The Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore filed for bankruptcy protection Friday, less than two days before a new state law takes effect allowing victims of child sexual abuse to sue institutions, no matter how long ago the abuse took place.
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Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore, facing possible slew of abuse lawsuits, files for bankruptcy
The move blocks lawsuits allowed under a new state law that takes effect Sunday. Child sexual abuse survivors seeking damages will now have to file a claim through the bankruptcy case.
Updated September 29, 2023 at 4:55 p.m. EDT|Published September 29, 2023 at 2:20 p.m. EDT