Co Down school faces winding up bid over unpaid abuse damages

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 21:24 · Archive

Five men alleging abuse by a paedophile priest threaten to seek winding up of a Co Down school over unpaid damages.

Five men alleging they were groomed and abused by a paedophile priest have indicated they may seek the winding up of a Co Down school if damages of £1.2m that have been agreed are not paid out. The threat to pursue a High Court winding up bid represents a significant escalation in their efforts to recover compensation.

The case centres on allegations of abuse by a priest at the school. The men have already secured agreement on the amount of damages owed, but the non-payment has prompted them to consider pursuing the legal remedy of seeking the school's winding up to enforce settlement of their claims.

How it is being reported

• Alleged victims of paedophile priest may seek winding up of school if £1.2m damages not paidFive men who claim a paedophile priest groomed and abused them may seek the winding up of a Co Down school if agreed damages of £1.2m are not paid out, it emerged yesterday.News Letter · 8 Oct, 20:52
• Co Down school facing High Court winding up bid as victims of paedophile priest say damages still not paidBelfast Telegraph · 8 Oct, 18:40

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