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Man Sues Catholic Diocese in Texas on Abuse Claims

A man who alleges he was sexually molested by a Catholic priest in the 1970s has filed a civil lawsuit against a West Texas diocese and the Jesuits, claiming the defendants knew or should have known of the abuses and …

Sex Abuse Statute of Limitations Amendments Challenge Insurers

Sexual abuse scandals, especially involving clergy, continue to sweep the nation capturing widespread media attention. Within the last month, lawsuits have been filed against Roman Catholic Archdioceses in Illinois, Philadelphia, and Wisconsin. Recently, Virginia passed an amendment to the statute …