Sex Abuse Litigation

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Diocese of San Diego

3 reports indexed, newest first.

June 2024

  1. Diocese of San Diego files for bankruptcy for second time

    Facing about 450 new abuse claims, the Diocese of San Diego filed for Chapter 11 protection again.

    Lawsuit filed Catholic Church abuse crisis (United States)United States, CaliforniaReported by 10News San Diego

September 2007

  1. San Diego diocese settles abuse cases for about $200 million

    The Diocese of San Diego agreed to pay about $198 million to 144 abuse claimants, ending its bankruptcy case.

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

February 2007

  1. San Diego diocese files for bankruptcy on eve of abuse trials

    The Diocese of San Diego filed for Chapter 11 protection hours before the first of about 140 abuse lawsuits was to go to trial, halting the cases.

    Lawsuit filed Catholic Church abuse crisis (United States)United States, CaliforniaReported by KPBS