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Survivors Urged to Act Before Maryland's Lawsuit Deadline

5/9/2025

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Survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Maryland are racing against the clock, with a looming May 31 deadline to file lawsuits under the new Child Victims Act. This law limits damages to $700,000 for private institutions, prompting advocates to call for swift action. The Archdiocese of Baltimore is under fire for leveraging charitable immunity to dodge accountability.

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Story summary

Survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Maryland are racing against the clock, with a looming May 31 deadline to file lawsuits under the new Child Victims Act. This law limits damages to $700,000 for private institutions, prompting advocates to call for swift action. The Archdiocese of Baltimore is under fire for leveraging charitable immunity to dodge accountability.