[marshmallow]

In an unusual outcome, the jury decided that the parish where the abuse occurred, St. Elizabeth in Wilmington, must pay $3 million of the damages, while the perpetrator is liable for the rest

The noteworthy point about this judgment is that they've whacked the parish where it occurred.

[a fool in paradise]

In an unusual outcome, the jury decided that the parish where the abuse occurred, St. Elizabeth in Wilmington, must pay $3 million of the damages, while the perpetrator is liable for the rest.

Are there many priests, outside of those who donate to Al Gore's campaign, who are worth $27,000,000?

[SumProVita]

In what way can the parish be liable for the sins of this priest?

[Alex Murphy]

In an unusual outcome, the jury decided that the parish where the abuse occurred, St. Elizabeth in Wilmington, must pay $3 million of the damages, while the perpetrator [Fr Francis DeLuca] is liable for the rest [$27M]....It is usually the diocese or the religious order, not the parish, that is held responsible for damages. But the Diocese of Wilmington, which covers all of Delaware, declared bankruptcy last year just as the lawsuit was going to trial, so this lawsuit as well as more than 100 pending lawsuits against the diocese was frozen.

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US Diocese: Pedophile Priests Should Receive Retirement Benefits
Wilmington Diocese files for bankruptcy

[Salvation]

I wonder if this is one of the juries that I have heard about.

They enter the deliberation room and say, “Well, he’s a Catholic priest, now let’s prove him guilty.”

Believe me, this has happened!!!!!!!!!!

[montag813]

The abuse occurred in the 1960s. But Delaware and California passed “window” laws in recent years that temporarily lifted the statutes of limitations, allowing old cases like this one to be filed.

How the hell is that legal?

[Americanexpat]

This guy got nailed 100 times, why would he even go back after the first time?