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The Diocese of Orange agreed to settle a case with a brave survivor of former priest and notorious predator Michael Harris.
As of 2012, Harris has been accused of abusing at least 13 victims.
The law firm of Jeff Anderson & Associates represents:
- 7 cases involving Michael Harris.
- 8 cases involving Mater Dei.
- 63 cases involving the Diocese of Orange.
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“Scandal after scandal, crime after crime, Mater Dei High School’s response is the same – deny, deflect, and redirect. Deny wrongdoing, deflect responsibility, and redirect attention to other things – like football, athletics, and scholarships.” – Mike Reck, attorney
Lawsuits have exposed at least 13 child predators who worked at Mater Dei. All were a part of a decades-long institutional problem at the school that involved transferring predators to new locations, allowing credibly accused staff to quietly resign, demoting accused administrators, encouraging accused teachers to “lawyer up,” and refusing to disclose accusations and arrests with parents and students.
“Today, we praise the courage of this victim who’s transformed into a survivor. John Doe 1003 went to Michael Harris for mentorship and support. Instead, he was targeted, exploited and left with trauma that will impact the rest of his life. This settlement doesn’t erase that trauma but provides a semblance of justice that is long overdue.” – Neda Lotfi, attorney
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