Federal Case Offers Insight into Protecting Minors From Abuse on Church Property
Churches can use this federal case out of New York when seeking to protect minors from abuse on church property.
Reducing the Risk
Protecting Church Fleets from Catalytic Converter Theft
Thieves are looking to cash-in on catalytic converters and your church’s fleet could be at risk.
A Nearly $22 Million Verdict for Sexual Abuse Not Excessive, Affirms Federal Appeals Court
Churches should understand that a single incident of child abuse can expose a church to damages far in excess of its insurance coverage.
When Does the Clergy-Penitent Privilege Exempt Reporting Child Abuse?
Montana Supreme Court interprets the state's mandatory child abuse reporting law did not apply and rules in favor of church.
Course of Employment
Key point 10-02.03. Churches can be legally responsible on the basis of the respondeat superior
Inapplicability to Nonprofit Organizations
Key point 10-02.04. The fundamental policy supporting the doctrine of respondeat superior is “risk allocation.”
Court Decisions Recognizing Negligent Selection Claims
Key point 10-04.01. Some courts have found churches liable on the basis of negligent selection
Court Decisions Rejecting Negligent Selection Claims
Key point 10-04.02. Some courts have found churches not liable on the basis of negligent
Risk Management
Key point 10-04.03. Churches can reduce the risk of liability based on negligent selection for
The Relevance of Sexual Orientation in Selecting Youth or Children’s Workers
Key point 10-04.04. The courts have generally ruled, in recent years, that homosexuals are no
Court Decisions Recognizing Negligent Selection Claims
Key point 10-05.01. Some courts have found churches liable on the basis of negligent selection
Court Decisions Rejecting Negligent Selection Claims
Key point 10-05.02. Some courts have found churches not liable on the basis of negligent
Risk Management
Key point 10-05.03. Churches can reduce the risk of liability based on negligent supervision for
Court Decisions Recognizing Negligent Retention Claims
Key point 10-07.01. Some courts have found churches liable on the basis of negligent retention
Court Decisions Rejecting Negligent Retention Claims
Key point 10-07.02. Many courts have ruled that the First Amendment prevents churches from being
Risk Management
Key point 10-07.03. Churches can reduce the risk of liability based on negligent retention for
Court Decisions Recognizing Negligent Supervision Claims
Key point 10-09.01. Some courts have found churches liable on the basis of negligent supervision
Court Decisions Rejecting Negligent Supervision Claims
Key point 10-09.02. Some courts have found churches not liable on the basis of negligent
Risk Management
Key point 10-09.03. Churches can reduce the risk of liability based on negligent supervision for
Court Decisions Recognizing Negligent Supervision Claims
Key point 10-10.01. Some courts have found churches liable on the basis of negligent supervision