May 31, 2024 is a crucial deadline for survivors of sexual abuse by members of the Archdiocese of Baltimore to file a legal claim. BMBF partner Phil Federico spoke with CBS Baltimore on the eve of this deadline, urging other survivors to come forward.
“It’s a serious deadline in that it really creates a statute of limitations in this bankruptcy case that otherwise did not exist,” Phil said. “So, if you don’t get your claim filed by close of business tomorrow, you’re likely going to be precluded from ever filing a claim against the Archdiocese of Baltimore for any sort of sexual abuse.”
Survivors like Eva Dittrich have bravely come forward to share their experiences, encouraging others to do the same. “Bringing this claim against the Archdiocese of Baltimore required me to verify facts of my abuse with living witnesses,” Eva said. “This process brought closure to my suffering from nightmares, low self-esteem, and the false notion that I was not worthy of help.”
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Sexual abuse survivor urges others to come forward against Baltimore’s archdiocese before deadline, CBS Baltimore, May 31, 2024
The BMBF team has extensive experience representing survivors of childhood sexual abuse and is dedicated to obtaining justice for survivors in Maryland against the Church and any other institutions who have upheld child abusers. Learn more about our representation of survivors here.
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