District Court affirms Bankruptcy Court’s denial of $21 million substantial contribution claim

On January 13, 2025, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware affirmed the decision by the Delaware Bankruptcy Court, holding that an unofficial committee representing tens of thousands of sexual abuse victims was not entitled to be reimbursed for its fees from the Boy Scouts’ bankruptcy estate. The case is Coal. of Abused Scouts for Just. v. Off. of the United States Tr. (In re BSA), 2025 US Dist. LEXIS 6658 (D. Del. Jan. 13, 2025)……
By: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP