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Doe v. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Date: 04-22-2004
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: Bonnie Leggat
Court: District Court, Harrison County, Texas
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Edward L. Hohn of Nix, Patterson & Roach, L.L.P., Daingerfield, Texas
Defendant's Attorney: Unknown
Nine plaintiffs molested by Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Minister Gerald Patrick Thomas Jr. molested them between 1997 and 2001 while serving as the pastor of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Marshall, Texas. The boys also claimed that former Bishop Mark Herbener of the Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana Synod, and former bishop's assistant Earl Eliason, ignored warnings about Thomas' behavior. The victims also claimed that the congregation was not warned several incidents in which Thomas was accused of inappropriate behavior. He was eventually charged, convicted and sentenced to 397 year in prision.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Doe v. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America?
The outcome was: Plaintiffs' verdict for $37 million awarding the nine plaintiffs between $50,000 to $9.8 million.
Which court heard Doe v. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America?
This case was heard in District Court, Harrison County, Texas, TX. The presiding judge was Bonnie Leggat.
Who were the attorneys in Doe v. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America?
Plaintiff's attorney: Edward L. Hohn of Nix, Patterson & Roach, L.L.P., Daingerfield, Texas. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.
When was Doe v. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America decided?
This case was decided on April 22, 2004.