The New York Times reported that payments will differ for each of the plaintiffs, with the average amounting to about $300,000 per person.
The settlement still allows the alleged victims to file claims against insurance carriers that provided insurance to the diocese.
Jeff Anderson, one of the attorneys representing 74 of the 300 alleged victims, called the settlement “a powerful advance in accountability” and added that “the credit goes to the survivors for standing up for themselves and the truth.”
Bishop Dennis Sullivan of Camden issued a statement expressing remorse for the abuse that took place.
“I want to express my sincere apology to all those who have been affected by sexual abuse in our Diocese. My prayers go out to all survivors of abuse and I pledge my continuing commitment to ensure that this terrible chapter in the history of the Diocese of Camden, New Jersey never happens again,” he said.
“It is my fervent hope that this settlement will be remembered as a positive step in our attempts to rectify past sins,” Sullivan added. “Let us all continue to pray for the survivors, while again recommitting ourselves to the protection of all youth and vulnerable people in our care, today and always.”
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