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Delaware parishes vow to sue diocese if they lose abuse cases November 03, 2009

Three Delaware parishes named as defendants in seven clerical abuse lawsuits have vowed to sue the Diocese of Wilmington if their cases go to trial and they eventually lose.

The diocese’s October 18 decision to file for bankruptcy put on hold 131 abuse cases against the diocese and the seven cases against the parishes. Attorneys for the alleged abuse victims have asked the bankruptcy court judge to rule on whether the cases against the parishes may proceed. “Going after the parishes is really an end run to go after the diocese,” said one attorney representing the diocese.

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• Judge lays ground rules for diocese bankruptcy (Wilmington News Journal)

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