CANADA
CBC News
Lawyers for the Diocese of Bathurst have told judge Stephen McNally that the church is seeking $3.3 million to recoup some of the money it paid out to victims of sexual abuse.
The diocese has made its final presentation in its civil suit against Aviva Insurance, its former insurer.
In a confidential compensation process, the diocese paid out $5.5 million to 90 victims of abuse by its priests.
Lawyer Chris Blom argued that Aviva Insurance is responsible to help the diocese pay for some of the compensation.
“Aviva drafted the policy, the diocese played no role in it,” said Blom.
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