The Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy case, involving tens of thousands of survivors of childhood sexual abuse, is among the largest and most contentious mass tort proceedings in U.S. history.
Today on Cut to the Chase, Attorney Jason Joy breaks down the latest ruling from the Third Circuit Court, which leaves many survivors of childhood sexual abuse with drastically underfunded compensation. He explains how this case differs from the Purdue Pharma/Sackler opioid litigation and why legal strategy matters.
The episode reveals how survivors may receive only pennies on the dollar, while insurance companies and institutions that haven’t filed for bankruptcy avoid further accountability.
Then, survivor and advocate Curtis Garrison addresses powerful new laws in Texas and Missouri that ban the use of NDAs to silence survivors of child sexual abuse. These legal changes are helping victims speak out, heal, and protect others from harm.
What to expect in this episode:
Circuit Conflict: How the Third Circuit’s Boy Scouts bankruptcy ruling conflicts with Supreme Court precedent in Purdue Pharma
“Pennies on the Dollar” Justice: Why thousands of survivors are receiving as little as 1.5% of their claims from a $30 billion pool
Who Benefits? The controversial role of plaintiff firms and insurers in shaping the underfunded settlement
Justice Delayed: How years of procedural delays and legal stays have eroded survivor compensation and trust
Legislative Breakthroughs: How Texas and Missouri are leading the charge by banning NDAs that silence child abuse victims
Trey’s Law: The story behind one family’s fight to protect future survivors and pass meaningful reform
What’s Next in Court: The path forward for potential Supreme Court review and future mass tort bankruptcy cases
Lawyer Action Plan: How attorneys can support clients, push for legislative reform, and avoid similar outcomes in future settlements
Key Actionable Takeaways:
Audit your use of NDAs in abuse cases to ensure you're not silencing survivors, especially in states where such clauses are now banned.
Stay current on court rulings like Purdue Pharma and Boy Scouts to understand how legal precedents may impact third-party releases and mass tort strategies.
Push for full transparency in settlement agreements so clients clearly understand how much is funded, how much they’ll actually receive, and the risks of appeals.
Support survivor-focused legislation by joining advocacy efforts to eliminate statutes of limitations and expand legal protections nationwide.
Stay tuned for more updates, and don't miss our next deep dive on Cut to the Chase: Podcast with Gregg Goldfarb!
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Resources:
Speak Out to Stop Child Sexual Abuse: https://soscsa.org
Jason Joy & Associates: https://www.jasonjoylaw.com
Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-joy-595a3416
Listen to our first Boy Scouts breakdown (Feb 2024) with Jason Joy: https://bit.ly/4m62Y3s
Listen to our last Boy Scouts update (Dec 2024) with Jason and Curtis: https://bit.ly/45einZU
This episode was produced and brought to you by Reignite Media.
