The Boy Scouts of America have recently filed for a Chapter 11 reorganization under US bankruptcy laws. The Boy Scouts face a day of reckoning for sexual abuse across many years.
The bankruptcy strategy will have a significant impact on the hundreds of cases presently filed against the Boy Scouts as well as those which will follow in the future. My name is Rivers Morrell and after more than 40 years of representing victims of sexual assault, STD transmission and other civil offenses I can tell you most victims simply want to be able to face an accountable party and hold what has happened up to the light.
The Boy Scouts of America have been accused of covering up sexual abuse by scoutmasters, adult volunteers and others throughout the organization for years. The Scouts kept a secret file which they used to keep track of previous perpetrators. The organization is accused of knowingly exposing young boys to risks associated with molestation and other sexual offenses without taking prudent steps to reduce or prevent these risks. They also took no action to advise scouts or parents regarding the risks and how to minimize or avoid them.
The Boy Scouts face a day of reckoning for sexual abuse by their own admission. In their official statement, the Boy Scouts of America said it will use the bankruptcy process to “equitably compensate victims” of abuse while keeping the organization from folding. The organization intends to use existing assets to create a “Victims Compensation Trust” under Chapter 11 while working to preserve the Scouts.
Many victims are angered, believing the Scouts are using bankruptcy to avoid responsibility and accountability. If you believe you have a claim arising out of a scouting experience I invite you to review the strong recommendations of our clients and the legal industry and contact us or call to speak with me personally for a private, confidential and free consultation at 949-305-1400.
I will work to ensure you are heard and your valid claim against the Boy Scouts receives the full and fair compensation it deserves.