Boy Scouts News

Boy Scouts Victims’ Fund Unfair to Insurers, Companies Argue in Court

The Boy Scouts of America’s sexual abuse compensation fund may force insurers to make payments they can’t negotiate over, even if the claims are fraudulent, a group of the companies argued in court. Insurers, including American International Group, Liberty Mutual …

Trial Set to Consider Approval of Boy Scouts Bankruptcy Plan

DOVER, Del. (AP) — More than two years after the Boy Scouts of America sought bankruptcy protection amid an onslaught of child sex abuse allegations, a judge will determine whether to confirm its proposed reorganization plan in a trial beginning …

Judge Delays Start of Boy Scouts Bankruptcy Plan Hearing

DOVER, Del. (AP) — 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 …

Boy Scouts Fall Short in Support For $2.7B Abuse Settlement

The Boy Scouts of America fell short of winning the support it sought from sex-abuse victims for a nearly $2.7 billion settlement that could bring the organization out of bankruptcy, according to court papers. The proposed settlement of more than …

Mediator Ousted in Boy Scouts Bankruptcy; Deadline Extended

DOVER, Del. (AP) –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 …

Judge Begins Key Hearing on Boy Scouts Bankruptcy Plan

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge on Tuesday began a key hearing that could determine whether the Boy Scouts of America can emerge from bankruptcy later this year with a reorganization plan that would compensate thousands of men who …

Boy Scouts, Mormon Church Reach $1 Billion Settlement With Sex Abuse Victims

The Boy Scouts of America on Tuesday secured more than $1 billion in new settlements to resolve sex abuse claims, with $787 million coming from insurance group The Hartford and another $250 million from the Church of Jesus Christ of …

Judge Clears Boy Scouts’ $850M Sex Abuse Settlement Plan With Conditions

The Boy Scouts of America has received a green light from a judge to proceed with its $850 million reorganization plan to exit bankruptcy and settle more than 80,000 claims brought by victims of sexual abuse. The ruling by U.S. …

Boy Scouts Victims Committee Says Claims Worth $103 Billion

DOVER, Del. (AP) — The official committee representing child sex abuse victims in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy is asking a judge for permission to file its own reorganization plan, saying the plan proposed by the BSA falls woefully …

Boy Scouts Submit Reorganization Plan to Bankruptcy Court

DOVER, Del. (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America submitted a bankruptcy reorganization plan Monday that envisions continued operations of its local troops and national adventure camps but leaves many unanswered questions about how it will resolve tens of thousands …