Boy Scouts de América
Acerca del Capítulo 11 de BSA
Acerca de este caso
Los Boy Scouts of America se declararon en quiebra según el Capítulo 11 el 17 de febrero de 2020. Después de eso, el 26 de mayo de 2020, el tribunal de quiebras estableció una fecha límite para las reclamaciones, que sirvió como fecha límite final para los sobrevivientes de abuso sexual infantil por parte de un voluntario de BSA o empleado a presentar sus reclamaciones formalmente. Los sobrevivientes tuvieron hasta el 16 de noviembre de 2020 para presentar un reclamo. Aunque esta fecha de prescripción de reclamos ha expirado, recomendamos a los sobrevivientes de abuso de scouts que consulten con un abogado para explorar sus opciones legales.
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¿Cómo puedo ayudar con mi reclamo?
- Asegúrese de mantener actualizada su información de contacto con las oficinas de sus abogados. Comparta cualquier información adicional que considere relevante para su caso con nuestro equipo de BSA, ya sea cuando la recuerde o para buscar una aclaración. Verifique con nuestra oficina que tengamos toda la información necesaria. para la presentación de su paquete de conciliación para someterse al proceso de revisión del fideicomiso de conciliación. Tómese el tiempo para revisar nuestros recursos disponibles para ver si puede encontrar alguna información que pueda pertenecer a su situación y su caso.
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¿Qué implica el 'Plan'?
El "Plan", conocido como el Quinto Plan de Reorganización del Capítulo 11 Enmendado, describe los términos y condiciones para que BSA y otras partes involucradas proporcionen efectivo y activos. Estos recursos están designados para compensar reclamos válidos de abuso sexual infantil presentados contra BSA y ciertas partes relacionadas. Además, el plan incluye detalles sobre cómo el fideicomiso de liquidación o el fiduciario distribuirá los fondos y asignará valores a los casos individuales, garantizando un proceso justo y estructurado.
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¿Qué es el fideicomiso de liquidación?
Como parte del Plan, se estableció el Fideicomiso del Acuerdo para supervisar y gestionar las Reclamaciones por Abuso presentadas en el Caso del Capítulo 11 de BSA, así como cualquier Reclamación por Abuso cubierta que el Fideicomiso del Acuerdo debe mantener y administrar. Sus responsabilidades principales incluyen evaluar, procesar y resolver Reclamaciones de Abuso elegibles. Además, el Fideicomiso de Liquidación manejará otros activos tales como pagarés pagaderos al Fideicomiso, liquidación de activos transferidos bajo el Plan y ejecución de derechos bajo las pólizas de seguro de BSA y aquellas de otras partes relacionadas. Esto se hace con el objetivo de obtener cobertura y pago por Reclamaciones de Abuso válidas o convertir los derechos de seguro en efectivo en beneficio de quienes tienen Reclamaciones de Abuso válidas.
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¿Cuándo podemos esperar que el fideicomiso de liquidación comience a realizar distribuciones iniciales a los titulares válidos de reclamaciones por abuso?
Actualmente, el Fideicomiso del Acuerdo no puede proporcionar un cronograma exacto sobre cuándo comenzará con los pagos o distribuciones iniciales/provisionales a aquellos con Reclamaciones de Abuso válidas. Sin embargo, el Síndico y los Administradores de Reclamaciones están totalmente comprometidos a acelerar el procesamiento y pago de estas reclamaciones. Varios factores influyen en la capacidad del Fideicomiso para administrar y cumplir con los Reclamos de Abuso en su totalidad.
Para garantizar una evaluación exhaustiva de su Reclamo por Abuso, el Fideicomisario y los Administradores de Reclamos están trabajando diligentemente para preparar el Cuestionario de Reclamos y revisar cualquier información enviada previamente por usted o su abogado. Una vez que se reciba toda la información necesaria, el Síndico y los Administradores de Reclamos comenzarán a evaluar su Reclamo por Abuso. Luego de determinar el monto que tiene derecho a recibir, el Fideicomiso del Acuerdo iniciará el proceso de realizar los pagos iniciales. Tenga la seguridad de que se están haciendo todos los esfuerzos posibles para acelerar este proceso.
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In a recent turn of events, a group of claimants in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) sex abuse case have requested a pause to the organization's bankruptcy settlement plan. This move comes in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear a challenge regarding Purdue Pharma LP’s $6 billion opioid deal. The Supreme Court will be considering whether the U.S. bankruptcy code allows for the release of claims, without consent, against individuals and entities linked to a bankrupt company but not themselves bankrupt. These are known as third-party, nonconsensual discharges, and they are among the most contentious issues in Chapter 11 bankruptcy. These discharges were a significant point of contention in the BSA's bankruptcy plan, which aimed to settle decades worth of sex abuse claims filed by former Scouts. The claimant group argues that the BSA's $2.64 billion plan should be paused, as a decision in the Purdue case could occur while their own case is still under appeal. The claimant group suggests that a stay of the plan would conserve funds that might otherwise be spent on implementing a plan that could be invalidated if the Supreme Court rules against non consensual third-party releases. The claimants also noted that the settlement trust, established to distribute funds to survivors, has not yet disbursed the money. Therefore, a pause wouldn't negatively impact claimants. Tens of thousands of former Boy Scouts stand to receive compensation for alleged childhood sexual abuse. In addition to these developments, the Trustee, Hon. Barbara J. Houser (Ret.), has announced the opening of the claims processing portal to all claimants, marking a significant step towards delivering compensation and justice to survivors. Previously, the claims processing portal was launched on August 4 for approximately 7,000 claimants who chose the Expedited Distribution Abuse Claim option. Now, an estimated 75,000 claimants or their counsel will receive credentials to access the portal. This will allow them to complete the Trust Claims Questionnaire and submit supporting documentation for the trustees review. Despite The Boy Scouts of America announcing in April that the settlement had come into effect, the Third Circuit rejected the claimants' initial request to pause the bankruptcy plan. The Supreme Court has announced it will hear the Purdue case in December which could be a pivotal point for claims distribution in the case against The Boy Scouts of America. Should you have a case against the Boy Scouts of America and have further questions please reach out to your attorneys office. If you or someone you know has been effected by Childhood Sexual abuse please understand there are resources available such as the National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-4673). While this article provides general legal information, it does not constitute legal advice. The best way to get guidance on your specific legal issue is to contact a lawyer.
The Boy Scouts of America is a renowned youth organization that has played a significant role in shaping the lives of millions of young individuals. Founded in 1910, the organization has focused on instilling values such as leadership, character development, and outdoor skills in its members.
This settlement comes after the Third Circuit Court of Appeals decided not to halt the BSA's bankruptcy plan. The next step involves transferring the settlement amount to a victims' trust and processing the 82,000 claims. The evaluation of each claim will be based on complex formulas, considering the harm suffered and the state where the abuse took place.
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