The LDS mass tort lawsuit involves hundreds of claims against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) for alleged sexual abuse and systemic cover-ups spanning decades. These lawsuits, filed across states like California, Utah, Arizona, and West Virginia, accuse church leaders—such as bishops, youth leaders, missionaries, and home teachers—of abusing children and vulnerable adults, often using their authority to groom victims. Survivors also claim the church failed to report abuse, protected perpetrators, or neglected proper supervision, allowing harm to continue.
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The LDS mass tort lawsuit involves hundreds of claims against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) for alleged sexual abuse and systemic cover-ups spanning decades. These lawsuits, filed across states like California, Utah, Arizona, and West Virginia, accuse church leaders—such as bishops, youth leaders, missionaries, and home teachers—of abusing children and vulnerable adults, often using their authority to groom victims.
Survivors also claim the church failed to report abuse, protected perpetrators, or neglected proper supervision, allowing harm to continue.
Critics argue the church’s “help line” and internal policies prioritized reputation over victim safety, suppressing abuse reports and shielding abusers. Despite recent reforms, such as mandatory background checks in the UK, survivors and advocates demand accountability for past negligence.
Mass tort lawsuits combine individual claims to hold powerful institutions accountable, increasing the likelihood of substantial settlements. In 2025, nearly 100 new lawsuits were filed in California alone, driven by a three-year look-back window that allows adult survivors to pursue claims regardless of when the abuse occurred. A global settlement is anticipated in 2025, making it critical for victims to act now to secure their place in potential compensation.
You or a loved one may be eligible to join the LDS mass tort lawsuit if you meet the following criteria:
Even if you’re unsure of eligibility, our team offers a free, confidential case review to assess your claim. With a potential global settlement in 2025, acting now ensures you’re included.
Allegations of sexual abuse within the LDS Church date back to the 1960s, with lawsuits documenting systemic issues:
1961–Present: Lawsuits cite abuse by home teachers, bishops, and youth leaders, often with church knowledge. For example, a 2024 lawsuit alleges abuse by home teachers starting in 1961.
2001: The church paid a $3 million settlement to Jeremiah Scott, who claimed the church covered up abuse by member Franklin Curtis.
2018: A West Virginia case settled claims against the church for failing to report abuse by Michael Jensen, who abused children from 2007–2012.
2023: A Riverside, California, woman won a $2.28 billion verdict (church settled for $1 million) for abuse by her stepfather at church events.
2025: California’s look-back window led to nearly 100 lawsuits alleging decades of abuse and cover-ups, including a Modesto case involving a woman abused from age six.
