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Judge delays Archdiocese bankruptcy hearing
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michelle Harner postponed critical Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy hearing to Nov. 19 after survivors and church sought extension.
In brief
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michelle Harner postponed critical Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy hearing to Nov. 19 after survivors and church sought extension. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michelle Harner postponed Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy hearing to Nov. 19 to allow mediation on sex abuse claims. Originally reported…
Critical hearing postponed
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michelle Harner reset the court proceedings to Nov. 19 after survivors and church sought 45-day extension for mediation.
Survivors and church seek resolution
Lawyers for the archdiocese and survivors committee asked for 45-day extension to facilitate productive negotiations toward consensual resolution.
Judge's reasoning
Harner stated it was imperative for the case to move swiftly toward resolution, whether consensual or requiring alternative path.
Hearing rescheduled
The hearing is now set for two days starting November 19 at the Edward A. Garmatz U.S. Courthouse in Baltimore.
Background on bankruptcy
The archdiocese filed for bankruptcy right before the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023 took effect, which lifted time limits for survivors to file lawsuits.
At a glance
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michelle Harner postponed Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy hearing to Nov. 19 to allow mediation on sex abuse claims.
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