Summary
In a legal motion filed by the Archdiocese of New York on January 31, it accused insurance company Chubb of engaging in fraudulent activities to pressure the archdiocese regarding its lawsuit over insurance coverage for sexual abuse claims. According to the motion, Chubb created a fake “victim’s rights” group known as the Church Accountability Project. This website allegedly worked against the archdiocese by criticizing their ongoing legal case and pressuring them to drop the suit. The Archdiocese of New York has been in litigation with Chubb since June 2023 over an $859 million claim related to sexual abuse claims made against the archdiocese. Key individuals involved include Cardinal Timothy Dolan, former Archbishop of New York, and now Bishop Nicholas DiPrete, who is currently leading the Archdiocese of New York. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between insurance companies and religious organizations regarding liability for past child abuse cases.
Key Topics
Chubb Insurance, Archdiocese of New York, Sexual abuse claims
