EXPLAINER: Thorny issues face Boy Scouts bankruptcy judge
2 years, 11 months ago

EXPLAINER: Thorny issues face Boy Scouts bankruptcy judge

Associated Press  

— More than two years after the Boy Scouts of America sought bankruptcy protection to stave off a flood of lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by Scout leaders and volunteers, a Delaware judge is weighing whether to confirm the BSA’s reorganization plan. The BSA’s former largest troop sponsor, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, would contribute $250 million for abuse claims involving the Mormon church. They also would be protected from all pre-1976 claims covered by the BSA’s settling insurers and would be granted 12 months to negotiate financial contributions to the settlement fund in exchange for a full release. THIRD PARTY RELEASES Perhaps the most contentious issue in the bankruptcy, and the one most fraught with legal difficulty, is whether third parties, including insurers, local BSA councils and troop sponsors, should be allowed to escape future liability by contributing to the victims fund, or at least not objecting to the plan.

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Boy Scouts bankruptcy plan headed to federal appeals court
2 years ago

Boy Scouts bankruptcy plan headed to federal appeals court

Associated Press  

— Attorneys for several insurance companies are appealing a federal judge’s decision to uphold the confirmation of a $2.4 billion bankruptcy reorganization plan for the Boy Scouts of America. Attorneys for the Boy Scouts, meanwhile, have asked the bankruptcy judge to approve almost $4 million in funding for “preparatory work” on the trust from which abuse survivors would be paid. …

Appeals arguments begin in Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy
2 years, 1 month ago

Appeals arguments begin in Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy

Associated Press  

— An attorney for some insurance companies that could be liable for child sexual abuse claims against the Boy Scouts of America urged a judge Thursday to reverse a bankruptcy plan for the organization, arguing collusion with claimants’ lawyers to pressure insurers to enter into settlements. “We’re just asking for fairness,” Boutros told U.S. District Court Judge Richard Andrews, who …

Bankruptcy judge approves Boy Scouts’ $2.46-billion reorganization plan
2 years, 6 months ago

Bankruptcy judge approves Boy Scouts’ $2.46-billion reorganization plan

LA Times  

A bankruptcy judge has approved a $2.46-billion reorganization plan proposed by the Boy Scouts of America that would allow it to keep operating while compensating tens of thousands of men who say they were sexually abused as children while involved in Scouting. Though legal hurdles remain, the ruling Thursday by Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein in Delaware marked an important milestone …

Ruling leaves questions about Boy Scouts bankruptcy plan
2 years, 8 months ago

Ruling leaves questions about Boy Scouts bankruptcy plan

Associated Press  

— A Delaware bankruptcy judge has approved parts of the Boy Scouts of America’s reorganization plan but has rejected other provisions, saying in a ruling Friday that the organization has “decisions to make” regarding the plan. The plan called for the Irving, Texas-based BSA and its local councils, along with settling insurance companies and troop sponsoring organizations, to contribute some …

Boys Scouts bankruptcy judge approves sale of BSA warehouse
2 years, 11 months ago

Boys Scouts bankruptcy judge approves sale of BSA warehouse

Associated Press  

— The judge presiding over the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy has approved the organization’s request to sell its warehouse and distribution center in North Carolina for roughly $13.5 million and lease back the property from the buyer. The reorganization plan calls for the BSA and its 250 local councils, along with settling insurance companies and troop sponsoring organizations, to …

Future liability releases at center of Boy Scouts bankruptcy
2 years, 11 months ago

Future liability releases at center of Boy Scouts bankruptcy

Associated Press  

— Protecting local Boy Scouts of America councils and troop sponsoring organizations from future liability for child sex abuse claims is critical to the national group’s reorganization plan, BSA attorneys told a Delaware bankruptcy judge Tuesday. Richard Mason, an attorney for the local councils, told Judge Laura Selber Silverstein that without the liability releases, the compensation fund “basically evaporates.” Absent …

Closing arguments begin in Boy Scouts bankruptcy case
2 years, 11 months ago

Closing arguments begin in Boy Scouts bankruptcy case

Associated Press  

— Following a three-week trial, a Delaware judge began hearing closing arguments Wednesday in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy case. The reorganization plan calls for the Boys Scouts, its 250 local councils, and certain insurance companies and troop sponsoring organizations to contribute some $2.6 billion in cash and property into a compensation fund for abuse victims. I have no …

Scouts reach deal with Catholic committee in BSA bankruptcy
3 years ago

Scouts reach deal with Catholic committee in BSA bankruptcy

Associated Press  

— A committee representing several Catholic entities in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy has reached a settlement with the BSA and is withdrawing its objections to its proposed reorganization plan, attorneys told a judge Friday. Under the settlement, virtually every Roman Catholic entity nationwide, including parishes, schools, dioceses and archdioceses, that was involved with Scouting would be considered a …

Judge delays start of Boy Scouts bankruptcy plan hearing
3 years, 1 month ago

Judge delays start of Boy Scouts bankruptcy plan hearing

Associated Press  

— The judge presiding over the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy has delayed the start of a trial to determine whether the BSA’s reorganization plan should be confirmed after an agreement with the official committee representing more than 80,000 men who say they were molested as children by Scout leaders and others resulted in several new plan provisions. David Buchbinder …

BSA bankruptcy plan misses mark in vote by abuse claimants
3 years, 2 months ago

BSA bankruptcy plan misses mark in vote by abuse claimants

Associated Press  

— A preliminary voting report in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy indicates the group’s reorganization plan has failed to win the desired support from tens of thousands of men who say they were sexually abused as children. However, because the BSA plan includes liability releases for non-debtor third parties, including local Boy Scout councils and troop sponsoring organizations, a …

United Methodists to join in plan for Boy Scouts bankruptcy
3 years, 3 months ago

United Methodists to join in plan for Boy Scouts bankruptcy

Associated Press  

— Congregations affiliated with the United Methodist Church have agreed to contribute $30 million to a fund for victims who say they were molested as youngsters in the Boy Scouts of America, an attorney said Tuesday. A committee representing United Methodist churches that Jessica Lauria, an attorney for the BSA, told Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein about the planned agreement during …

United Methodists to join in plan for Boy Scouts bankruptcy
3 years, 3 months ago

United Methodists to join in plan for Boy Scouts bankruptcy

The Independent  

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Mediator ousted in Boy Scouts bankruptcy; deadline extended
3 years, 3 months ago

Mediator ousted in Boy Scouts bankruptcy; deadline extended

Associated Press  

— The judge presiding over the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy issued a ruling Tuesday removing a former Delaware bankruptcy judge as a mediator, saying a court filing by the Boy Scouts raised questions about his impartiality. Judge Laura Selber Silverstein removed Kevin Carey as one of the mediators tasked with trying to help opposing parties in the case resolve …

Boy Scouts bankruptcy plan set for vote by abuse claimants
3 years, 5 months ago

Boy Scouts bankruptcy plan set for vote by abuse claimants

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Despite the plan being sent out to abuse claimants …

Boy Scouts bankruptcy plan set for vote by abuse claimants
3 years, 6 months ago

Boy Scouts bankruptcy plan set for vote by abuse claimants

Associated Press  

— More than a year and a half after the Boy Scouts of America sought bankruptcy protection amid an onslaught of child sex abuse allegations, tens of thousands of men who say they were molested as children by scoutmasters and others will soon get a chance to vote on a BSA reorganization plan. Despite the plan being sent out to …

Boy Scouts’ bankruptcy creates rift with religious partners
3 years, 6 months ago

Boy Scouts’ bankruptcy creates rift with religious partners

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Amid the Boy Scouts of America’s complex bankruptcy case, there is worsening friction between the BSA and the major religious groups that help it run thousands of scout units. Everett Cygal, a lawyer for Catholic churches monitoring the case, said it is unfair that parishes now face liability “solely as a result of misconduct by Boy Scout …

Boy Scouts' bankruptcy creates rift with religious partners
3 years, 6 months ago

Boy Scouts' bankruptcy creates rift with religious partners

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Everett Cygal, a lawyer for Catholic churches monitoring the …

Committee wants to file own plan in Boy Scouts bankruptcy
3 years, 6 months ago

Committee wants to file own plan in Boy Scouts bankruptcy

Associated Press  

— A committee charged with representing tens of thousands of alleged victims of child sex abuse in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy asked the judge on Wednesday to terminate the BSA’s exclusive rights to file a reorganization plan, so that it can file its own. The committee’s court filing came hours after attorneys for the Boy Scouts filed a …

Boy Scouts settlements reached with major insurer, Mormons
3 years, 6 months ago

Boy Scouts settlements reached with major insurer, Mormons

Associated Press  

— One of the primary insurers of the Boy Scouts of America announced Tuesday that it has reached a tentative settlement agreement with the organization and with attorneys representing tens of thousands of men who say they were molested decades ago by scoutmasters and others. Representatives of the official victims committee described the proposed settlements as “grossly unfair.” “The only …

A Judge Has Given The Boy Scouts Conditional Approval Of An $850M Bankruptcy Deal
3 years, 7 months ago

A Judge Has Given The Boy Scouts Conditional Approval Of An $850M Bankruptcy Deal

NPR  

A Judge Has Given The Boy Scouts Conditional Approval Of An $850M Bankruptcy Deal Enlarge this image toggle caption Christopher Millette/AP Christopher Millette/AP DOVER, Del. Following three days of testimony and arguments, the judge granted the BSA's request to enter into an agreement involving the national Boy Scouts organization, roughly 250 local Boy Scout councils, and attorneys representing some 70,000 …

Judge mulls key rulings in Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy
3 years, 7 months ago

Judge mulls key rulings in Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy

Associated Press  

— A year and a half after the Boy Scouts of America sought bankruptcy protection amid an onslaught of child sex abuse lawsuits, a Delaware judge is poised to issue a ruling that could determine whether the organization might emerge from bankruptcy later this year. Following a three-day hearing that ended Monday, the judge is mulling whether the Boy Scouts …

Judge mulls key rulings in Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy
3 years, 7 months ago

Judge mulls key rulings in Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Following a three-day hearing that ended Monday, the judge …

Judge begins key hearing in Boy Scouts bankruptcy case
3 years, 7 months ago

Judge begins key hearing in Boy Scouts bankruptcy case

Associated Press  

— An attorney for the Boy Scouts of America told a Delaware judge on Thursday that the group’s national board never adopted a resolution approving an $850 million agreement that is the linchpin of the Boy Scouts’ proposed bankruptcy plan. The agreement involves the national Boy Scouts organization, the roughly 250 local Boy Scout councils, and law firms representing some …

EXPLAINER: What’s at stake in Boys Scouts bankruptcy case
3 years, 7 months ago

EXPLAINER: What’s at stake in Boys Scouts bankruptcy case

Associated Press  

— The Boy Scouts of America sought bankruptcy protection in February 2020 to halt thousands of lawsuits by men who said they were molested as youngsters by Scoutmasters or other leaders. A judge will hold a hearing starting Thursday to decide whether to approve the agreement, which could result in a new reorganization plan for the Texas-based Boy Scouts. THE …

Boy Scouts bankruptcy plans anger some, welcomed by others.
3 years, 8 months ago

Boy Scouts bankruptcy plans anger some, welcomed by others.

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — An $850 million agreement by the Boy Scouts of America to compensate sex-abuse victims prompted outrage Friday from some survivors and their advocates, while others were encouraged and saw it as the best outcome that could be achieved under the circumstances. Richard Mason, an attorney and chairman of an ad hoc committee representing local councils in the …

More changes made to Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy plan
3 years, 9 months ago

More changes made to Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy plan

Associated Press  

— The latest bankruptcy plan filed by the Boy Scouts of America increases the contributions from the BSA and its local councils to a proposed trust fund for child sex abuse victims while appearing to back away from a controversial settlement with one of the BSA’s insurers. Under a revised plan submitted late last week, the Boy Scouts are offering …

About 90K sex abuse claims filed in Boy Scouts bankruptcy
4 years, 4 months ago

About 90K sex abuse claims filed in Boy Scouts bankruptcy

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Close to 90,000 sexual abuse claims have been filed against the Boy Scouts of America as the Monday deadline arrived for submitting claims in the organization’s bankruptcy case. “We are devastated by the number of lives impacted by past abuse in Scouting and moved by the bravery of those who have come forward,” the Boy Scouts said …

Panel chosen to represent victims in Boy Scouts bankruptcy
5 years ago

Panel chosen to represent victims in Boy Scouts bankruptcy

Associated Press  

— A lawyer for the Boy Scouts of America apologized to victims of sexual abuse by scout leaders Wednesday before the selection of an official committee to represent tort claimants in the Boy Scouts’ bankruptcy case. “I again want to offer our very deep apology for any suffering that you have encountered on account of scouting,” Boy Scouts attorney Jessica …

Boy Scouts Of America Files For Bankruptcy As It Faces Hundreds Of Sex-Abuse Claims
5 years, 1 month ago

Boy Scouts Of America Files For Bankruptcy As It Faces Hundreds Of Sex-Abuse Claims

NPR  

Boy Scouts Of America Files For Bankruptcy As It Faces Hundreds Of Sex-Abuse Claims Enlarge this image toggle caption Tony Gutierrez/AP Tony Gutierrez/AP Updated at 10:30 a.m. ET The Boy Scouts of America has filed for bankruptcy, a sign of the century-old organization's financial instability as it faces some 300 lawsuits from men who say they were sexually abused as …

Boy Scouts seek bankruptcy under wave of new sex abuse lawsuits
5 years, 1 month ago

Boy Scouts seek bankruptcy under wave of new sex abuse lawsuits

LA Times  

The Boy Scouts of America, one of the nation’s oldest and largest youth organizations, filed for bankruptcy protection late Monday as former Scouts’ legal claims of past sexual abuse continue to mount. As recently as last week, the Boy Scouts of America said “no decisions have been made” on bankruptcy and that it “does not comment on rumors or speculation.” …

Facing Allegations Of Child Abuse, The Boy Scouts Of America Considers Bankruptcy
6 years, 3 months ago

Facing Allegations Of Child Abuse, The Boy Scouts Of America Considers Bankruptcy

NPR  

Facing Allegations Of Child Abuse, The Boy Scouts Of America Considers Bankruptcy The Boy Scouts of America may be considering a bankruptcy filing to protect it from lawsuits over alleged child abuse. AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: Sexual abuse claims against the Boy Scouts of America has the organization considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. BILL ZEEBLE, BYLINE: To understand what …

Boy Scouts’ money struggles: Is bankruptcy an option?
6 years, 3 months ago

Boy Scouts’ money struggles: Is bankruptcy an option?

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Boy Scouts of America deflected questions about a report suggesting it is considering seeking bankruptcy protection, though the head of the organization said it is exploring “all options” as it tries to stay afloat while facing sexual abuse lawsuits and dwindling membership. “I want to assure you that our daily mission will continue and that there …

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