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John Doe, et al. v. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington

Date: 06-04-2005

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Unknown

Court: Circuit Court, Kenton County, Kentucky

Plaintiff's Attorney: Stanley M. Chesley of Waite, Schneider, Bayless & Chesley Co., L.P.A., Cincinnatti, Ohio

Defendant's Attorney: Unknown

Description:

Class-action claim by individuals who claimed that they were sexually abused by Roman Catholic Priests assigned to parishes in the Diocese of Covington in Kentucky as a result of negligence and mismanagement by the Diocese.

Outcome:
Settled for $120 million, $80 million of which will reportedly be paid by insurance purchased by the defendant.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
Editor's Note: News articles about this settlement reported that victims will be grouped into four categories and will receive compensation ranging from $5,000 to $450,000 before attorney fees are deducted.

About This Case

What was the outcome of John Doe, et al. v. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington?

The outcome was: Settled for $120 million, $80 million of which will reportedly be paid by insurance purchased by the defendant.

Which court heard John Doe, et al. v. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Kenton County, Kentucky, KY. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in John Doe, et al. v. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington?

Plaintiff's attorney: Stanley M. Chesley of Waite, Schneider, Bayless & Chesley Co., L.P.A., Cincinnatti, Ohio. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.

When was John Doe, et al. v. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington decided?

This case was decided on June 4, 2005.