Boy Scouts of America
Bankruptcy Proceeding
Case Update

What do we already know?

What does BSA’s Plan for Reorganization include?

$2.6 Billion settlement trust
for survivors.

Critical safety measures and protections for current + future generations of Scouts.

The formation of a Survivor Advisory Working Group.

A secured commitment from the BSA to appoint a survivor to its National Executive Board.

So... where does the case stand right now?

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Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Proceeding

A Delaware Federal Judge issued his opinion in March 2023 and upheld the Chapter 11 Plan of the Boy Scouts of America.

This means that we will soon be able to move forward with the next stage of this case to help deliver the justice you deserve.

So... what will happen
next?

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Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Proceeding

Survivors will be asked to complete an additional questionnaire

Then, the Settlement Trust Advisory Committee will begin to evaluate individual claim forms.

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What if I selected the $3,500 one-time payment?

Then you will not undergo the claim evaluation process and will receive that one-time payment instead.  

We do not yet know when the one-time payment will be issued.

Questions
and
Answers

Questions and   Answers

In the meantime, can I do anything to possibly
strengthen my claim?

If you are able, please send your attorney any type of proof of your time in Scouting. This may include photographs, certificates, rosters, awards, badges, etc.

Why is this case taking
so long?

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Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Proceeding
Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Proceeding

SIMPLY PUT:
This is the largest Sexual Abuse case in American History.

Attorneys have negotiated the  largest Sexual Abuse settlement in the history of this nation.

This was, and continues to be, a time-consuming endeavor.

Where we've been,and where we're going...

November 2020
Claim Form Deadline
November 2020
December 2021
Survivors vote to accept BSA Plan
December 2021
September 2022
Judge approves BSA Plan
September 2022
October 2022
Appeals process began
October 2022
Mar 2023
Conclusion of appeals process
Mar 2023
Mid 2023
Additional questionnaire to be completed
Mid 2023
End 2023/Early 2024
Claim Form evaluation/compensation
End 2023/Early 2024

IMPORTANT: Future dates are estimations and may be subject to change.

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It remains an honor to represent you in this historic case.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have: bsacontact@sssfirm.com | (631) 420-9300

Thank you.

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