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Record $28 million verdict for a single plaintiff against a religious organization. Alameda County.

Summary

Plaintiff was molested as a child by an adult from her church during door-to-door community visits. The written policy of The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society on secrecy regarding known abuse was at issue.

The Case

  • Court and Case Number: Alameda County Superior Court HG11558324
  • Type of Case: Sexual Abuse
  • Type of Result: Jury Verdict

The Attorneys

  • Attorney for the Plaintiff:
    Furtado Jaspovice & Simons by Rick Simons and Kelly Kraetsch, Hayward
  • Attorney for the Defendant:
    James McCabe, San Diego for Congregation
    Jackson Lewis LLP by Robert Schnack, Sacramento for Watchtower
    No appearance by Kendrick
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