# Archdiocese of New York sexual abuse settlement

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/archdiocese-of-new-york-sexual-abuse-settlement
> Updated: 2026-10-26T22:49:29.000Z. Sources: 80. Developments: 2.

The Archdiocese of New York has reached an $800 million settlement to resolve legal claims involving approximately 1,300 survivors of sexual abuse by clergy and lay leaders. The agreement follows years of litigation facilitated by the New York Child Victims Act.

Under the settlement terms, survivors can opt for a lump-sum payment of at least $250,000 or undergo an individualized evaluation process to determine higher payouts based on the severity of the abuse. To manage potential opposition, the archdiocese negotiated a $20 million fund for claimants who decline the primary settlement. Additionally, the Archdiocese is required to release documents regarding offenders and maintain a public, updated list of credibly accused clergy on its website.

Archbishop Ronald Hicks stated the agreement aims to bring “healing and reconciliation to survivors” while allowing the archdiocese to refocus on its religious mission. The deal is scheduled to be formally signed during the week of November 6 and is noted as one of the largest settlements of its kind in the United States.

## Claims

- The Archdiocese of New York agreed to pay $800 million to settle sexual abuse claims. (reported by 3 sources)
- The settlement involves approximately 1,300 survivors. (reported by 3 sources)
- The Archdiocese must maintain a public list of credibly accused clergy on its website. (reported by 2 sources)
- The settlement is scheduled to be signed the week of November 6. (reported by 2 sources)
- Plaintiffs may choose a lump-sum payment of at least $250,000 or potentially a larger award. (reported by 1 source)
- The 2019 New York Child Victims Act extended the civil statute of limitations for sexual abuse claims. (reported by 1 source)
- The Archdiocese of Los Angeles reached a larger settlement of $880 million in 2024. (reported by 1 source)
- A judge hired by victims' attorneys will evaluate individual claims for allocation. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: New York Archdiocese to pay $800 million in sexual abuse settlement

The Catholic Archdiocese of New York will pay $800 million to settle sexual abuse claims from approximately 1,300 survivors, following years of litigation enabled by the New York Child Victims Act.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-archdiocese-to-pay-800-million-in-sexual-abuse-settlement

### 2026-10-24: Archdiocese of New York agrees to $800 million sexual abuse settlement

The Archdiocese of New York will pay over $800 million to settle claims from approximately 1,300 sexual abuse survivors, with individual payouts starting at $250,000.

77 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/archdiocese-of-new-york-to-settle-abuse-claims-for-over-800-million

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