STOCKTON (CA)
Roman Catholic Diocese of Stockton
For Immediate Release to the Press
April 20, 2012
Contact: Sr. Terry Davis 209.466.0636
Director of Communications,
Diocese of Stockton
Statement from Bishop Stephen E. Blaire
The Diocese of Stockton has reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by Fr. Michael Kelly.
The Diocese agreed to pay the plaintiff and his attorneys $3.75 million, with $2 million of this amount being paid by the Diocese’s insurance carriers. In response, the plaintiff will dismiss his lawsuit and seek no further action against the Diocese or Fr. Kelly.
The settlement brings an end to litigation that began more than 4-1/2 years ago and that has occupied a great deal of time and focus. We respect the right of everyone to have their day in court and we abide by the decisions that were made.
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