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Our Mormon lawyers file LDS Church lawsuits for sexual abuse victims. LDS Church lawsuits claim the Mormon clergy failed to protect members from grooming and assault.
As such, Mormons harmed by abuse may be eligible to claim a cash settlement.
Mormon Abuse Lawyers Advocate for LDS Church Victims
Our team of Mormon abuse attorneys has represented thousands of victims of improper conduct. In doing so, we have recovered millions of dollars in settlement funds on their behalf.
However, we only pursue compensation from the LDS Church and its affiliates, and generally do not file claims against individual assaulters.
No Legal Fee Unless You Obtain a Settlement
While compensation may be available to qualified abuse claimants, victims are urged to act promptly. The #1 claim LDS Church victims can make for abuse is one filed within the Statute of Limitations. Follow this link for our latest information on Mormon Church multi-district litigation.
Our Mormon abuse lawyers are available to review claims now. We offer a free case evaluation to confirm exposure to the LDS Church and related sexual abuse. Further, we never charge a legal fee unless a financial recovery is obtained for our client.
Contact our Mormon abuse attorneys today.
We File LDS Church Abuse Lawsuits Nationwide
Survivors of abuse within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church or Mormon Church) are speaking out. For decades, bishops and church leaders failed to report abuse. Many protected abusers. Some discouraged victims from contacting police. Others told victims to forgive and remain silent.
Trusted Legal Advocates for LDS Abuse Victims
Our Mormon Church abuse lawyers stand with survivors. We hold the LDS Church accountable for enabling abuse and covering it up. We understand the religious, emotional, and legal challenges these cases bring.
You are not alone. We believe you. We are here to help you take legal action.
How the LDS Church Enabled Abuse
The LDS Church follows a rigid, centralized hierarchy. Local bishops act as clergy and counselors. They control church discipline and personal interviews. But bishops often have no legal or psychological training. Many lacked knowledge about reporting obligations.
Instead of contacting authorities, bishops often called the “help line” – a hotline managed by the Church’s outside legal firm. The Church used this system to manage legal risk, not to protect victims.
Mormon Abuse Lawsuits and Depositions Expose Church Conduct
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Instructed bishops to avoid mandatory reporting
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Directed victims to keep allegations private
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Kept abuse records confidential and inaccessible
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Used tithing funds to settle abuse claims silently
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Relocated accused abusers to other wards or stakes
In some cases, victims say the abuse continued for years – despite multiple reports to Church leadership. Some bishops advised parents not to involve the police.
LDS Church Lawyers Sue to Stop Harassment and Assault
Survivors across the United States have filed lawsuits. These cases involve abuse that occurred at church meetings, youth programs, scouting events, missionary work, and inside members’ homes.
Mormon Abuse Cover-Up Lawsuit (2022–2023)
A father and stepmother abused their children over several years. The Mormon bishop learned about the abuse in 2011. He called the Church’s help line. Attorneys allegedly advised him not to contact police. The abuse continued for another seven years.
Multiple victims sued the LDS Church. The case exposed the secret role of the help line. A judge ruled the Church could not hide behind clergy privilege.
LDS Church Boy Scout Abuse Case (2022)
Survivors of abuse during Boy Scouts programs—sponsored and led by LDS units—filed claims in federal bankruptcy court. The Mormon Church was the largest sponsor of the Boy Scouts of America, overseeing nearly one-third of all troops before 2020.
Victims argue the Church knowingly placed boys with predatory Scoutmasters. The Church now faces liability as a co-defendant in many claims.
LDS “Worthiness Interview” Abuse (Multiple Lawsuits)
Several former members reported abuse during or after “worthiness interviews.” These closed-door meetings placed minors—especially girls—in private sessions with adult male bishops. Survivors allege these interviews normalized grooming and led to exploitation.
Other cases involve missionary leaders abroad, seminary instructors, and adoptive families working through LDS Family Services.
What Survivors Say About LDS Abuse
Survivors report similar patterns:
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Grooming through spiritual trust: Leaders quoted scripture to justify touching or secrecy.
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Blaming victims for sin: Some bishops told victims that their abuse was a test or result of personal sin.
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Retaliation for reporting: Victims who spoke out were ostracized, shamed, or excommunicated.
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Silencing through fear: Many feared eternal consequences or family rejection.
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Lack of female leadership: Women and girls had no safe reporting options within the Church structure.
These patterns show systemic neglect – not isolated incidents.
Who Can File a Mormon Church Abuse Lawsuit?
You may qualify for a claim if:
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You were sexually abused by an LDS bishop, youth leader, missionary, volunteer, or church-sponsored family
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The abuse occurred during church events, meetings, trips, or visits
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The Church failed to act on reports or moved the abuser
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You suffered trauma, mental health injury, or economic loss due to the abuse
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You have not previously released the Church from liability through a signed settlement
Your abuse does not need to have occurred recently. Some states now allow revived claims under new laws—even for cases from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
What Damages Can You Claim?
Our Mormon Church abuse lawsuit attorneys fight to recover full compensation.
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Past and future therapy costs
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PTSD, depression, and anxiety treatment
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Lost wages and career disruption
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Pain and suffering
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Loss of faith or community
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Punitive damages (to punish egregious cover-ups)
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Wrongful death compensation (for suicide or overdose victims)
Each survivor’s experience is unique. We tailor our legal strategy to your needs.
Contact our LDS / Mormon Church abuse lawyers today.