On October 1, 2020, The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York (the “Debtor”) filed a petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York seeking relief under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The Debtor’s Chapter 11 Case is pending before the Honorable Judge Shelley C. Chapman under Case No. 20-12345.

The filing is necessary to manage litigation expenses, address disputes with the Diocese’s insurers and facilitate settlements with abuse survivors who brought lawsuits under the Child Victims Act.

In order to qualify, you may need an Independent Reconciliation and Reparations Program Lawyer, also known as an IRRP Lawyer or IRRP Attorney.

The Catholic Church sex abuse scandal continues to make news with more and more victims coming out to claim the help they need.

Many of these victims don’t get the full compensation they deserve.

Do not miss your opportunity for monetary compensation.

Jordan Merson, Founder of Merson Law, New York’s top sex abuse law firm and winner of the largest sexual assault verdict in New York State History has helped numerous sexual abuse victims of the Catholic Church receive the compensation they truly deserve.

Attorney Jordan Merson has been successful in helping numerous sex abuse victims of the catholic church get the compensation they need and deserve, with child sex abuse cases with the New York IRCP , the Syracuse IRCP , the  Buffalo IRCP, and the Philadelphia IRRP and many more.

Jordan Merson and his firm, Merson Law, have been featured on many prominent media outlets for championing justice for sexual abuse victims.

And now Merson Law is representing church sex victims of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York.

Background Information:

In 2003, the DRVC created the Office for the Protection of Children and Young People to oversee implementation and compliance with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Charter for Protection of Children and Young People and the Essential Norms promulgated by the U.S. Bishops in June 2002.

The Office also ensures the protection and safety of children by enforcing protocols for reporting and investigating alleged incidents of abuse. Additionally, in 2017, the DRVC instituted its Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program (the “IRCP”) to provide abuse survivors a confidential avenue for being heard and the hope of some measure of reconciliation and compensation based on an independent review by nationally recognized fund administrators.

The IRCP continued up until the filing. During that time, the IRCP compensated approximately 350 survivors in amounts totaling more than $62 million. Participation in the IRCP had been completely voluntary.

What you need to know if you were a sex abuse victim of the Rockville Centre Diocese

• The Diocese of Rockville Centre Chapter 11 case has been filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
• To register, please provide you name, contact information, and a summary description of the nature of the claim, including the dates and location of the abuse and name of the perpetrator. Or simply contact us.
• New complaints of abuse received through the process must be reported to the local office of the District Attorney and to the Diocese of Rockville Centre for review. This is extremely complicated and daunting.

Let Merson Law take care of this task for you

• Individuals who previously submitted a complaint of sexual abuse of minors to the Archdiocese will have an opportunity to seek compensation.

• Individuals who have not previously filed a complaint with the Diocese may register to participate in the Program.

• The deadline to register a new allegation is soon.

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Helpful Links with Information & News about the Diocese of Rockville Centre Bankruptcy

• New York Priest Sex Abuse List: Merson Law’s List of Credibly Accused Priests in New York
• Full text: Diocese of Rockville Centre Files for Chapter 11 to Manage Legal Expenses and Facilitate Settlements with Abuse Survivors
• Rockville Diocese Child Victims Act Page