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December 17, 2024

TOWN HALL MEETING: Status of the BSA Bankruptcy Trust Distribution Plan, Awards and Claim Payouts – December 17, 2024

This post is directed to current clients of Hurley McKenna & Mertz P.C. who have BSA abuse claims. On December 17, 2024, HMM’s Evan Smola held a Town Hall Meeting to update our clients regarding the status of the Boy...

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December 2, 2024

Town Hall Meeting and Information Regarding Evan Smola’s Argument Before the Third Circuit Federal Court of Appeals

On November 6, 2024, HMM’s Evan Smola argued on behalf of Boy Scout abuse victims before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia.  In his presentation, Evan described the efforts BSA’s abuse victims have made to pursue their claims...

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April 15, 2024

A Timeline of Sexual Abuse by the Boy Scouts of America

As you may be aware, more than 82,000 victims of sexual abuse have filed claims against the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). But did you know that this abuse has been taking place since the organization’s beginnings? BSA has long...

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February 5, 2024

BSA Bankruptcy Update – How You Can Help HMM Support Your Claim

This post is directed to current clients of Hurley McKenna & Mertz P.C. who have made claims in the Boy Scout bankruptcy proceeding.  We believe that the strength of your BSA abuse claim will depend on supporting your claim with...

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September 7, 2023

Top 5 Takeaways From the “Scout’s Honor: The Secrets of the Boy Scouts of America” Netflix Documentary

More than 82,000 alleged victims. Decades of sexual abuse. Thousands of lawsuits. These numbers define history’s largest case of sexual abuse connected to one organization: the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Netflix’s new documentary, “Scout’s Honor: The Secrets of the...

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September 6, 2023

Hurley McKenna & Mertz Featured in “Scout’s Honor” Netflix Documentary for Work on Sexual Abuses Cases Against Boy Scouts of America

Hurley McKenna & Mertz (HMM) is proud to announce that it has been featured in the Netflix documentary, “Scout’s Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts of America,” for its work in representing thousands of survivors of sexual abuse...

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March 28, 2023

The U.S. District Court Has Affirmed Bankruptcy Court Approval of the BSA Reorganization Plan

Today, the District Court affirmed the Bankruptcy Court. This represents a major step towards establishing the Settlement Trust and processing the claims of victims of BSA abuse. In Bankruptcy Court terms, the processing of claims can begin when the Plan...

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February 17, 2023

BSA Bankruptcy Update – The United States District Court Hearing

On February 17, 2023, the hearing before District Court Judge Richard Andrews concluded.  You can read the transcripts of the hearing here and here.  Judge Andrews was very well educated about the Plan and asked very detailed and informed questions....

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