Update:
On October 14, 2025, a small group of sexual abuse survivors filed a petition with the Supreme Court. They are asking the Court to review the decision of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in connection with their appeal of the Bankruptcy plan. The Supreme Court has the ability to decide whether it will hear the appeal, and it will likely not make a decision on whether it will grant or deny the petition until sometime in the first quarter of 2026. The Supreme Court is not required to make that decision by a set deadline.
The $1.5 billion currently held in escrow will remain there until the appeals of the bankruptcy plan are complete. As a result, the Settlement Trustee cannot yet issue a second payment to claimants. The Settlement Trustee will continue to review and make determinations on claims.
We know this development represents a further delay in you receiving the justice you deserve. We will continue to offer our support and guidance to you, so please reach out to us if we can be of assistance. We will continue to monitor the appeals of the bankruptcy plan, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
