G&E represents survivors who experienced sexual abuse at the hands of Washington, D.C. Archdiocese clergy members
Plaintiff(s):
Survivors of child sexual abuse whose claims were silenced-and concealed-by moving allegedly abusive priests to different assignments.
Case type / claims:
In October 2018, the District of Columbia’s Attorney General launched an investigation into whether the Archdiocese of Washington covered up the sexual abuse of minors. Following the passage of Maryland’s Child Victims Act in April 2024, numerous survivors filed civil lawsuits against the Archdiocese in Maryland counties (such as Montgomery and Prince George’s counties).
G&E represents clergy abuse survivors in litigation against Catholic dioceses and institutions across multiple states in addition to Washington, D.C., including Rhode Island, Maryland, and New York.
Defendant(s):
Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. and individual clergy members
Jurisdiction:
Various
Year:
Active
Outcome:
- Active
