You must take immediate action to protect your rights under Maryland’s Child Victims Act. If you do not file a lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Baltimore and its affiliated entities (schools, parishes, etc.) by May 31, 2025, your potential recovery may be limited to $700,000 instead of $1.5 million. The bankruptcy court has granted permission for survivors to file and serve lawsuits against the Archdiocese of Baltimore and its affiliated entities (schools, parishes, etc.) but you must do so before May 31, 2025.
What This Means For You:
- To preserve your right to recover up to $1.5 million on your claim, you must file a lawsuit if you have a claim relate to sexual abuse against the Archdiocese of Baltimore and/or one of its affiliated entities (schools, parishes, etc.).
- You must file a lawsuit even if you filed a claim in the bankruptcy case.
- These lawsuits must be filed on or before May 31, 2025.
- The bankruptcy court has given Survivors permission to file and serve lawsuits against the Archdiocese and its Catholic affiliates (a list of which can be found HERE) for child sexual abuse claims.
- After filing and service of your lawsuit, your case will be temporarily paused pending the resolution of the bankruptcy proceedings.
Contact your legal representative immediately to ensure your rights are protected and your claim is filed before the deadline. For questions, please contact the Committee’s counsel at BaltimoreSurvivorTeam@Stinson.com The Committee and its counsel cannot act as your lawyers or give you legal advice. If you need help filing a lawsuit, you should contact a Maryland attorney or visit the Baltimore County lawyer referral program to be referred to an attorney.