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Peter's Pence Donation Misrepresentation Class Action

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U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops · Peter's Pence annual donation · Ongoing Litigation

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About this case

David O'Connell alleges that the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops misled parishioners about the purposes of Peter's Pence donations and used funds for lavish expenses rather than philanthropic projects. The class action remains ongoing after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review an appellate ruling that rejected the bishops' effort to immediately appeal its church-autonomy defense.

Case overview

Defendant company
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Product or service
Peter's Pence annual donation
Case name
USCCB v. David O'Connell
Court case number
25-849
Case status
Ongoing Litigation
Lawsuit type
Consumer
Reported harm
Misrepresentation

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