Published on Monday, July 19, 2021 by Staff
On July 15, 2021 the Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich Connecticut filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection. The Norwich Diocese claims liabilities of between $50 and $100 million and reports assets of between $10 and $50 million. In announcing the filing, the Diocesan Bishop, Michael R. Cote asserted that the bankruptcy filing is the most equitable way to resolve liabilities stemming from allegations of child sexual abuse as well as liabilities asserted by other creditors.
As part of the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy process, a “Bar Date” will be set by the Court. This Bar Date will be the last date that child sex abuse and other claims against the Norwich Diocese may be filed. After the Bar Date, no further claims will be accepted in the Bankruptcy proceeding and, if the Bankruptcy Court approves a Plan of Reorganization for the Diocese, all other claims against the Norwich Diocese for child sexual abuse committed prior to July 15, 2021 will be extinguished.
As of July 19, 2021, no Bar Date has been established by the Bankruptcy Court. However, if you or a loved one suffered childhood sexual abuse committed by a priest or other person working for or affiliated with the Norwich Diocese, the Bar Date (once established) will operate against any potential claim you may have.
The Meneo Law Group is currently reviewing potential claims of those who were sexually abused as children by priests or others affiliated with the Diocese of Norwich. If you would like to speak with us about a potential claim, please complete our Confidential E–Contact form and we will call you. If you prefer, you may send an email to our confidential email account: confidentialinquiry@meneolawgroup.com.
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