White & Case LLP represented the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in their Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, which was initiated in 2020 to address a large volume of sexual abuse claims.

Key aspects of White & Case's involvement

- Lead Counsel: White & Case served as lead counsel for BSA throughout the bankruptcy proceedings.

- Reorganization Plan: The firm played a crucial role in developing and defending BSA's Chapter 11 plan of reorganization, which included establishing a victims' compensation trust.

- Settlements: White & Case was involved in negotiating settlements with BSA's insurers and other organizations, contributing to the fund for abuse survivors.

- Appeals: The firm defended the plan against appeals from some claimants and insurers, successfully getting them dismissed by the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

- Team: A large team of White & Case lawyers, including partners Jessica Lauria, Glenn Kurtz, Michael Andolina, Matthew Linder, Laura Baccash, and others, were involved in the case.

 

The bankruptcy case aimed to provide equitable compensation to survivors of abuse while allowing BSA to continue its mission, according to White & Case LLP. The firm's work involved extensive litigation, mediation efforts, and negotiations with various stakeholders to reach a global resolution. The settlement fund created through this process is valued at over US$2.4 billion, plus additional insurance rights.