Third Party to Cover Portion of Settlement Shortfall for Victims of Abuse at Hands of RC Church - VOCM

AI Briefing

• – A third party will cover part of the settlement shortfall for victims of abuse at the hands of the Roman Catholic Church in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• – The settlement, agreed upon in 2018, was initially intended to provide $20 million in compensation to 62 victims.
• – The third party will cover the remaining amount after factoring in the costs of the lawsuit and legal fees.