SouthernKudzu

I had posted this: Initially, the total amount was $5.45 billion for 82,000 men. Then I was told that the amount to disperse was $2.6 billion. I assumed this was after the fees and such. (and yes, I know what happens when one assumes). I've wondered about double dipping as well.

Thanks, I pulled it up and will read it later. My check for the 1.5% came today. Now a check for almost $5,000 is nothing to sneeze at, but that's after 46% was taken out.

Never heard of that. I went back over the deductions and there was my attorney's fees, which was relatively small, and fees for 4 other attorneys, plus "case expenses" which was only $300. Nothing was shown about Alabama of statue of limitations. Now this was the 1.5% check so I don't know if the same percentage will apply to another check(s), if I ever get them. I am treating this as though I won't receive anything and this has been a waste of time.

Alabama. The attorney's office first said my settlement was above $500,000, this was back at the first of the year. Then they said to add 2.4% to that. I'd have to look back through all the emails as to why. Anyway, that put it well over the $500,000 mark. Then I got a form to electronically initial a lot of lines for the first check, the one for 1.5%, to be sent. OK, great. But, on a following page were all the deductions for attorneys, investigators, clerical, etc. and that took out 46% of the check. Wow! So, the over $8,000 check is now $4,500. I have not received it yet as of 05-27-25. If the same percentage applies to the rest of the check, it cuts it almost in half. Just to deal in round figures ... if the amount was $500,000 then 46% less is $270,000, deductions being $230,000. Now $270,000 is nothing to sneeze at, but it came as a shock when I was led to believe that all the ductions were already taken out. Initially, the total amount was $5.45 billion for 82,000 men. Then I was told that the amount to disperse was $2.6 billion. I assumed this was after the fees and such. (and yes, I know what happens when one assumes). Then they offered $3,500 for a payout to "make it go away" and 15,000 men opted for that. So, if 67,000 men were to share $2.6 billion, then that's $38.806 each. I was shocked to see over $500, 000 for my settlement. One of the lines I had to initial was that, "I may not receive the whole amount". That is pretty open ended. If I had been told that all the fees would come out and the final check would be $270,000, I would be thrilled. But, them showing the $500,000, well, I have mixed emotions. If I had not contacted them then I would get nothing, so I should be happy. I shouldn't say happy. If it was $10 million I will get, that does not take me back in time for a do-over, erase my memories or heal the emotional scars I still have all these years later. I have resolved myself to thinking I will get nothing. The attorneys will get rich and the victims will get little or nothing. What gets me is this has been on my mind for over 4 years, when I had not thought about it for over 50 years. I never told anyone, not my family and not even my wife of over 30 years. But I have dreams now, I think I see the abuser as we live in the same county (but it's not him). I almost wish I had never gotten involved in this class action lawsuit. Fortunately I, we, don't need the money. Whatever I receive, if any, will be added to our investments. But there are a lot of men out there who are far worse off than we are.

Did you get an email with 4 pdf documents attached? The email had the "reconsideration form" on it. That is the one that if you contested the amount, you fill out the form and send in the $1,000. It was explained to me that this was for the review committee to go back over all your documentation and listen or read your reasons. The 4 documents were: 1) a calculation form, 2) a trust review - claim notice, 3) a release form titled Exhibit B (this one had to be notarized so I went to my banker) and, 4) a Signature Attestation Form. We may have had different attorneys, but I would think the forms and procedures would be the same. In fact, I had an email this past Monday from the settlement folks with an online questionnaire to fill out, but I could not get it to open, so I called. This nice lady explained that it dealt with "liens" . She explained that that meant, did I have any liens against anyone involved with this, which I did not. She would then forward my claim and I got an email on Tuesday that I should receive the first check in 2 weeks. I've never been involved with anything like this, so I don't understand the disbursement. I am to receive a 1.5% check (of the total) right away, then other checks to follow. It appears to be coming to a conclusion, but until I have the check(s) in hand, I'm not making any plans. When I saw the about $500,00 amount, I think I was in sort of a shock, as to what we would do with this. I've since calmed down, talked to out financial manager, and am just waiting. Other than this, I don't know what I can do to help. I'd be glad to send you these forms with my personal information removed. Here again, we may have different attorneys, if that matters.

I'm sorry that happened to you. Also sorry that you are being given the runaround now. I signed up almost 4 years ago to add my input to this so as to hopefully prevent this behavior in the future, not for any money. I talked to the attorney (he recorded it) for over an hour. I felt like a weight had been lifted off me. Unloading to this man, that did not sit in judgement of me, helped me. I should have sought counseling, but was too ashamed. I was a Scout in the mid 60's and kept quiet for 56 years. I was then asked to send proof, which I did with pictures of me receiving the Eagle and The God and Country Award, and to write in detail how the abuse affected me, which I did. My abuser was later sent to prison for 13 years for abusing children when he was an adult. He is on my state's Sexual Abuser List, and I sent that too. I never had children because I thought there was something "wrong with me" and did not want to pass it along to a son or daughter. I did not learn that my "reaction" to this at the time was a normal response for boys, even young men, to react "that way" when examined by a doctor. But I was in my 50's when I learned this. I heard, $10,300, then $20, 600, then they offered $3,500 to "make it go away. Then it went just shy of $30,000. On Feb 14th I got an email that my claim had been resolved for right at $500,000. That is after the attorney's fees are taken out and I was told there is no tax, like the case against the Catholic Priests several years ago. It's my understanding that there were 82,500 men involved. Then 15,000 accepted the $3,500 pay out. There was $5.45 billion but after the attorney's fees there was $2.5 billion. $2.5 billion, divided by 67,500 men, if divided equally is $37,000. I've heard of one man receiving $2 million. The $1,000 I mentioned was if I wanted to contest this amount and be reconsidered. I guess I was somewhat in shock at the amount I am to receive, and I misread it. I contacted the attorney twice and he said it was all good. I will not contest it. I will just have to wait to see the first check, it is supposed to come in installments. If I do not get a cent, then I am no worse off. If I was to receive $10 million, it would not take me back in time to change any thing, it would not erase my memories or heal the emotional scars I have, and I am 72 years old. Wishing you well,

I am part of the lawsuit against the BSA. My Scout Master was a fine man. I liked him, respected him and learned from him. My abuser was another Scout. An older, bigger Scout who was an helper/assistant to our Scout Master. He held our merit badges and promotions over us plus threatened the four of us if we did not comply or told on him. We were afraid of him. The Boy Scouts DID NOT hurt me, another Scout did. I attribute my love of the woods, and camping to the Scouts. I have tent camped all over North AL, North GA, Eastern TN and Western NC. Today, due to my heart and Lupus, camping is renting a log cabin. Anyway, I received an email with a specific dollar amount I am to receive. I did not join this law suit for money. My wife of 30 years, and I are financially fine. I joined to add my voice and possibly have input to prevent this from happening again. This email had 4 pdf attachments and had this: "The deadline to submit a Reconsideration Request along with your $1,000.00 administrative fee on your claim is March 15, 2025". Is this legitimate? Has anyone received this? Today, it's hard to know whether something like this is a scam or not. Thank y'all, Southern Kudzu