CHICAGO (IL)
Chicago Sun-Times
A woman is suing the Chicago Archdiocese for at least $300,000, claiming a priest who performed services at a west suburban church “coerced” her into a sexual relationship.
The plaintiff, listed as Jane Doe, was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Parish in west suburban LaGrange when the priest “coerced” her into sexual acts in 2003, according to the lawsuit filed Friday in Cook County Circuit Court.
The suit claims the plaintiff and the priest, who is also a licensed clinical psychologist, had a close relationship that included counseling for her depression.
The plaintiff alleges the priest took advantage of her “emotional dependence” and engaged in an ongoing sexual relationship with her.
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