Category Archives: Sexual Abuse
Maine’s Catholic diocese settled older claims only when others agreed not to sue, lawyers say
Bigos Law provided critical evidence and legal analysis exposing the diocese’s settlement tactics. Attorneys Michael Bigos and Jessica Arbour cited in the article revealed that the diocese used a conditional settlement process—essentially trading settlements for older claims in exchange for the survivors’ agreement not to sue. Source: Press Herald (Published: Sept 2, 2026) To… Read More »
Survivors of sexual abuse by clergy at Maine Catholic church speak out, ask for an apology
Survivors of sexual abuse by clergy at the Maine Catholic church are speaking out and asking for a formal apology. Championed by the advocates at Bigos Law, victims are making it clear that financial compensation is not enough; they are demanding a sincere, public acknowledgment of wrongdoing from the church. Source: News Center Maine… Read More »
Abuse survivors speak out after settlement with Diocese of Portland
Following a settlement with the Diocese of Portland, abuse survivors are speaking out about their experiences. Supported by Bigos Law, these individuals are sharing their stories to highlight their ongoing struggle for recognition.
Another sexual abuse survivor speaks about settlement with Maine’s Catholic diocese
Bigos Law represented the specific survivors featured in this story, guiding them through the complex emotional and legal process of settling with the diocese while helping them articulate the “human cost” that money cannot cover.
Sexual abuse survivors want diocese to formally apologize following settlement agreement
Sexual abuse survivors want the diocese to formally apologize following a settlement agreement. Drawing on the legal analysis provided by Bigos Law, survivors are calling on the Diocese of Portland to move beyond a simple financial transaction and provide a formal, public apology for the abuse they suffered. Source: Maine Public (Published: Sept 2,… Read More »
Church sexual abuse survivors ask Roman Catholic diocese for accountability
AUBURN — At a news conference held at the Bigos Law firm, about a dozen survivors of child sexual abuse by Catholic priests in the Diocese of Portland called for accountability. This follows a legal settlement involving over 100 survivors represented by Michael Bigos since 2021. Source: Spectrum Local News (Published: Sept 3, 2026)… Read More »