Related Case Reviews

• Could a decades-old abuse claim strike your ministry?
  June 30, 2025: Doe 254 v. Diocese of Winona

  A Minnesota jury just handed down a multi-million-dollar verdict for abuse that happened over 50 years ago—proof that decades-old allegations can still deliver devastating consequences.
  

• A $35 million verdict narrowly avoided: Know your abuse reporting obligations

  January 8, 2020: Nunez v. Watchtower Bible & Tract Soc'y of N.Y., Inc.

  A recent Montana Supreme Court decision addressed a dispute in reporting duties, highlighting the importance of proper abuse reporting protocols within the ministry setting.

Resources and Sample Documents from the Podcast

• Child Protection Guidelines for Ministry Workers - eBook

• Responding to Allegations of Abuse/Neglect - Sample flowchart

• Suspected Abuse and Neglect Report - Sample document

• Eyes on the Future: Seeing and Protecting Every Child - Article

• Unearth Coverage for Lawsuits: Dig for Historical Records, Plan for the Future - Article

About Law & Ministry Update

The latest news about emerging legislative and judicial developments affecting Christian ministries.

Brotherhood Mutual’s newest resource is here to help ministries understand rapidly developing challenges that could affect their organizations. The team from Legal Assist^SM is monitoring cases to provide ministries with timely updates and actionable insights from an insurance and risk management perspective. From Supreme Court rulings to emerging state laws, the goal is to inform and empower ministries to adapt and thrive in an increasingly complex legal environment.