Child AbuseLDS Church seeks dismissal from sex-abuse survivors' lawsuit
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints filed a motion to be dismissed from a lawsuit brought by sex-abuse survivors, Law360 reports. The filing argues the Church should not be held liable under the legal theories plaintiffs have advanced.
The case is among several alleging the Church failed to protect members from abuse or failed to report allegations to civil authorities as required by law. Church attorneys argue that ecclesiastical privilege, religious autonomy, and other doctrines shield the institution from liability for leaders' actions.
November 5, 2026 at 9:03 PM MT · via Law360 · 3 sources