$2.4B Boy Scouts Bankruptcy Settlement for Child Sexual Abuse Claims Upheld by Federal Judge
Most of the Boy Scouts bankruptcy settlement will be paid by the organization's major insurers, some of whom objected to the terms of the agreement.
A federal judge has granted final approval for a $2.4 billion Boy Scouts settlement, which could resolve thousands of child sexual abuse claims, and allow the organization to emerge from bankruptcy.
Over the past few years, tens of thousands of individuals have stepped forward to pursue Boy Scouts sex abuse lawsuits, each raising similar allegations that the organization engaged in decades of covering up credible reports involving problems with volunteers and employees, maintaining a set of records known as the “perversion files” dating back to 1944.
Facing clear signs of massive liability, Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy in 2020, to manage and resolve the mounting litigation, which has become the largest sex abuse case involving a single national organization in U.S. history.
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Learn More SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATIONOn March 28, Judge Richard Andrews, of the U.S. District Court in Delaware gave final approval for a $2.4 billion Boy Scout bankruptcy settlement agreement, which would resolve about 80,000 lawsuits brought by men who say they were sexually abused by Boy Scout employees and volunteers over the course of decades.
The approval came over the objections of some of the organization’s major insurers, who claimed the process had been manipulated, due to errors made by the Bankruptcy Court, which it claimed allowed too many questionable claims to proceed. Some plaintiffs objected to the settlement as well, saying it did not go far enough to compensate victims for the abuses they endured as children.
However, Judge Andrews indicated he found no problems with how the settlement agreement was handled by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Laurie Silverstein in Delaware in September 2022, when she approved of plans to create a $2.46 billion victim’s fund negotiated by abuse survivors, the Boy Scouts of America, insurers, and some of the Boy Scouts’ main financial backers.
In a statement issued following the ruling, the Boy Scouts of America lauded the final approval of the settlement agreement.
“This ruling represents a pivotal milestone in the national organization of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA)’s financial restructuring case and solidifies a path forward for both survivors and Scouting,” according to the statement. “We are enormously gratified that the District Court has ruled to uphold the order confirming the BSA’s Plan of Reorganization, which is poised to establish the largest sexual abuse compensation fund in the history of the United States—currently valued at $2.4 billion, with the opportunity for significant additional contributions from non-settling insurance companies and other parties.”
The BSA will only pay about 10% of the proposed settlement fund, with the bulk of the settlement being paid by the company’s two main insurers, The Hartford and Century Indemnity. However, some insurers have threatened to further appeal the Boy Scouts bankruptcy settlement to the U.S. Supreme Court.
44 Comments
RichardNovember 11, 2024 at 2:15 pm
So now it continues to just drag on. Excuse after excuse, now saying because victims increased abuse from OG claim form. It said just list what you remember at that time. Many victims block out the worst details of what happened to them and this current process refreshes horrible memories that were priorly mentally blocked. The judge calls that a red flag and threatens penalties of perjury at [Show More]So now it continues to just drag on. Excuse after excuse, now saying because victims increased abuse from OG claim form. It said just list what you remember at that time. Many victims block out the worst details of what happened to them and this current process refreshes horrible memories that were priorly mentally blocked. The judge calls that a red flag and threatens penalties of perjury at last TH meeting. This is appalling as it is well known sexual abuse victims have blacked out parts of their abuse to cope. Not all but it is not uncommon. So many here in past comments were saying too long over 1.5 years ago now. How many BSA and Charter/Sponsor victims are viewing these comments now? Please respond!
TimothyApril 4, 2024 at 10:36 am
Well my life has been f#$ up since 1987 when a grown man took everything from me and I'm probably going to prison because I do anything to be numb and it's just not fair I hate everything and everybody beside the victims and my three beautiful children I wish I would have ever had brought that paper home from school
SolomonMarch 6, 2024 at 6:05 pm
I can not believe how long they got away with this. I was a little black boy that didn't have alot of experience around white ppl, this was my first real interaction with white ppl, I'm grown now and understand it's not about a certain race, but when I was little and after they did what they did to me I didn't trust nor like that race of ppl. I learned though it was not the race to blame. The bigg[Show More]I can not believe how long they got away with this. I was a little black boy that didn't have alot of experience around white ppl, this was my first real interaction with white ppl, I'm grown now and understand it's not about a certain race, but when I was little and after they did what they did to me I didn't trust nor like that race of ppl. I learned though it was not the race to blame. The biggest detriment that I still face as a 34 year old male, is that I don't trust ANYONE around my kids while I'm not there. They have been homeschooling and sheltered. 3 boys and 1 girl. I know that sheltering them like this can be VERY dangerous, but I just can't shake the thought of what happened to me would happen to them. My Grandfather was an inch away from murdering everyone that was there. I was super young when this happened so I remember certain things. How my grandfather lost it was one. The bad thing about my life is that this wasn't the only time I was molested so this doesn't just stick out completely as being a one time thing. I pray for this world. And as far as BSA I WANT THEM SHUT DOWN. I DONT THINK A FEW HUNDRED BUCKS IS WORTH ME SAYING OK EVERYTHING IS FINE. I could careless about that little bit of money they are hanging over our head. I want them shutdown. And for them asking me if I have any pictures of me in scouts, I would ask them do you think jews would keep pictures and memorabilia of Hitler??? DO NOT DISRESPECT US! If we can't be helped just leave it at that, but don't belittle situations that have and possibly have already affected the way I raise my kids.
DavidDecember 21, 2023 at 1:55 am
The Boy Scouts Organization should cease to exist. There is no Salvaging there reputation at this point. BSA needs to be burned to the Ground and the Predators put ‘‘em as many will fit inside a Submarine and taken down 600 feet of Cold Black Abyss and leave ‘em there to ask God forgiveness.
Joe schmoOctober 15, 2023 at 7:34 pm
I think the SHI$ waiting game with this lawsuit Is a Crock of SHI&. 💯. I THINK THE LAWYERS. EVERY ONE OF EM, had veen paid for 36 months. Submitting to the court for "thier pay.". Month after month. For 36 + months now, on top of that, were asked to "wait just a little longer". Thats like saying, " oh, ill just put the head in.." the lies humans tell each other. Why? Then, the lawyers will get eac[Show More]I think the SHI$ waiting game with this lawsuit Is a Crock of SHI&. 💯. I THINK THE LAWYERS. EVERY ONE OF EM, had veen paid for 36 months. Submitting to the court for "thier pay.". Month after month. For 36 + months now, on top of that, were asked to "wait just a little longer". Thats like saying, " oh, ill just put the head in.." the lies humans tell each other. Why? Then, the lawyers will get each of ours 40%too?!? YES. Yes, they WILL. MAKES ME WANNA VOMIT. BARBARA Houser, YOU DONT TELL ME IF I HAVE A VALID Claim OR NOT. YOU Don't Determine WEATHER MY STORY OF BLATANT. REAL ABUSE "OCCURRED, OR NOT. I Tell YOU. I ALREADY HAD PROOF OF Claim. You didn't need anymore from me. Although. I did as you requested, and went through the phone call to do my last interview or whatever you called that, The questionnaire, a couple weeks ago. I did as was asked of me. It cant be submitted until all i repeat ALL OF THE CLAIMS from my lawyers office ate done, Though. To the "portal". Screw the questionnaire. My claim has been "VALID" SINCE I FILED IN NOV OF 2020. THOSE LAWYERS AND JUDGE HOUSER ARE DRAGGING THIS OUT. PAINSTAKINGLY. ITS SO OBVIOUS. AM I THE Only ONE Who SEES IT? alot OF these victims are dying or ARE already gone. God bless their souls. May they finally be at peace, they deserved some peace in THIS LIFETIME, Though. THE MONEY COULD HAVE HELPED THEM. I NEED MINE, I Can't WAIT. I REFUSE TO BE PATIENT MUCH LONGER. THIS IS Getting RIDICULAS, NOW, Barbara HOUSER. STOP WITH THE DRAGGING IT OUT, CUT US THE CHECKS WE DESERVE. NOW. YOUR STARTING TO LOOK IMMORAL. LIKE BAD PEOPLE. PAY US WHAT WERE DUE. NOW. NO MORE Waiting. Fair and just payments for bsa victim's NOW. NOW. NOW!??!!💯
JeffreyAugust 27, 2023 at 5:51 am
After all is said & done (this case was decided months ago & the attorneys are 'miking' it for all they can! When are we the ones who became the abused by BSA, going to actually get a settlement in accordance with the law or will our children or grandchildren, (at least by those of us that were not so abused, so that having children was a possibilty) going to finally going to receive compensation[Show More]After all is said & done (this case was decided months ago & the attorneys are 'miking' it for all they can! When are we the ones who became the abused by BSA, going to actually get a settlement in accordance with the law or will our children or grandchildren, (at least by those of us that were not so abused, so that having children was a possibilty) going to finally going to receive compensation?
RONALDAugust 17, 2023 at 1:48 am
ME AND MY BROTHER BOTH ON COUNTLESS TIMES WERE ROBBED OF OUR INNOCENTS NOT ONLY HUMILIATED BY PHOTOS BEEN TAKIN WHILE OBSENE ACTS OF INCOMPREHENCEABLE DEMORIALIZATION ON MY CHILD HOOD AND EFFECTING MY LIFE BEYOND THE SCOPE OF LIFE I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO COME TO TERMS WITH THESE THINGS IN WHICH I HAVE MENTIONED NOR WILL THE COMPENSATION BE OF A GREATER OF THESE EVIL THINGS IN WHICH ENDURED [Show More]ME AND MY BROTHER BOTH ON COUNTLESS TIMES WERE ROBBED OF OUR INNOCENTS NOT ONLY HUMILIATED BY PHOTOS BEEN TAKIN WHILE OBSENE ACTS OF INCOMPREHENCEABLE DEMORIALIZATION ON MY CHILD HOOD AND EFFECTING MY LIFE BEYOND THE SCOPE OF LIFE I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO COME TO TERMS WITH THESE THINGS IN WHICH I HAVE MENTIONED NOR WILL THE COMPENSATION BE OF A GREATER OF THESE EVIL THINGS IN WHICH ENDURED THERE WILL BE NO MEASURE OF RECOMPENCE I WILL FOREVER BE HAUNTED BY THE UNWANTED PLEASURES OF SOME SICK PERVERTED INDIVIDUAL OR INDIVIDUALS ORGANIZED ON PROFITEERING ON THE INNOCENT GOD PLEASE BRING PEACE TO THOSE EFFECTED AND ALLOW THE PENENCE TO BE OF WORTH TO THOSE IN QUESTION AND THOSE WHOMHAVENT COME FORTH OR PASSSED BEFORE THEIR JUSTICE WAS SAUGHT. AMEN
PurcellJune 26, 2023 at 7:04 pm
Purcell I was in the Boy Scouts for a year and a half. I made it to din chief. I love the Boy Scouts, but my scoutmaster raped me just about every camping trip I went on I’m so glad it’s about over. I think the attorneys is doing a great job but I do think 40% is too much but in my case I don’t think I could have done it without the lawyers so therefore I do congratulate the lawyers on a job we[Show More]Purcell I was in the Boy Scouts for a year and a half. I made it to din chief. I love the Boy Scouts, but my scoutmaster raped me just about every camping trip I went on I’m so glad it’s about over. I think the attorneys is doing a great job but I do think 40% is too much but in my case I don’t think I could have done it without the lawyers so therefore I do congratulate the lawyers on a job well done
RichardMay 4, 2023 at 1:53 pm
Interesting? At age 14. At the scoutmaster home for a troop meeting. Course a swimming pool for us to enjoy afterwards. Not into personal details. A memory that I will never forget. Course later, the scoutmaster got caught and convicted from messing with little girls. Now deceased. Hope he rots in hell!
SamuelMay 2, 2023 at 10:33 pm
I feel like everything good was taken away from me..and not really understanding what that everything was.i know what happened to me .but you would think you could just let that go and live your life.then you realize that what happened was the most devastating life changing thing that doesn't go away it haunts every day of your life.all I ever wanted to do was join the boy scouts.in two weeks it c[Show More]I feel like everything good was taken away from me..and not really understanding what that everything was.i know what happened to me .but you would think you could just let that go and live your life.then you realize that what happened was the most devastating life changing thing that doesn't go away it haunts every day of your life.all I ever wanted to do was join the boy scouts.in two weeks it changed my life for ever..I just wanted to have a normal life.now I'm 57 and I'm glad it's almost over.i would not have wished this life on anybody.god bless everyone..
TazmonMay 2, 2023 at 4:32 pm
I was assaulted during Order of the Arrow after being one of the youngest to ever reach First Class, while reaching the level because I had to wait the allotted time frame for each rank. The rank of First Class is where my upward mobility ended. at jobs and in life anytime I was given praise or the threat of a promotion would come up, I would self sabotage myself. The law firms dragging this[Show More]I was assaulted during Order of the Arrow after being one of the youngest to ever reach First Class, while reaching the level because I had to wait the allotted time frame for each rank. The rank of First Class is where my upward mobility ended. at jobs and in life anytime I was given praise or the threat of a promotion would come up, I would self sabotage myself. The law firms dragging this out and then taking the amount of money they will take has only increased the amount of trauma this has been. I wish the victims would have banded together against or Lawyers and got our own closure, instead of lining their pockets
DavidMay 2, 2023 at 4:30 am
I regained consciousness in my hospital bed in Mass general with a 10% chance of survival and a $330,000 bill. Caused by multiple strokes and endocarditis from IV drug use. The end result of my life long struggle with drugs, alcohol and sex with any female who would reinforce my desire to prove to myself and anyone watching that I absolutely was NOT GAY. At 55 I had obviously not accomplished tha[Show More]I regained consciousness in my hospital bed in Mass general with a 10% chance of survival and a $330,000 bill. Caused by multiple strokes and endocarditis from IV drug use. The end result of my life long struggle with drugs, alcohol and sex with any female who would reinforce my desire to prove to myself and anyone watching that I absolutely was NOT GAY. At 55 I had obviously not accomplished that goal yet. That is when I saw the commercial on the hospital tv about the lawsuit. Thankfully I had the clarity to realize that the nightmare I had tried so hard to forget was more than likely the main reason for the self destruction I had waged on anything resembling positivity my entire life after the age of 11. I allowed myself to believe that I actually had a chance of living without the fear that poverty brings into your “life “and now the death of the American Dollar itself looms on the horizon and threatens to destroy my last ditch hope for anything material for both myself and my 6 children that I created in my efforts to somehow fill this unfillable void. But that’s probably always been their plan. Drag their feet just a little longer. Thanks for listening. troop 186
MarkMay 1, 2023 at 4:43 pm
Don't know how many like me were out there till I actually started dealing with my skeletons that pretty much hid with the rest of my horrible past, I blamed myself for untill 2015. Being raised by the system taught everything was my fault including the beating and sexual abuse for so long you become a participant just so no one finds out? By age 10 you believe your the one with the problem, becau[Show More]Don't know how many like me were out there till I actually started dealing with my skeletons that pretty much hid with the rest of my horrible past, I blamed myself for untill 2015. Being raised by the system taught everything was my fault including the beating and sexual abuse for so long you become a participant just so no one finds out? By age 10 you believe your the one with the problem, because they tell you are not knowing if your gay or a pervert by age 13? Ya the BSA and the Mormon church had alot of explaining to do when I finally awaken from decades of self induced coma that our Mind an spirit do for us? When exposed to extreme drama Or just put the past behind forever and I did! So extremely painful to relive and because I been sober so long dreams I thought were nitemeres, were actual events
KennethMay 1, 2023 at 11:59 am
Summer of 75’ and 76’ my life fell apart. Being abused and tormented for that time has put such a strain on my life. Severe depression,failed marriage addiction to drugs to try to free my mind. Thank god my children are all healthy and successful i didn’t leave one of them alone with anyone while they grew up. No way would i let that happen to them. My parents both worked and relied on the[Show More]Summer of 75’ and 76’ my life fell apart. Being abused and tormented for that time has put such a strain on my life. Severe depression,failed marriage addiction to drugs to try to free my mind. Thank god my children are all healthy and successful i didn’t leave one of them alone with anyone while they grew up. No way would i let that happen to them. My parents both worked and relied on the scouts for watching me. I didn’t have the heart to tell either of my parents i ate it for so many years. Good luck to all survivors
KevinMay 1, 2023 at 10:18 am
I was in the boy scouts early 80s I began drinking at early age to deal with that abuse I want this behind me I’m in therapy now it helps but I paid heavy price over the years I will glad to this over with I stand with all the men we are survivors we are victims we will be compensated for the abuse we suffered
WalterApril 30, 2023 at 1:57 pm
i was violated by my scoutmaster in the 70's.i almost died from the alcohol i was given.i didnt talk to anyone.i hope at 63 to be compensated fairly.
TammyApril 29, 2023 at 10:56 pm
Ever since I’ve been raped many times by the pedophile when I was in the Boy Scouts, my life has been so screwed up. I didn’t know what was going on in my mind, body or soul I can still remember .Every since I’ve been raped many times by the pedophile when I was in the Boy Scouts, my life has been so screwed up. I didn’t know what was going on in my mind, body or soul I can still remember what he [Show More]Ever since I’ve been raped many times by the pedophile when I was in the Boy Scouts, my life has been so screwed up. I didn’t know what was going on in my mind, body or soul I can still remember .Every since I’ve been raped many times by the pedophile when I was in the Boy Scouts, my life has been so screwed up. I didn’t know what was going on in my mind, body or soul I can still remember what he looks like. my marriage destroys my kids told me they will never look at me the same since they found out drinking drugs throughout my life, it was never ending and I always will be until the day I die 2.5 billion isn’t nothing compared to 90,000 men. This is so sad but it is what it is at least somebody’s paying for something in the future boys and girls might be protected
DavidApril 28, 2023 at 8:24 pm
The abuse I suffered in the hands of the cub scouts has made a lasting impact. I was 7 years old and what that pedophile did to me caused pain and a traumatic everlasting depression. Three near death attempted suicides. A life of drug and alcohol use to numb the pain in trying not to relive the event everytime I close my eyes. I hope this never repeats itself for the young men entering the scouts[Show More]The abuse I suffered in the hands of the cub scouts has made a lasting impact. I was 7 years old and what that pedophile did to me caused pain and a traumatic everlasting depression. Three near death attempted suicides. A life of drug and alcohol use to numb the pain in trying not to relive the event everytime I close my eyes. I hope this never repeats itself for the young men entering the scouts.
DanielApril 23, 2023 at 2:58 pm
I can't believe these people can look at themselves,and be proud that they can stall.your pedophiles and rapist. You better hope we don't get mad enough to ban together and seek justice ourselves. Because then money will have no value and you should just pay.
JohnApril 23, 2023 at 9:13 am
. I was raped repeatedly in the '70s by BSA I am now 63. I've lived on horrible life turn into an alcoholic at the age of 15 and it continues my life with alcohol, cigars, cigarettes, marijuana, cocaine, opioids anything to calm the pain that this bunch of evil people did to me and 2.5 billion. That's nothing compared of the pain I went through for my whole life. Thank you for reading this
JosephApril 21, 2023 at 6:23 am
This ordeal resurfaced alot of pain for me my childhood was taken. The worst of this is I learned that the person who raped me was on the Megan law.Few years ago he died in prison for sexual Buse I have suffered enough threw counseling an treatment Im able to live the money I really need to live I really want this behind me
AlfredApril 19, 2023 at 12:04 pm
I was raped repeatedly as a child and the Cub scouts and boy scouts so terrified that they would kill me if I say anything but eventually the guys were arrested came on channel 2 NBC news in Houston Texas and the men's were sentenced to 25 years in Texas department of corrections and for me to be looking at the max of 2.7 million is a joke I think those of us who were repeatedly raped deserve a wh[Show More]I was raped repeatedly as a child and the Cub scouts and boy scouts so terrified that they would kill me if I say anything but eventually the guys were arrested came on channel 2 NBC news in Houston Texas and the men's were sentenced to 25 years in Texas department of corrections and for me to be looking at the max of 2.7 million is a joke I think those of us who were repeatedly raped deserve a whole lot more than just 2.7 million I have PTSD I have severe nightmares I can't stand f***** or pedophiles at all sometimes I feel like just taking them all off the face of the Earth I'm sorry son of a b******
GaryApril 19, 2023 at 7:43 am
Like so many others, I was abused in the 60s, and it divested my life, now that it's been resoundingly clear that abuse existed, the greedy lawyer's want to keep us on hold and in limbo. Please, let us put this behind us and move on. There probably were many, many ex scouts who were abused and not come forward. The debilitating acts are proven, so why keep us all waiting until we die. I'm 70 year[Show More]Like so many others, I was abused in the 60s, and it divested my life, now that it's been resoundingly clear that abuse existed, the greedy lawyer's want to keep us on hold and in limbo. Please, let us put this behind us and move on. There probably were many, many ex scouts who were abused and not come forward. The debilitating acts are proven, so why keep us all waiting until we die. I'm 70 years old and want this over with.
KApril 18, 2023 at 11:53 pm
The day our assistant leader chose to alter my life. Is the morning he took my dignity, my pride, self-respect, & trust. Is imprinted my very being. The smell all the way down to the white hand towel Tossed at me to clean up after him . Live with that every day in your mind. It's not fair. Do the right Thang. DO THE HUMANE thang let me and my surviving brothers start our lives. Somebody owes m[Show More]The day our assistant leader chose to alter my life. Is the morning he took my dignity, my pride, self-respect, & trust. Is imprinted my very being. The smell all the way down to the white hand towel Tossed at me to clean up after him . Live with that every day in your mind. It's not fair. Do the right Thang. DO THE HUMANE thang let me and my surviving brothers start our lives. Somebody owes me a straight shoot to the end with compensation for our continual suf
KellyApril 17, 2023 at 9:53 pm
I think maybe us survivors should ban together without our attorneys and give these people hell for dragging this on and on and on. Maybe if they heard directly from us and not our attorneys we might get somewhere.
jeffreyApril 17, 2023 at 12:11 pm
there thousands of us who have waited over 3 years for justice!the bsa knows full well what has happened over the years and are willing to owe up! im not mad at bsa and i beleave they will come out of this and return to teaching kids about the important values of life!for god sakes their have been many presidents and important leaders who have excelled because of the bsa! i was abused in the 70s [Show More]there thousands of us who have waited over 3 years for justice!the bsa knows full well what has happened over the years and are willing to owe up! im not mad at bsa and i beleave they will come out of this and return to teaching kids about the important values of life!for god sakes their have been many presidents and important leaders who have excelled because of the bsa! i was abused in the 70s by a disgusting man who preyed on young boys as a troop leader as well he went to the roller rink .ice rink and any where he could think to prey on kids! i have suffered lifelong with trust issues and broken relationships because of what he did to me! that should not make my claim any less just because it happened a long time ago.in fact it has been a life long denial of what happened! i decided when i filed my claim it was time to come to terms with what happened.hoping for some kind of closure.instead its been 3 years of praying to god to get this over with and move on to becoming a better father and husband/to the other 79,999 claimants i cant speak for them but i wish them the same thing i want!^^^i want to move on^^ to the insures who continue to appeal and run up the fees.you signed a contract as a insurer and you made millions off bsa for years/its time to shut up and owe up! it is not up to you to decide these claims! i may be suing bsa but i am willing trust their vetting process! since the time i filed my claim the only consolation i have got is when i looked and i found that my abuser had hung himself in is mommas basement because of all his sins! i can name at least a dozen people he abused but thats not for me to do! lets get this over with! thank you for giving me a format to express myself! sincerley jeffrey c hamilton
JustinApril 17, 2023 at 4:52 am
For the love of god 2016 2017 when this all started for me and it has Ben forever let’s be done with this I neeed to move on I’m tired of waiting and waiting they abused us they hid it they took advantage of us why are the insurance companies being so greedy you won’t win in appeals so let’s get it over with compensate everyone fairly and be done I need that money for a start of finally puttin it[Show More]For the love of god 2016 2017 when this all started for me and it has Ben forever let’s be done with this I neeed to move on I’m tired of waiting and waiting they abused us they hid it they took advantage of us why are the insurance companies being so greedy you won’t win in appeals so let’s get it over with compensate everyone fairly and be done I need that money for a start of finally puttin it all behind me I don’t want to wait another year or two now the next four or five months let’s pay us. Be done and move foward Pleasse I’m so ready for this to be done insuarance companies if they appeal again and loose should have to pay double and the ones that want to settle let’s cut checks now of off thank you
WilliamApril 16, 2023 at 4:20 pm
I to was in the bsa in the early 80's and it also happened to me, I kept it inside for almost 40 years, it destroyed me 2 marriages, my kids lives, my jobs, everything in my life was destroyed by this beast. I almost didn't say anything because I was ashamed and embarrassed, It was my ex wife "who was only 1 of 4 people who knew what happened to me and 2 have passed away ", who convinced me to com[Show More]I to was in the bsa in the early 80's and it also happened to me, I kept it inside for almost 40 years, it destroyed me 2 marriages, my kids lives, my jobs, everything in my life was destroyed by this beast. I almost didn't say anything because I was ashamed and embarrassed, It was my ex wife "who was only 1 of 4 people who knew what happened to me and 2 have passed away ", who convinced me to come forward. But I am glad I did now and really just want this to never happen to another kid again, ever. No money will ever change it, ever. I don't think I can do anything but hope. My life is ruined my life is fucked my life is so down and maybe this could turn it back up. But after attorney fees and if it's only 2.4 bln it would not ever come close to helping, not just me but for everyone. If it's true that bsa is or has already added 4 bln more then it's a whole different ballgame.. probably be dead by then. Those bigot attorneys representing the insurance companies should be ashamed and hate themselves for protecting pheds.. F them.. heartless bastards.
BennyApril 14, 2023 at 10:24 pm
2.5 Billion sounds like alot but after the lawyers lions share and 85k survivers and after taxes it will be enough for dinner and a movie. I read somewhere that their is another $6 Billion to add to the till. Must be the 17 others that need to jump in! Instead, them and 2 groups are creating the appeals and kicking that can down the road! Who are these 2 groups of survivers? Kick them out of thi[Show More]2.5 Billion sounds like alot but after the lawyers lions share and 85k survivers and after taxes it will be enough for dinner and a movie. I read somewhere that their is another $6 Billion to add to the till. Must be the 17 others that need to jump in! Instead, them and 2 groups are creating the appeals and kicking that can down the road! Who are these 2 groups of survivers? Kick them out of this case and go on alone. For the other 17 insurance companies and whoever need to stop stalling this case and pay up! Probably funded by George Soros! The lawyers will be making more money for them than us! In that Town Hall that judge that was hired for the Trustee had alot to say about herself and said they need to hire processors of our much needed settlement but never mentioned if they are professionals with the experience. I hope they aren't being hired off ziprecruter or want adds! I was informed that the window of claims closed at 60k survivers how the hell did it get to 85k!!! If the 17 others and the 2 groups of survivers keep stalling and get nothing from them and just stalling we all should sue the shit out of them for creating stress, anxiety and making us wait that much longer for CLOSURE! Those 2 groups no doubt are either being paid or promised extra $$ to join the 17 too stall as long as possible! I'm in my 60s and did all I could to forget or learn to deal with what happened. Since this case started I've been reliving what happened and nightmares returned! They better get their shit together soon or they will get sued for the last 2 yrs of pain and suffering unduly! Good luck fellow victims!! 🙏
DarrinApril 14, 2023 at 1:16 am
I am hearing that the BSA has put an additional 4 bln to the 2.4 bln already so maybe this amount will increase even more when the other insurance and organizations have to jump on board or risk being sued individually. This has been a long time crime to children like us and to have to wait for justice to prevail is a joke that's not funny at all. It's kinda like they are all looking the other w[Show More]I am hearing that the BSA has put an additional 4 bln to the 2.4 bln already so maybe this amount will increase even more when the other insurance and organizations have to jump on board or risk being sued individually. This has been a long time crime to children like us and to have to wait for justice to prevail is a joke that's not funny at all. It's kinda like they are all looking the other way when they should be all held accountable for helping these pedophiles pray on kids. The worst part about all of this is thinking you are gonna finally have a chance to have something for your life being shattered so long ago and all you hear is " just wait and maybe you'll be compensated in 6more months" I'm sick of waiting and need my life back so I can move on.
MarkApril 13, 2023 at 7:35 am
I too am a Survivor of BSAabuse, and lawsuit, abused from 1970 to 1976 by scoutmaster, He was arrested in 1980, I only found out doing research, in local newspapers archives, had to pays for subscription fee, to help with my case, so I was not the only one molested. My lawyer should have done the research, because BSA is no help sharing Red Files, IV files, perversion files, or any information. St[Show More]I too am a Survivor of BSAabuse, and lawsuit, abused from 1970 to 1976 by scoutmaster, He was arrested in 1980, I only found out doing research, in local newspapers archives, had to pays for subscription fee, to help with my case, so I was not the only one molested. My lawyer should have done the research, because BSA is no help sharing Red Files, IV files, perversion files, or any information. State won’t help, getting arrest records. no amount of Money will make up for the Harm, of robbing you of your childhood, or the emotional toll it took in your life. The BSA should have to publish the names of the Abuser, use a cross reference, of abusers so lawyers can get clients their deserved maximum amount. They had been aware when they started the files on scoutmaster and scout leaders, years ago. Filing Chapter 11 Bankruptcy was the only way they could Survive, and cheat those they damaged. With a slight apology, and back to business as usual. I wish those of abused Peace, and know it’s not your fault, it’s not fair, and you will probably never find closure, but you coming forward will hopefully Stop the BSA from letting it continue. Take Care & wishing you well.
DavidApril 12, 2023 at 6:15 pm
I agree with the statements, of abused clients , that this case has dragged on TOO LONG , and even though compensation will never erase my memory, I would like to move on in life. I have nothing but respect for my attorneys, Slater Slater & Schulman, and trust their judgment in the manner of proceeding in this case. I watched the last Webinar and it was very interesting but , not sure what to thin[Show More]I agree with the statements, of abused clients , that this case has dragged on TOO LONG , and even though compensation will never erase my memory, I would like to move on in life. I have nothing but respect for my attorneys, Slater Slater & Schulman, and trust their judgment in the manner of proceeding in this case. I watched the last Webinar and it was very interesting but , not sure what to think of the process from this point. A trustee is in charge of establishing a new group of people to , write out a new questionnaire and send that to clients for additional information. That...could take years. Also , if it's true about the, " Statue of Limitations " , in different states , according to BSA , 58,000 claims are no good because of expired time frame. Wouldn't that be the first place to start & weed out claims that are noticeable to be unrepresentable and come up with a certain amount of claims, from 82,000 ? This would be a hugely different amount of compensation for others. As unjust as it is , different states have to stick by their law ,o Limitations. Let's expedite this process asap 🙏!! Thanks for listening 🎶 , Dave
KellyApril 12, 2023 at 9:59 am
This is a joke, now I'm informed that the fund won't be enough to pay what we are owed. It's abhorrent. I bet we only get about 10% of what our claims are worth. I should have just kept this to myself like I had for 40+ years. I'm 63 and I doubt I'll see any compensation.
JohnApril 12, 2023 at 7:22 am
Okay this truly a horrible situation but what gets me is that the lead council says about fairness to the insurance companies, truthfully and I no it is wrong to say after all the pain and suffering my whole life,, no matter what the outcome is, I would love to tear off his head and shove it up his ass, how dare he question fairness , none of these animals have gone to jail and none of the ostrich[Show More]Okay this truly a horrible situation but what gets me is that the lead council says about fairness to the insurance companies, truthfully and I no it is wrong to say after all the pain and suffering my whole life,, no matter what the outcome is, I would love to tear off his head and shove it up his ass, how dare he question fairness , none of these animals have gone to jail and none of the ostriches from BSA, ever had an real accountability in life!
JosephApril 11, 2023 at 11:13 pm
I've waited over 30 years for justice because of the abuse I endured as a child from the bsa. Knowing we won't really get any justice only compensation hurts enough but to have to wait for the payments is just one more smack in the face. And the lawyers don't really care about us all they want is to get paid from our suffering makes me sick. My lawyer won't even talk directly to me like I'm scum &[Show More]I've waited over 30 years for justice because of the abuse I endured as a child from the bsa. Knowing we won't really get any justice only compensation hurts enough but to have to wait for the payments is just one more smack in the face. And the lawyers don't really care about us all they want is to get paid from our suffering makes me sick. My lawyer won't even talk directly to me like I'm scum & keeps having rude and inexperienced paralegals call me and spin me. I'm just ready to put this behind me once and for all, CUT OUR CHECKS!
BrentApril 11, 2023 at 7:36 pm
Actually scouts that are apart of the Mormon church will be able to sue outside of the bankruptcy case. Silverstein denied them to be in the settlement because of the protection they was asking for was for the church and and had nothing to do with BSA.
WalterApril 11, 2023 at 11:35 am
i think its a shame that the victums like myself have'nt been compensated as yet.who recieves all that interest on the fund?
RonApril 9, 2023 at 11:49 pm
I'm 67 and.in bad health. I wish you the attorneys would settle I would like to see it in my lifetime. Class action is a joke
DougApril 9, 2023 at 10:14 pm
I've waited a long time for justice in this, as with, many others as well. those responsible know they need to own up and take responsibility. We should all be paid in a swift and timely manner. This has gone on long enough.
DavidApril 9, 2023 at 11:35 am
The Mormon are worth trillions and they should have billions in this case of liability. They get off for 250m. Silverstein has already delayed this beyond reason. The incompetence of the judge is equal by my attorney Andrew Van Arsdale!!! Yeah will be a homeless disabled senior before this done!!
StevenApril 9, 2023 at 10:19 am
A ten billion dollar corporation is going to pay ten percent of the settlement fund and the way the numbers are looking , me and the other victims will receive 10 percent of the value of our claim. Look at Omni agent solutions.com and the court docket shows attorneys submitting their thirty sixth application for monthly compensation. We are closing in on close to 500 million dollars being paid to [Show More]A ten billion dollar corporation is going to pay ten percent of the settlement fund and the way the numbers are looking , me and the other victims will receive 10 percent of the value of our claim. Look at Omni agent solutions.com and the court docket shows attorneys submitting their thirty sixth application for monthly compensation. We are closing in on close to 500 million dollars being paid to attorneys as of April 2023. Then our attorneys will take 40 percent of what each victim is to receive if the plan survives the appeals. Maybe this is why bankruptcy should only apply to businesses and not to trying to compensate sexual abuse victims for over fifty years of nightmares and psychological problems.
DanielApril 8, 2023 at 6:20 pm
For those that say the number of claims is too large, I say that considering how long the Boy Scouts have been around and the number of boys that have been members, it probably really should be fifty times that many.
StevenApril 8, 2023 at 4:50 pm
A ten billion dollar corporation is going to pay ten percent of the settlement fund and the way the numbers are looking ,the victims will receive 10 percent of the value of their claim. Look at Omni agent solutions.com and the court docket shows attorneys submitting their thirty sixth application for monthly compensation. We are closing in on close to 500 million dollars being paid to attorneys a[Show More]A ten billion dollar corporation is going to pay ten percent of the settlement fund and the way the numbers are looking ,the victims will receive 10 percent of the value of their claim. Look at Omni agent solutions.com and the court docket shows attorneys submitting their thirty sixth application for monthly compensation. We are closing in on close to 500 million dollars being paid to attorneys as of April 2023. Then the victims attorneys will take 40 percent of what each survivor is to receive. Maybe this is why bankruptcy should only apply to businesses and not to trying to compensate sexual abuse victims for over fifty years of nightmares and psychological problems.
RandyApril 5, 2023 at 3:20 pm
Hello I'm a certified client and I think this should come to a complete close be all of us victims are to old or already deceased! We should be compensated swiftly and fairly! Respectfully submitted!! RwH of Memphis TN.