Mormon Abuse Lawsuit
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been accused of covering up of sexual abuse among its clergymen.
Why are people suing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Since the 1990s, repeated acts of sexual abuse within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been revealed to the public. Though the Church does not condone these acts, lawsuit participants claim that its clergymen have neglected to do anything meaningful to protect them and their children from abuse.
In court, the Church insists that it hasn’t done anything wrong, despite being swamped in controversy over the large volume of Mormon sexual abuse cases in the United States. Survivors have been awarded over $50 million in settlements so far, according to FLOODLIT, a public database built to track sexual abuse within the Mormon community.
How to qualify for the lawsuit
Members of the LDS church who were under 21 years old at the time of incident (or currently under 40 years old) may be eligible for the lawsuit if they were either:
- Abused by a practicing member of the LDS Church.
- Abused during an event sponsored by the LDS Church.
Currently, we can only accept claims from specific states from the lawsuit, including:
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Maryland
- Michigan
- New Jersey
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
NOTE: We cannot accept abuse cases between family members.
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Mormon Abuse Lawsuit FAQs
How much can I expect to win for a Mormon abuse settlement?
The value of your settlement would depend on the monetary value of the damages you’ve incurred and other individual factors. Because settlement amounts heavily vary with each case, we can only provide you with the average range of damages earned from other plaintiffs. Church sex abuse settlements tend to fall between $275,000 to $350,000 per case.
Do I have to go to trial against the LDS Church? Who will find out if I file a claim?
Absolutely not. In fact, the vast majority of sex abuse claims are settled out of court, far before a trial would be necessary. Your case will be kept confidential between your attorney and the authorities within the Church who negotiate sex abuse claims, not any other participating LDS member.
What is sexual abuse? How do I know if I was abused?
In the context of this lawsuit, sexual abuse is the act of sexual assault committed against a minor by an adult in a position of power. If any of the following happened to you without consent when you were under 18 years old, then you were unfortunately a victim of sexual abuse:
- Touching of an intimate body part.
- Kissing of an intimate body part.
- Attempted sexual intercourse.
- Rape, or forced sexual intercourse.
- Being forced to perform sexual acts.
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Why are people suing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Since the 1990s, repeated acts of sexual abuse within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been revealed to the public. Though the Church does not condone these acts, lawsuit participants claim that its clergymen have neglected to do anything meaningful to protect them and their children from abuse.
In court, the Church insists that it hasn’t done anything wrong, despite being swamped in controversy over the large volume of Mormon sexual abuse cases in the United States. Survivors have been awarded over $50 million in settlements so far, according to FLOODLIT, a public database built to track sexual abuse within the Mormon community.
How to qualify for the lawsuit
Members of the LDS church who were under 21 years old at the time of incident (or currently under 40 years old) may be eligible for the lawsuit if they were either:
- Abused by a practicing member of the LDS Church.
- Abused during an event sponsored by the LDS Church.
Currently, we can only accept claims from specific states from the lawsuit, including:
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Maryland
- Michigan
- New Jersey
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
NOTE: We cannot accept abuse cases between family members.
See how much your case could be worth.
- Free, no-obligation consultations.
- Pay NO FEES unless you win.
- Nationwide network of attorneys.
Mormon Abuse Lawsuit FAQs
How much can I expect to win for a Mormon abuse settlement?
The value of your settlement would depend on the monetary value of the damages you’ve incurred and other individual factors. Because settlement amounts heavily vary with each case, we can only provide you with the average range of damages earned from other plaintiffs. Church sex abuse settlements tend to fall between $275,000 to $350,000 per case.
Do I have to go to trial against the LDS Church? Who will find out if I file a claim?
Absolutely not. In fact, the vast majority of sex abuse claims are settled out of court, far before a trial would be necessary. Your case will be kept confidential between your attorney and the authorities within the Church who negotiate sex abuse claims, not any other participating LDS member.
What is sexual abuse? How do I know if I was abused?
In the context of this lawsuit, sexual abuse is the act of sexual assault committed against a minor by an adult in a position of power. If any of the following happened to you without consent when you were under 18 years old, then you were unfortunately a victim of sexual abuse:
- Touching of an intimate body part.
- Kissing of an intimate body part.
- Attempted sexual intercourse.
- Rape, or forced sexual intercourse.
- Being forced to perform sexual acts.
Why Free Legal Reviews?
We believe everyone deserves top-notch legal representation. Our case review and advocate-matching services are entirely free to you, and lawsuit participants only have to pay for legal costs if they win a settlement.
We’ve assisted over 100,000 victims with their personal injury claims, and we’re proud to have helped those who may not have pursued the help they need on their own.
Ready to file a claim?
Why are people suing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Since the 1990s, repeated acts of sexual abuse within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been revealed to the public. Though the Church does not condone these acts, lawsuit participants claim that its clergymen have neglected to do anything meaningful to protect them and their children from abuse.
In court, the Church insists that it hasn’t done anything wrong, despite being swamped in controversy over the large volume of Mormon sexual abuse cases in the United States. Survivors have been awarded over $50 million in settlements so far, according to FLOODLIT, a public database built to track sexual abuse within the Mormon community.
How to qualify for the lawsuit
Members of the LDS church who were under 21 years old at the time of incident (or currently under 40 years old) may be eligible for the lawsuit if they were either:
- Abused by a practicing member of the LDS Church.
- Abused during an event sponsored by the LDS Church.
Members of the LDS church who were under 21 years old at the time of incident (or currently under 40 years old) may be eligible for the lawsuit if they were either:
Currently, we can only accept claims from specific states from the lawsuit, including:
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Maryland
- Michigan
- New Jersey
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
NOTE: We cannot accept abuse cases between family members.
See how much your case could be worth.
- Free, no-obligation consultations.
- Pay NO FEES unless you win.
- Nationwide network of attorneys.
Mormon Abuse Lawsuit FAQs
How much can I expect to win for a Mormon abuse settlement?
The value of your settlement would depend on the monetary value of the damages you’ve incurred and other individual factors. Because settlement amounts heavily vary with each case, we can only provide you with the average range of damages earned from other plaintiffs. Church sex abuse settlements tend to fall between $275,000 to $350,000 per case.
Do I have to go to trial against the LDS Church? Who will find out if I file a claim?
Absolutely not. In fact, the vast majority of sex abuse claims are settled out of court, far before a trial would be necessary. Your case will be kept confidential between your attorney and the authorities within the Church who negotiate sex abuse claims, not any other participating LDS member.
What is sexual abuse? How do I know if I was abused?
In the context of this lawsuit, sexual abuse is the act of sexual assault committed against a minor by an adult in a position of power. If any of the following happened to you without consent when you were under 18 years old, then you were unfortunately a victim of sexual abuse:
- Touching an intimate body part.
- Kissing an intimate body part.
- Attempted sexual intercourse.
- Rape, or forced sexual intercourse.
- Being forced to perform sexual acts.
Why Free Legal Reviews?
We believe everyone deserves top-notch legal representation. Our case review and advocate-matching services are entirely free to you, and lawsuit participants only have to pay for legal costs if they win a settlement.
We’ve assisted over 100,000 victims with their personal injury claims, and we’re proud to have helped those who may not have pursued the help they need on their own.