Case Results

Mr. Manly, Mr. Finaldi, Ms. Rhoades and the sexual abuse litigation team at Manly & Stewart have assisted in the recovery of more than a billion dollars on behalf of their clients. Here is a small representative sample of their trial experience:

Consummation of $216 million global settlement of 110 separate sexual abuse claims against the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province (2007, 2011).

Various Superior Courts in the State of Alaska and U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Consummation of $198.1 million global settlement of 144 sexual abuse claims during sixth months of Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding. The Diocese had filed for Chapter 11 protection just days prior to Manly & Stewart commencing trial in the John B. v. John Doe 1, et al. matter.

Re: The Clergy Cases II (JCCP No.: 4297), (2007) San Diego Superior Court

Consummation of $100 million global settlement of 87 sexual abuse claims filed on behalf of individuals sexually assaulted by priests and agents of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, California.

Re: The Clergy Cases I (JCCP No.: 4286), (2004) Orange County Superior Court.

Consummation of $6.7 million global settlement of four high-profile cases involving the sexual abuse of students at Roman Catholic high schools and parishes in the County of Orange in California, during the third week of trial in the Jane C.R. Doe matter.

Jane CR Doe v. Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, et al.; Jane ALS Doe v. Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, et al.; Jane KE Doe v. Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, et al.; and Jane A. Doe v. Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, et al.

Consummation of $660 million global settlement of 508 sexual abuse claims, just days prior to Manly & Stewart commencing trial in the John Doe v. Roman Catholic Bishop of Los Angeles, et al. matter.

Re: The Clergy Cases I (JCCP No.: 4286), (2007) Los Angeles Superior Court

Landmark Settlement

Consummation of $650 thousand settlement on behalf of former cadet of the Army and Navy Academy of Carlsbad, California, who alleged severe sexual hazing and abuse at the hands of peer cadets at the military boarding school.

John MR Doe v. Army Navy Academy, Carlsbad, California, et al., (2011) San Diego County Superior Court

$5.2 million settlement on behalf of Plaintiff who alleged sexual abuse at the hands of Mater Dei High School Principal and Roman Catholic priest Father Michael Harris

Ryan DiMaria v. Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange, et al., (1997) Orange County Superior Court.

$3.8 million settlement against Diocese of Stockton and unanimous jury verdict on all counts against Defendant Father Michael Kelly, after 10-week trial. Plaintiff, after recovering his 25-year-old repressed memories, alleged that he was sexually abused by Fr. Kelly as a child.

Consummation of $2.2 million settlement on behalf of victim alleging childhood sexual abuse at the hands of notorious priest of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles—Father Michael Stephen Baker—on the eve of trial.

Doe v. Doe, (2010) Orange County Superior Court; Doe v. Doe, (2010) Los Angeles County Superior Court

Consummation of $1.5 million settlement on behalf of victim of child sexual abuse at the hands of Father Fernando Lopez-Lopez, an extern priest serving in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles by way of Tivoli, Italy

John VG Doe v. Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, et al., (2011) Los Angeles County Superior Court

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Consummation of $109 million (approx.) global settlement of over 145 claims on behalf of victims of sexual abuse in the State of Delaware, involving the Diocese of Wilmington, the Brothers of the Holy Cross, and the Capuchin Friars

Re: Delaware Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases, (2011) Delaware Superior Court and U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Consummation of $50 million global settlement of 110 separate sexual abuse claims against the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province.

$700,000 settlement, during fourth week of trial, on behalf of Plaintiff who alleged sexual abuse at the hands of a lay teacher at Roman Catholic High School in late 1970's.

John PJ Doe v. Doe 1, et al., (2006) Alameda Superior Court

Consummation of $494,000 conciliation between client firefighter and City of Los Angeles Fire Department, in case alleging discrimination on basis of sex and religious status. The agreement mandates implementation of non-monetary changes to the policies and procedures of the fire department to protect against such further harassment and abuse against members of the fire department.

John AT Doe v. City of Los Angeles Fire Department, et al., (2011) U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Los Angeles District Office

Read more about the Firefighter Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Case

Consummation of $271,650.00 settlement on behalf of female alleging sexual assault at the hands of a massage therapist, while receiving massage at the Grand Pacific Palisades Spa and Resort, in Carlsbad, California.

Jane RO Doe v. William Marcelino Vargas, (2011) San Diego County Superior Court

Consummation of major confidential settlement against three parties on the eve of trial, and $100,000.00 settlement against entities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints during appeal, in claim of individual alleging childhood sexual abuse at the hands of an elder in the Mormon Church.

John AJ Doe v. Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, et al., (2009, 2010) Orange County Superior Court

Major confidential settlement of familial childhood sexual abuse action.

Jane MB Doe v. William Ross Maynard, (2010) Orange County Superior Court

Major confidential settlement on behalf of former cadet of the Army and Navy Academy of Carlsbad, California, who alleged severe sexual hazing and abuse at the hands of peer cadets at the military boarding school.

John WC Doe v. Army and Navy Academy of Carlsbad, et al., (2010) San Diego County Superior Court

Consummation of major confidential settlement of arbitration matter on behalf of employee alleging sexual harassment and sexual orientation discrimination at hands of Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse store manager.

Ann Brennan v. Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, et al., (2010) American Arbitration Association County Superior Court; Doe v. Doe, Orange County Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service

Consummation of confidential settlement in childhood sexual abuse action in the employment setting.

Doe v. Doe, (2009) Orange County Superior Court

Consummation of major pre-filing confidential settlement on behalf of employee alleging sexual harassment and abuse and wrongful termination at hands of supervisor.

Doe v. Doe 1, et al., (2008) Orange County, California

Consummation of major confidential settlement of related superior court and arbitration matters on behalf of employee alleging sexual harassment and abuse and wrongful termination at hands of supervisor.

Doe v. Doe 1, et al., (2008) Orange County Superior Court; Doe v. Doe, Orange County Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service