STOCKTON (CA)
News 10
Written by
Paul Janes
STOCKTON, CA – The Diocese of Stockton reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit against Father Michael Kelly on claims of sexual abuse.
According to diocese spokesman Terry Davis, the diocese agreed to pay the plaintiff and his attorneys $3.75 million, $2 million of which would be paid by the diocese’s insurance.
In response to the settlement, the plaintiff agreed to dismiss his lawsuit and seek no further legal action against the diocese or Kelly, said Davis.
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