LDS Church Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

Were You Abused by a Leader or Member of the Mormon Church? You Are Not Alone.

Legal claims are mounting against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as more survivors of childhood sexual abuse come forward. If you or a loved one suffered harm and the Church failed to act, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation—even if the abuse occurred decades ago.

What to Know About These Cases

The LDS Church is quietly settling abuse claims. Across the country, survivors are filing hundreds of lawsuits alleging sexual abuse, concealment, and intimidation. The Church has started resolving claims through confidential settlements. These claims are not part of a class action against the LDS Church. Each claim will face individual review.

Survivors should act quickly to hold their abusers and those who covered up the abuse accountable.

Who Can File a Claim?

You might have a claim against the LDS Church if you suffered abuse by an LDS bishop, missionary, teacher, or member during a church-sponsored event (such as youth programs). Your claim will need to show that Church officials knew or should have known about the abuse, but failed to act. Even if the abuse occurred decades ago, you could still have a claim, so don’t hesitate to speak out.

What You May Recover

Survivors of sexual abuse may be eligible to recover damages for their:

• Emotional pain, PTSD, and trauma
• Therapy and medical care
• Lost income or opportunities
• In some cases, punitive damages against the Church for concealment

Why Choose McNicholas & McNicholas

Our lawyers have over 30 years of experience fighting for survivors. We’ve earned the respect of our peers, the courts, and the legal community. Each of our attorneys handles cases with care and compassion. We want to hear your story, and we’re here to support you.

McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP’s lawyers have recovered millions for abuse survivors across the state. Some of our successes include:

• Serving as co-lead counsel in a case that secured a $4 billion settlement with Los Angeles County on behalf of 7,000+ survivors of systemic sexual abuse at juvenile detention facilities.
• $30 million on behalf of eight children and families harmed in an abuse scandal.
• $10.8 million for a teenage boy abused by a teacher.

We’re seeing a rise in allegations and resulting cases thanks to “lookback” laws in states like California, which are opening the door for survivors to file claims, even decades after the abuse. Additionally, investigative reports, including those from outlets such as the AP, released recordings that show church leaders prioritizing the organization's interests over those of the survivors.

If officials acted to silence or pressure you into staying quiet, now is your chance to seek accountability. McNicholas & McNicholas offers free, confidential, and no-obligation consultations to potential clients. We’re dedicated to helping survivors pursue justice against powerful institutions, including the LDS Church.