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Insurers to Pay Extra $30 Million in Winona-Rochester Diocese Abuse Settlement
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In Short: A law firm representing abuse victims announced an additional $30 million settlement for over 145 survivors, with contributions from two diocesan insurers but not from the diocese's largest insurance company.
The law firm representing abuse victims in the Winona-Rochester Diocese has announced an extra $30 million settlement, benefiting more than 145 survivors. This settlement includes contributions from two diocesan insurers, LMI and Interstate, but does not include a payout from the diocese’s largest insurance company, U.S. Fire.
Insurers have often argued against liability in abuse settlements, leading to legal disputes. In recent years, church leaders in the Baltimore and New York archdioceses have sued their insurers to compel them to contribute to high-dollar payouts.
This latest settlement underscores the ongoing financial burden on dioceses dealing with abuse allegations and the complex legal landscape surrounding insurance liability in such cases.
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