Bankruptcy
Mar. 31, 2025
Bankruptcy court orders unprecedented disclosure in Archdiocese abuse litigation
A federal bankruptcy judge in San Francisco has issued a groundbreaking ruling, compelling the Archdiocese of San Francisco to disclose minutes from its Independent Review Board meetings. This unprecedented decision aims to enhance transparency regarding the diocese's handling of child sexual abuse allegations. James I. Stang, counsel for the creditors' committee, emphasized the significance of this ruling, noting that such disclosure has not been mandated in previous church bankruptcy cases. The released information could provide critical insights into the scope of abuse and the diocese's awareness, potentially impacting future proceedings.
A federal bankruptcy judge in San Francisco has issued what an abuse survivors' committee has called an unprecedented ruling in a diocese bankruptcy case.
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali ordered disclosure of meeting minutes prepared by the Debtor's Independent Review Board. These documents were compiled by an advisory board for the Archdiocese of San Francisco. They show the diocese's understanding of the scope of the child sexual abuse alleged against individu...
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