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)

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