Abuse Suit Against Camden Diocese Survives Dismissal Motion

In Shanahan v. Diocese of Camden, (D NJ, June 27, 2013),  a New Jersey federal district court refused to dismiss a suit against the Catholic Diocese of Camden brought by plaintiff who claims that she was sexually abused as a child in 1980-1981 on 10 o 15 occasions by an ordained Catholic priest, Fr. Thomas Harkins. The suit claims that the Diocese is liable under New Jersey’s Child Sexual Abuse Act; for negligent retention and supervision; and for breach of fiduciary duty. Courthouse News Service reports on the decision.