In recent years, churches and religious organizations have faced mounting liabilities related to civil sex abuse lawsuits. This page looks at civil sex abuse lawsuits involving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often referred to as the LDS Church or Mormon Church. We explain the legal claims that may be asserted to hold the LDS Church liable, the way these cases are moving in 2026, and the potential settlement value of Mormon Church sex abuse lawsuits.
If you were sexually abused in an LDS setting, you may have a civil claim even if the abuse happened years ago, even if no criminal charges were filed, and even if you are worried the deadline has passed. The first question is not whether you know the statute of limitations. The first question is what happened, who knew, what the Church did or failed to do, and whether there is still a legal path to compensation.
We are reviewing LDS abuse claims in 2026, including claims that may be difficult on statute of limitations grounds. Do not assume you are too late before a lawyer looks at the facts, the state where the abuse happened, the defendant, and the available evidence.


