The Chapter 11 protection filing will stop all legal actions against the archdiocese and thus allow it to develop a settlement plan with abuse survivors, church officials said in a statement.
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco announced that the archdiocese has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to the hundreds of clergy abuse claims.
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco announced Aug. 21 the archdiocese has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization “to facilitate settlements” with survivors of clergy abuse.
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