Diocese sex abuse victims must file by August 11

KXLH
May 13, 2014

http://www.kxlh.com/news/diocese-sex-abuse-victims-must-file-by-august-11/

HELENA -- Victims of sexual abuse by employees of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena have until August 11 to file a claim if they wish to be part of a settlement that now includes more than 360 potential victims.

Facing the claims, the diocese declared bankruptcy in late January, part of a settlement with the diocese's accusers.

The deal included the creation of a $15 million fund for victims.

The August 11 deadline (4:30 p.m. Mountain Time) follows a May 6th order by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Montana.

In addition to sexual abuse claims, other unsecured financial claims also face the same deadline.

The form for the claims is at the diocese website.