Boy Scouts of America Abuse

✕ CAMPAIGN CLOSED POST-SETTLEMENT / CLAIMS DISTRIBUTION 8 signals
Sexual Abuse (minors)  ·  BSA Youth Scouting Program
DEFENDANT
Boy Scouts of America
MDL / DOCKET
In re BSA Bankruptcy
D. Delaware (Bankruptcy)
JUDGE
Hon. Laurie Selber Silverstein
PLAINTIFFS
82,000+
BELLWETHER / TRIAL
Completed
SETTLEMENT STATUS
$2.46B Settlement Fund (approved Feb 2023)
📋 Case Overview

The Boy Scouts of America filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2020 to address over 82,000 sexual abuse claims — the largest sex abuse settlement in U.S. history. A $2.46 billion settlement was approved in 2023, funded by BSA, local councils, the Hartford insurance company, and the Mormon Church. The claims window has largely closed but some state court cases survive. The BSA bankruptcy established the litigation playbook now being used against Royal Rangers, Assemblies of God, and LDS Church.

⚗ CAUSATION SUMMARY

Direct sexual abuse by troop leaders and volunteers; institutional negligence in maintaining and concealing the "Perversion Files" — internal records of known abusers that were never disclosed to law enforcement.

⚖️ Litigation Status CLOSED — BANKRUPTCY PLAN CONFIRMED
MDL / Court
BSA Bankruptcy — D. Delaware (Confirmed Plan)
Active Plaintiffs
82,000+ claims

BSA filed Chapter 11 in 2020. Reorganization plan confirmed 2023 with an $2.46B survivor trust. Claims processing is ongoing through the bankruptcy trust. New claims against local councils may still be viable in some jurisdictions.

Key Verdicts & Settlements
💰
$2.46B survivor trust confirmed (2023)
Largest sexual abuse settlement in history at time of confirmation. Individual award amounts vary by claims resolution process.
⚠️
Local council liability separate from BSA
Some local councils not part of BSA plan. Separate litigation possible in certain states.
📉
Filing trend: Closed for BSA national. Trust claims processing. Local council claims may still be viable. New campaigns against BSA national are not recommended.
📍 Geographic Exposure
Nationwide — BSA operated in every U.S. state and territory
Local councils in all 50 states named as co-defendants
🏢 Key Defendants
DEFENDANT
ROLE
INTEL NOTE
Boy Scouts of America
National organization (bankrupt)
$2.46B settlement approved Feb 2023; claims distribution ongoing
Local BSA Councils
Regional organizations
Contributed to settlement fund; co-defendants in abuse claims
Hartford Financial Services
Primary insurer
Contributed $787M to settlement fund
Church of Jesus Christ of LDS
Chartered organization
Contributed $250M; separated from BSA in 2019
✅ Campaign Eligibility Criteria
Sexually abused by BSA leader, volunteer, or member while participating in scouting
Abuse occurred before BSA bankruptcy filing (Feb 18, 2020)
Settlement claims submission window — check with bankruptcy administrator
Late claims may still be filed in some circumstances — consult attorney
These criteria reflect general case strength indicators and are not legal advice. Contact CloudIntake to screen individual claimants.
📅 Litigation Timeline
1919–2019
BSA maintains secret "Perversion Files" — internal records of 7,800+ accused abusers
2012
LA Times investigation forces release of Perversion Files; public outcry
2020
BSA files Chapter 11 bankruptcy; 82,000+ abuse claims submitted
2022
Settlement plan negotiated: $2.46B from BSA, local councils, insurers, LDS
Feb 2023
Settlement plan confirmed by Judge Silverstein
2024
Claims processing and distribution underway
Boy Scouts of America Abuse — Intelligence Feed LIVE
📰 NEWS
Supreme Court won’t reopen Boy Scouts sex abuse settlement plan
Mar 13, 2026 USA Today Read Source →
📰 NEWS
Boy Scouts Bankruptcy Plan, Abuse Deal Avoids High Court Review
Mar 13, 2026 Bloomberg Law News Read Source →
📰 NEWS
Supreme Court Won’t Review Boy Scouts Bankruptcy Plan for Abuse Claims
Mar 13, 2026 WSJ Read Source →
📰 NEWS
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Boy Scouts Sex Abuse Settlement
Mar 13, 2026 The Legal Examiner Read Source →
📰 NEWS
Boy Scouts Abuse Survivors Face Increasingly Dim Prospects of Payment
Mar 13, 2026 WSJ Read Source →
📰 NEWS
Supreme Court makes ruling on Boy Scouts sex abuse $2.46 billion settlement
Mar 13, 2026 The Independent Read Source →
📰 NEWS
Supreme Court rejects Boy Scouts sex abuse victims’ bankruptcy settlement appeal
Mar 13, 2026 Courthouse News Read Source →
📰 NEWS
US Supreme Court rejects challenge to $2.46 billion Boy Scouts sex abuse settlement
Mar 13, 2026 Reuters Read Source →
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JACOB SCORE™
Boy Scouts of America Abuse
45 / 100
ScienceDeveloping
MomentumDeveloping
CampaignDeveloping
TimelineDeveloping
VerdictsModerate
$2.4B BANKRUPTCY SETTLEMENT
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