Doe vs. Malicki, 814 So. 2d 347 (Fla. 2002)

Mar 14, 2002

OUTCOME: Landmark decision from the Supreme Court of Florida uthorizing lawsuits against religious institutions for sexual abuse by clergy

Clients sued the Archdiocese of Miami & priest for clergy sexual abuse by priest. Trial Court dismissed case citing First Amendment. Third District Court of Appeal reversed trial court. Church appeal ... ed to Supreme Court of Florida which in this landmark decision held that a religious institution in Florida could be sued for sexual abuse by its clergy.