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Aug 6, 2026

Judge rejects settlement plans by both Baltimore Archdiocese, abuse survivors

A judge rejected both of the competing settlement plans proposed by the Archdiocese of Baltimore and the survivors of child sexual abuse

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Jun 15, 2026

Civil abuse suits against Baltimore Archdiocese prevented — for now

A federal judge ruled out — for now — civil lawsuits intended to pressure the Archdiocese of Baltimore to settle with survivors of child sexual abuse.

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May 16, 2026

Baltimore Archdiocese files new abuse settlement proposal. Survivors aren’t happy.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore filed a new plan of reorganization in its bankruptcy case, proposing to pay substantially more than it had first offered.

Sullivan Cromwell law firm in New York City, July 27, 2022. (REUTERS/David Dee Delgado/File Photo)
Apr 21, 2026

Premier Wall Street law firm apologizes for AI ‘hallucinations’

Sullivan & Cromwell apologized to a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge for AI-generated errors in a court filing related to Prince Global Holdings Limited.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore's headquarters, at 320 Cathedral St., is shown Sept. 28, 2023. The Baltimore Basilica is reflected in the building's marble facade. (Madeleine O'Neill/The Daily Record)
Apr 6, 2026

Baltimore Archdiocese insurer agrees to pay victims $100M

One of the insurance companies covering the Archdiocese of Baltimore has agreed to pay $100 million to victims of sexual abuse.

The Eddie Bauer Outlet at Hagerstown Premium Outlets south of Hagerstown is having a closing sale March 4, 2026. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Mar 5, 2026

3 Eddie Bauer stores slated for closure in MD

Three Eddie Bauer Outlet stores in Maryland are among those having a closing sale after the owner of the brand's brick-and-mortar stores filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

A Value City Furniture location on W. Broad St. in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 16, 2012. (USA TODAY Network)
Jan 5, 2026

Value City Furniture stores in MD targeted for liquidation

It appears likely that retailer American Signature Inc. will begin liquidation processes at its remaining stores — including nine in Maryland.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore's headquarters, at 320 Cathedral St., is shown Sept. 28, 2023. The Baltimore Basilica is reflected in the building's marble facade. (Madeleine O'Neill/The Daily Record)
Dec 17, 2025

Victims’ lawyers celebrate Baltimore Archdiocese decision to waive charitable immunity

Victims’ attorneys praised the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s decision to waive charitable immunity, clearing the way for abuse settlements in bankruptcy court.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore's headquarters, at 320 Cathedral St., is shown Sept. 28, 2023. The Baltimore Basilica is reflected in the building's marble facade. (Madeleine O'Neill/The Daily Record)
Dec 12, 2025

Baltimore Archdiocese will not seek charitable immunity

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore will not seek charitable immunity to protect itself from paying sexual abuse survivors.

The Edward A. Garmatz United States District Courthouse in Baltimore is shown in October 2024. (Ian Round/The Daily Record)
Oct 22, 2025

Courts run out of money amid shutdown, but business continues mostly as usual

The U.S. judiciary ran out of money for its employees amid the government shutdown, but business is continuing in Maryland’s federal courts.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore's headquarters, at 320 Cathedral St., is shown Sept. 28, 2023. The Baltimore Basilica is reflected in the building's marble facade. (Madeleine O'Neill/The Daily Record)
Sep 30, 2025

Survivors blame Baltimore Archdiocese — and their own lawyers — for lack of progress in bankruptcy case

Abuse survivors faulted both the Archdiocese of Baltimore and their own lawyers for the lack of progress in the bankruptcy case.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore's headquarters, at 320 Cathedral St., is shown Sept. 28, 2023. The Baltimore Basilica is reflected in the building's marble facade. (Madeleine O'Neill/The Daily Record)
Sep 4, 2025

Victims move to throw out Baltimore Archdiocese bankruptcy case if church gets charitable immunity

The committee representing victims moved to dismiss the Archdiocese of Baltimore's bankruptcy case if a judge grants charitable immunity.