To date, close to 150 clergy sexual abuse lawsuits have been filed in
the local and federal courts. While the majority have showed interest in
settlement, there could be some dealbreakers ahead. The local court
giving those uncertain parties a deadline to figure it out, or go to
trial.
Will majority of the clergy sexual abuse lawsuits be
settled out of court? That depends if parties can agree on pre-mediation
protocol. The Court, during a status hearing on Tuesday, hoping to push
parties along. Superior Court Judge Michael Bordallo said, "The reality
is dates tend to get people to move." That day is January 16.