Agreed that this is the first I have heard of the priest bringing a lawsuit of this catagory.
And I agree that there is not sufficient information. However if someone is making the statement of abuse that is not a confession, any human being, including a priest has the responsibility to direct the person to someone or an agency that can investigate.
I doubt anyone anyone would disagree with that. Even in the confessional - most would expect the priest to offer healthy advice. Advise her to inform police and her family
Maybe this priest did that - maybe not.
He’s not allowed to say either way.