The South Carolina Supreme Court is currently considering an argument regarding charitable immunity in a sex abuse case involving the Charleston Diocese. The case revolves around allegations of sexual abuse by a priest within the diocese, and whether the diocese should be held liable for the actions of their employees.
The argument for charitable immunity asserts that the diocese, as a charitable organization, should be protected from lawsuits under the doctrine of charitable immunity. This doctrine provides immunity to charitable organizations from liability for the actions of their employees if the organization can prove that the actions were not within the scope of their employment.
Opponents of charitable immunity claim that protecting organizations from liability in cases of sexual abuse enables them to avoid accountability and perpetuates a cycle of abuse. They argue that victims deserve justice and compensation for the harm they have suffered at the hands of employees of charitable organizations.
The decision of the South Carolina Supreme Court in this case will have far-reaching implications for how charitable organizations are held accountable for the actions of their employees in cases of sexual abuse.
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