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Sent on behalf of Alison Schuler, Chair of the Bankruptcy Task Force and National Executive Board Member, and Joseph Zirkman, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Scouting America. Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit dismissed the widest ranging appeals of the Bankruptcy Court’s plan confirmation order, which were filed by a small group of dissenting claimants and holdout insurance companies. The Court’s decision is a resounding victory for survivors of historical abuse in Scouting, and it is the culmination of more than five years of tireless efforts by survivors, Scouting America, Local Councils, Chartered Organizations, settling insurance companies, and other stakeholders to equitably compensate survivors and preserve the mission of Scouting. By dismissing these appeals, the Court has assured survivors that the Settlement Trust established under BSA’s plan can continue its essential work of providing financial compensation to survivors. The overall settlement fund for abuse claims is valued at $2.4 billion with the opportunity for additional contributions by numerous other parties, including the BSA’s insurers that have not yet settled. Since it was established in April 2023, the Trust has distributed more than $138 million to approximately 20,000 survivors. Today’s decision ensures that the Trust’s work can continue without interruption. The decision also ensures that the organization can continue its mission of preparing young men and women to become responsible, participating citizens and leaders guided by the Scout Oath and Law. On February 8, 2025, on its 115th anniversary, the organization officially became Scouting America, reflecting its ongoing commitment to welcome every youth and family in America to experience the benefits of Scouting. More than a million young men and women currently participate in Scouting America’s programs, affirming the importance of Scouting and its values-based programs to American life. Yours in Scouting, Alison Schuler Chair of the Bankruptcy Task Force and National Executive Board Member Joseph Zirkman Executive Vice President / General Counsel -
By SNEScouter · Posted
The Third Circuit has ruled. Some seemingly minor changes to parts of the plan affecting insurers, but the appeals of Dumas & Lujan claimants are dismissed entirely. https://www2.ca3.uscourts.gov/opinarch/231664p.pdf Media report: https://www.courthousenews.com/third-circuit-rejects-sex-abuse-victims-appeal-of-boy-scouts-bankruptcy-deal/ -
By InquisitiveScouter · Posted
You are most welcome! That's what we are here for, brother!
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