Abused in Scouting? You Deserve Justice!

Sexual Abuse in the Boy Scouts

There has been a problem of sexual abuse since the Boy Scouts began. These abuses were kept a secret until the “Perversion” files -- a 90-year record of abuse kept by the Scouts -- were released in the 80s. Since then, victims have been taking back their rights and fighting for justice. As a result, the Scouts have been sued for hundreds of millions of dollars -- including the largest punitive damage award ever ($18.5M) -- and have recently filed for bankruptcy.

Arizona has put a “lookback window” in place which extends the statute of limitations for Boy Scouts sexual abuse lawsuits. But don’t wait any longer. Call our office today so that you don’t miss that window.

Will the Bankruptcy Affect My Lawsuit?

In February 2020, the Boy Scouts of American filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection in Delaware. With the filing, many questions need to be answered:

1. Will the Boy Scouts survive bankruptcy? A Chapter 11 Bankruptcy is a reorganization move designed to help an organization with its debts. It is not a shut-down, liquidation like Chapter 7. Therefore, the Boy Scouts are likely to survive.
2. How will it affect lawsuits? Those who have already won lawsuits against the Boy Scouts are likely to see a reduced payout due to the bankruptcy. Whether you’ve won your lawsuit or plan to file one, the Boy Scouts plan to pay out funds through the Victim Compensation Trust, a money fund put aside solely to pay these claims.

So don’t wait. Get your claim filed now and get the justice you deserve!