The judge presiding over the Boy Scouts of America’s extensive bankruptcy settlement indicated that a claimant may have grounds for action against his law firm due to inadequate communication. The remarks came in the midst of proceedings addressing the myriad claims of sexual abuse against the organization. The issue of insufficient communication from the law firm representing the claimant raises concerns about the adequacy of legal representation provided to victims within this highly complex and emotionally charged bankruptcy case. Further details of the judge’s comments can be found here.
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