The Diocese of Buffalo in New York has filed a reorganisation plan that would bring to an end nearly five years in bankruptcy court following one of the largest settlements of clergy abuse cases in the United States.
The plan, submitted to a federal judge this week, outlines how the diocese intends to meet the costs of a compensation package worth almost $274 million to be distributed among more than 900 survivors of sexual abuse. A trust will be created to assess claims and determine how much each individual will receive.
