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John M. Vai v. Francis DeLuca and St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Parish
Date: 12-11-2010
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Court: Superior Court, New Castle County, Delaware
Plaintiff's Attorney: Thomas Neuberge, Thomas S. Neuberger, P.A., Willington, Delaware
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Description:
John M. Vai sued Francis DeLuca and St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church on intentional tort and negligence theories claiming that he was was molested as a teenager during the 1960s by DeLuca. He claimed that the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wilmington negligently failed to supervise DeLuca.
DeLuca was defrocked in 2008 after being convicted of repeatedly molesting his 18-year-old grandnephew in New York
The defenses asserted by the Defendants are not available.
DeLuca was defrocked in 2008 after being convicted of repeatedly molesting his 18-year-old grandnephew in New York
The defenses asserted by the Defendants are not available.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $30 million in compensatory damages and $1 million in punitive damages.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of John M. Vai v. Francis DeLuca and St. Elizabeth Roman Cat...?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $30 million in compensatory damages and $1 million in punitive damages.
Which court heard John M. Vai v. Francis DeLuca and St. Elizabeth Roman Cat...?
This case was heard in Superior Court, New Castle County, Delaware, DE.
Who were the attorneys in John M. Vai v. Francis DeLuca and St. Elizabeth Roman Cat...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Thomas Neuberge, Thomas S. Neuberger, P.A., Willington, Delaware.
When was John M. Vai v. Francis DeLuca and St. Elizabeth Roman Cat... decided?
This case was decided on December 11, 2010.