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$15M settlement in class-action lawsuits against Longueuil, St-Hyacinthe dioceses

In May 2025, a law firm from Quebec revealed that a $15-million agreement had been reached to resolve historic sexual abuse claims involving the dioceses of Longueuil and St-Hyacinthe.
The settlement follows class actions filed in 2019 against Longueuil’s diocese and involves about 70 victims from the Montreal-area dioceses.
The diocese of Longueuil has committed $6.48 million, while the St-Hyacinthe diocese will contribute over $8.9 million toward compensating the victims.
Lawyer Arsenault Dufresne Wee stated that victims should receive their compensation promptly after deducting legal expenses and related charges.
Court approval of the agreements will be addressed during settlement hearings scheduled for September 2025, taking place in both Longueuil and St-Hyacinthe.

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$15M settlement in class-action lawsuits against Longueuil, St-Hyacinthe dioceses - Montreal

A $15M settlement has been reached in class actions over historic sexual abuse involving two Quebec dioceses, with 70 victims expected to receive compensation.

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