ERIE (PA)
Go Erie
March 26, 2019
By Ed Palattella
Catholic Diocese of Erie agrees to $2 million settlement with victim of former Rev. David Poulson, who is in state prison. Case falls within statute of limitations in Pennsylvania, a situation that spurred deal.
Ever since the clergy sexual abuse crisis exploded nationwide in the early 2000s, Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations has insulated the Catholic Diocese of Erie from facing abuse-related lawsuits and large payouts to victims.
The abuse cases were too old to lead to civil actions.
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