Vermont Diocese Files Bankruptcy, Facing Sex-Abuse Claims

By Rick Archer · October 1, 2024, 7:45 PM EDT

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington, Vermont, has become the latest U.S. Catholic diocese to file for Chapter 11 protection due to sexual abuse claims, saying it is the fairest way...

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Summary

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington, which covers the state of Vermont, filed for bankruptcy facing 31 pending lawsuits over childhood sexual abuse.

Case Number

24-bk-10205

Judge

Heather Z. Cooper

Venue

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Vermont

Capital Structure

Total Liabilities:

$1 million to $10 million

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Case Information

Case Title

Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington, Vermont

Case Number

2:24-bk-10205

Court

Vermont

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

September 30, 2024

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