In order to resolve hundreds of Child Victims Act lawsuits alleging sexual abuse, the Diocese of Rockville Centre commenced chapter 11 to seek protection for itself, its parishes, and schools, as well as providing equitable compensation for the hundreds of claimants, while maximizing their substantial insurance assets. In 2024, the Supreme Court decisions in Purdue and Truck materially complicated such resolutions, presenting substantial hurdles to the dual objectives of getting parishes releases and maximizing insurance assets.
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