney General's Report
Mediation framework set for archdiocesan bankruptcy
The parties in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy have agreed to a framework for mediation in the case.
Progress toward mediation in archdiocesan bankruptcy case
A third mediator will be added to the panel working to come up with a settlement in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.
Survivors committee and archdiocese discuss next steps in bankruptcy case
The survivors committee and the Archdiocese of Baltimore continue to work together in the archdiocese’s bankruptcy case toward the goals of compensating as many victims as possible equitably, allowing the archdiocese to continue its ministries and ensuring that policies and procedures are in place to prevent future incidences of child sexual abuse.
Deadline arrives for claims in Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy case
As of 11:59 p.m. May 31, the deadline closes for those who wish to make a claim against the Archdiocese of Baltimore for instances of sexual abuse prior to Sept. 29, 2023, by clergy or other personnel in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.
Survivors of abuse address court for second time in bankruptcy process
Eight survivors of sexual abuse by clergy and religious in the Archdiocese of Baltimore spoke during a court hearing May 20 as part of the archdiocese’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, providing a sometimes-gruesome look into the decades of impact on their lives.
Victim-survivors address court in Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy process
Six victim-survivors of sexual abuse by clergy in the Archdiocese of Baltimore gave statements in court April 8 about the long-term impact of the abuse on their lives as part of the federal bankruptcy reorganization.
Archdiocese files complaint against insurance companies in bankruptcy case
As part of the Chapter 11 reorganization process, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has filed a complaint in U.S. bankruptcy court against insurance companies that held policies for the archdiocese, parishes, schools and other entities.
Abuse victims hope to address bankruptcy court; archbishop will attend
The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Chapter 11 reorganization case has asked bankruptcy court Judge Michelle M. Harner to allow victims of clergy abuse to present survivor statements at upcoming hearings in April and May.
Court order confirms claims deadline and forms for archdiocesan reorganization
The judge overseeing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization of the Archdiocese of Baltimore issued an order Jan. 16 that approved a May 31 deadline for claims to be submitted, along with the form to be used by those who wish to make a claim for damages relating to sexual abuse of a minor by clergy or other personnel in the archdiocese.
Court sets deadline for claims in archdiocesan bankruptcy reorganization
In a court hearing Dec. 18, Judge Michelle M. Harner said she would make an order setting May 31 as the “bar date” in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization case.
Judge praises dialogue between archdiocese and creditors’ attorneys in reorganization
The judge in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy reorganization case said during a hearing Nov. 6 that she was glad to see that the attorneys for the archdiocese and those for the unsecured creditors’ committee were in dialogue to address certain issues before the court.