Sex Abuse Litigation

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Diocese of Davenport

2 reports indexed, newest first.

December 2007

  1. Diocese of Davenport settles with abuse victims for $37 million

    The Diocese of Davenport reached a $37 million settlement with abuse claimants as part of its bankruptcy reorganization.

    Settlement Catholic Church abuse crisis (United States)United States, IowaReported by The New York Times

October 2006

  1. Diocese of Davenport files for bankruptcy

    The Diocese of Davenport in Iowa filed for Chapter 11 protection, citing the cost of clergy sexual abuse claims.

    Lawsuit filed Catholic Church abuse crisis (United States)United States, IowaReported by CBS News