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Litigation

Oct. 9, 2004

Alleged Abuse Victims Can Seek Punitives, Judge Rules

SAN FRANCISCO - A judge's ruling Thursday opens the door for priest molestation victims to seek potentially high punitive damages claims against the Catholic Church.

By Robert Selna
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        SAN FRANCISCO - A judge's ruling Thursday opens the door for priest molestation victims to seek potentially high punitive damages claims against the Catholic Church.
        Alameda County Superior Court Judge Ronald Sabraw rejected arguments by church lawy...

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