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    • Major carriers have yet to make payments, citing coverage disputes and due process concerns "Insurance carriers that declined to take part in the Boy Scouts of America Settlement Trust have been billed a total of $6.99 billion since September 2024, according to a recent update issued by the trustee overseeing the sexual abuse settlement fund. In a status report dated June 2, trustee Barbara J. Houser said no payments had been received from those insurers as of May 30. She noted that none of the non-participating carriers had confirmed any intention to make payments toward the abuse-related claims." More at source: https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/legal-insights/nonsettling-insurers-billed-billions-in-boy-scouts-abuse-settlement-fund-539575.aspx
    • Man, I'm sorry you've had that crap hit you. I never told my folks and they have passed now. I wish I could, to explain some emotional issues I had. Noting illegal or violent, just things they did not understand. I never had children because I felt like there was something wrong with me because I "responded" to his abuse. I did not want to pass that along. I was in my 50's when I learned that it is a normal response to be aroused. That happens to boys, even young men, while being examined by a doctor. That's why I don't have grandchildren to spoil and give back to their parents. I always felt like "I do not belong" and I attribute that to the abuse. That cost me a marriage since I did not want children and a  relationship of 18 moths for the same. I could not tell them why. I avoided women for a while but met an angle later in life that was not interested in children. We are about to hit 30 years and I did not tell her until I got with this suit, 4.5 years ago. I hated my abuser for years and wanted to hurt him, and I could, my being a former Ranger. But I no longer feel that way and actually have some pity for him. The attorney asked me if the pattern repeated with me or my friend. No way! He said it often does. And I thought, was my abuser abused and it continued? As to the money, it's OK if I get or if I don't . Don't mean to brag, but I enjoy helping others, especially anonymously. I do it for me as it gives me a good feeling and I don't miss it. You know who I vent to? My dog. He knows all my secrets and will not tell anyone. He looks at me with those black eyes as if to say, "It's OK Daddy, it's OK". As silly as that sounds, it helps me. The other thing I do is talk to the Good Lord when alone, driving or yard work.  I'm glad He understands a Southern accent  Take car, my friend.
    • The 2.4% was a cost of living adjustment. It was part of the settlement documents and has nothing to do with any additional contributions.
    • I understand not wanting to even open up old wounds it felt like it was not worth the trouble years ago I started the process but never went through with it . I regret it now because my business partner ended up stealing everything I owned and been homeless for about two years now. About 6 months ago I tried to reach out to some lawyers witch was very embarrassing and even told my mom . Witch was the worst mistake ever she is the worst mother ever that was the last time I ever want to ever talk to her again I should have known better the was she is so insensitive she told me I was lying I had to get into a fight to get out of going to scouts . I've always had authority and trust issues since my whole life .The only other person I've told was my ex-wife and she would even  say I was gay sometimes . I have so much anger that I bet half the people that are collecting money haven't even had anything done to them . They are just as bad as the guy that took advantage  of me at camp and every one of them pedophiles and be executed  .Sorry but that's how I feel . You enjoy  that money be a insult  to me for you not to God bless   
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