Boy Scouts File for Bankruptcy But Won’t Preclude Abuse Survivors Compensation
On February 18, 2020, the Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy protection as it faces hundreds of lawsuits from Scouts that claim they were sexually abused. The Bankruptcy filing should not bar abuse survivors from receiving compensation. The Bankruptcy Court will likely create a Compensation Fund for abused victims but there is likely a shorter filing deadline to make a claim than the time period in the Superior Court of New Jersey.
If you or a loved one were sexually abused by someone associated with the Boy Scouts, please call us at (973) 481-4364 to speak with an attorney to protect your rights.