The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego said it may declare bankruptcy in the coming months as it faces what it calls 'staggering' legal costs of some 400 lawsuits alleging priests and others sexually abused children.
FILE -Newly created Cardinal Robert Walter McElroy, Bishop of San Diego, attends a reception for relatives and friends in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego said Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 it may declare bankruptcy in the coming months as it faces “staggering" legal costs in dealing with some 400 lawsuits alleging priests and others sexually abused children.
SAN DIEGO — The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego said Friday it may declare bankruptcy in the coming months as it faces “staggering” legal costs in dealing with some 400 lawsuits alleging priests and others sexually abused children. Assembly Bill 218, which was signed into law in 2019, allows alleged victims to sue up until age 40. Also, beginning in 2020, it opened a three-year window for filing lawsuits without age limitations.
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