Scouts

Key Deadline Approaches in Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy, Affecting 82,000 Claimants

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Wilmington, Delaware — The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is nearing a significant phase in its bankruptcy case as it approaches a key deadline this summer, aimed at resolving claims from thousands of individuals and charting a path forward for the organization. The BSA filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February 2020, in an effort to manage the compensation claims related to decades of alleged abuse within the organization. Since the filing, over 82,000 claims have been registered, making it one of the largest and most complex bankruptcies of its kind. As part of the … Read more

Landmark Settlement: Over 82,000 Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors Secure $2.5 Billion Agreement with Boy Scouts of America

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Los Angeles, CA – In a landmark resolution, a group of over 82,000 survivors of childhood sexual abuse have recently reached a $2.5 billion bankruptcy settlement with the Boy Scouts of America and related organizations. This agreement brings an end to years of suffering and waiting for justice. The settlement comes after years of legal battles and investigations into allegations of sexual abuse within the Boy Scouts organization. Survivors have long sought accountability and compensation for the trauma they endured during their time in the organization. This resolution is a significant step towards providing closure … Read more