In recent years, churches and religious organizations have faced mounting liabilities related to civil sex abuse lawsuits. This page will look at civil sex abuse lawsuits involving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (the “LDS Church”), which is often referred to as the Mormon Church. We will explain the legal claims that can be asserted in these cases to hold the LDS Church liable, and we will examine the potential settlement value of Mormon Church sex abuse lawsuits.
About the LDS Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often abbreviated as the LDS Church or informally known as the Mormon Church) is a Christian denomination founded in the early 19th century in the United States. The LDS Church is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and a large percentage of LDS members live in Utah.