Sex Abuse Litigation

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Diocese of Oakland

2 reports indexed, newest first.

May 2023

  1. Diocese of Oakland files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

    The Diocese of Oakland, facing about 330 abuse lawsuits under California's window, filed for bankruptcy protection.

    Lawsuit filed Catholic Church abuse crisis (United States)United States, CaliforniaReported by East Bay Times

August 2005

  1. Oakland diocese settles abuse lawsuits for $56 million

    The Diocese of Oakland agreed to pay $56 million to resolve dozens of lawsuits brought under California's lookback window.

    Settlement Catholic Church abuse crisis (United States)United States, CaliforniaReported by The Seattle Times (Associated Press)