The Lamothe Law Firm attended the telephonic hearing regarding the Archdiocese of New Orleans Bankruptcy proceedings held on July 16, 2020. We attended to represent abuse survivors who deserve fair and full compensation for the terrible abuse suffered. This meeting is a step in moving forward to attain that goal. At the hearing, the Application… Read More
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Creditors’ Committee Files Motion to Dismiss Archdiocese of New Orleans Bankrutpcy
The Creditors’ Committee (which includes survivors of alleged abuse) has filed a motion to dismiss the Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy. The Committee says that the bankruptcy was filed “in bad faith” because the intent was not to reorganize or respond to a financial crisis (or any other valid reorganizational purpose), but instead to gain… Read More
Tentative Bar Date for Claims in Archdiocese of New Orleans Bankruptcy Proceedings
The Archdiocese of New Orleans has filed a request asking that U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Meredith Grabill establish September 29, 2020 as the deadline by which every individual who has ever been sexually abused at the hands of an Archdiocese employee must file their claim. This deadline, referred to as a” Bar Date,” includes abuse survivors… Read More
Catholic Deacon and Accused Child Molester, George Brignac, Dies
George Brignac died Monday according to an article by reporter Ramon Antonio Vargas in The Advocate/Times-Picayune. Brignac was included on the list of pedophiles that the Archdiocese of New Orleans released on November 2, 2018. This list noted priests and deacons who had been accused of child abuse locally. There were multiple claims against Brignac… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Attends Archdiocese of New Orleans Bankruptcy Hearing
On behalf of our abuse survivor clients, Lamothe Law Firm attended the hearing on June 18, 2020 in the Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy proceeding. Here are some highlights of that hearing: The Application to employ Jones Walker LLP as attorneys for the Debtor was granted. The Application to employ Donlin Recano as the Claims,… Read More
Pursuing Justice and Compensation for the Many Forms of Child Sexual Abuse
Recent lawsuits against the Archdiocese of New Orleans have shone the spotlight on childhood sexual abuse. Although many of these cases focus on acts committed decades ago, sexual violence continues to be a horrible reality for many Louisiana children. Many of these survivors may be able to pursue legal action against their abusers. In 2017,… Read More
Creditors Meet with Archdiocese of New Orleans Today
Today, May 29, 2020, Lamothe Law Firm was present as the Archdiocese of New Orleans attended a meeting with its creditors. Father Patrick Carr, in his capacity as the Third Vice President, Director and Vicar of Finance of the Debtor, appeared to answer questions under oath. Father Carr announced to the creditors that the Archdiocese… Read More
Bankruptcy Shortens the Time for New Orleans Clergy Abuse Survivors to File Legal Claims
After paying millions of dollars in compensation to victims of child sexual abuse, the Archdiocese of New Orleans is the latest division of the Catholic Church to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. What does this mean for survivors of childhood sexual abuse at orphanages, youth homes, churches, schools, and other organizations run by the… Read More
Holding the Catholic Church Liable for Child Abuse in New Orleans Youth Homes and Orphanages
As the bankruptcy proceedings of the Archdiocese of New Orleans move forward, information continues to surface about allegations of child abuse – including sexual abuse – in youth homes run by the church. Dozens of individuals who spent time as children living at Madonna Manor, Hope Haven, and St. Elizabeth’s have claimed that they suffered… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm in the News – New Orleans Archdiocese Bankruptcy
Frank Lamothe and the Lamothe Law Firm were recently featured on a New Orleans channel WDSU newscast. Since the Archdiocese of New Orleans has filed for bankruptcy, survivors of abuse by clergy and other Catholic Church employees should file any claims against the Archdiocese without delay. If they do not file before the bankruptcy deadlines,… Read More