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We are writing to you today with an update on your claim against the Boy Scouts of America.

I know you are frustrated. I know this case has taken way too long and you have not achieved the level of justice or accountability you deserve. The cancellation of the hearing in September was gut-wrenching because we expected the Court to move forward and finish what we started. And when these delays continue, you lose faith in our country's judicial system and its ability to serve you and the people of this country, which is the very purpose of its existence. Because your case has taken so long, and because the money paid out has not been enough, you are justified in those feelings.

We do not have a magic wand to force the Trustee to pay out additional money faster, nor can we force Judge Silverstein to address the Future Claims issue and publish her opinion before she is ready to do so. But we can continue to push the Court and the Trustee and keep you informed of that progress as soon as it happens.

You retained our firm to hold the Boy Scouts of America accountable for what happened to you, and we are continuing to advocate for you in that effort. The next hearing before Judge Silverstein is set for Wednesday, October 21, and the Court has been actively scheduling BSA matters for that hearing. It is my hope that the Court will hear any final arguments on the Future Claims issue at that time and, if it does, that we will receive Judge Silverstein's decision in the weeks that follow.

The BSA failed you, and your life changed forever as a result. And now, with these delays, you feel the system has failed you. I think I have mentioned this quote before: "Justice limps along, but gets there all the same." We are limping along, but we will get there in the end.

Thank you for putting your trust in our firm and fighting back against the BSA for these past 8 years. Please understand that some things remain outside of our control, but we remain steadfast in our efforts to finish your case and see additional money paid out after these decisions have been made. But that will not be the end of the case, because we still need to resolve the remaining insurance disputes, sell the artwork, oil and gas leases, and landholdings, and bring that additional money into the Trust. It will not happen overnight, but little by little, progress will be made and more money will come into the Trust.

Thank you for standing up to the BSA and changing our society for the better. What happened to you should never have been allowed to happen, and by shining a huge light on the issue, you have created a safer environment for children today and into the future. Be proud of that fact and know you were instrumental in that change.

I hope you have a good weekend, and we will be back with another update next week.

We are writing to you today with an update on your claim against the Boy Scouts of America.

This week was expected to bring the long-awaited September 29 hearing before Judge Silverstein. I know many of you were looking to that hearing for answers, and I was as well. The Court ultimately canceled the hearing after the matters that had been scheduled for that date were resolved or otherwise taken off the agenda. Unfortunately, that did not include a decision on the Future Claims dispute or the approximately $213 million in interest. I had hoped by this point that we would have more clarity on both issues and a better idea of when the next distribution could be made. I know how frustrating it is to keep waiting after everything this process has already required from you.

That said, Trustee Houser issued a detailed update this week that gives us a clearer picture of where several of the major issues now stand.

The Trust reports that approximately 98% of the claims being handled through the Expedited, Matrix and Independent Review processes have now been determined. Approximately 1,200 Matrix claims remain, along with only five Independent Review claims, so the initial claims review process continues to move closer to completion.

On the interest issue, the amount being held in escrow has now grown to approximately $213 million and continues to earn interest. A formal mediation with the settling insurance companies is scheduled for the middle of October. If a reasonable resolution cannot be reached through mediation, Trustee Houser has stated that she intends to proceed with litigation to resolve the dispute.

The Future Claims issue also remains outstanding. Judge Silverstein has indicated that she wants closing arguments before taking the matter under advisement, but a date for those arguments has not yet been set. Until the Court rules, the maximum distribution remains 4.7% of each allowed claim amount. That means we still cannot say when another distribution percentage will be announced.

There was also encouraging news on the insurance side. The Trustee reports that the coverage litigation against the non-settling insurers continues to move forward and that the recent rulings on the insurers' efforts to dismiss the case were largely favorable to the Trust. She also reports that settlement agreements have now been reached with six carrier groups. As we have discussed before, these insurance recoveries can continue adding money to the Trust while the larger litigation proceeds.

There are still important decisions ahead, particularly on the Future Claims dispute and the $213 million in interest. I wish I could tell you those decisions were coming faster. What I can tell you is that the remaining claims continue to be completed, additional insurance recoveries remain possible, and the mediation over the interest money is now scheduled for later this month.

Thank you for taking the time to read through this update. I hope you and your loved ones have a good weekend, and we will be back next week with another update.

We are writing to you today with an update on your claim against the Boy Scouts of America.

We are now just a few days away from the September 29 hearing before Judge Silverstein. As of today, we are still waiting for the final hearing agenda, but this remains the next important court date as we seek greater clarity on the major financial issues affecting future distributions.

As we have discussed, those issues include the approximately $211 million in interest earned on the insurance money and the approximately $480 million involved in the Future Claims dispute. Once we have greater clarity on how much of that money will ultimately be available to the Trust, we should be in a much better position to understand what comes next with the distribution percentage.

At the same time, the Trust continues working through the remaining claim determinations.  And additional money can continue coming into the Trust through insurance settlements and the other assets we discussed last week, including real estate, artwork, and oil and gas interests.

For now, Tuesday's hearing is the next major step. We will have a full breakdown for you afterward of what was addressed and what it means for your claim and future distributions.

Thank you for taking the time to read through this update. I hope you and your loved ones have a good weekend, and we will be back next week with an update following the hearing.

We are writing to you today with an update on your claim against the Boy Scouts of America.

I want to spend a little time this week talking about where additional money can still come from for the Trust. When the bankruptcy plan was put together, the settling insurance companies contributed more than $1.6 billion for the benefit of survivors. In addition to that money, the Trust received the rights to pursue insurance coverage from companies that did not settle, along with artwork, real estate, oil and gas interests, and other assets that can continue to generate money for the Trust.

The insurance litigation remains a particularly important part of that picture. Trustee Houser brought the federal coverage case against 83 insurance companies that allegedly issued policies covering the BSA or its local councils. We have already started to see some of those insurers settle rather than continue fighting the Trust. This year, Cincinnati Insurance Company, Amerisure Insurance Company, SPARTA Insurance Company, Allstate Insurance Company, and Munich Reinsurance America have all reached settlements with the Trustee. Those five settlements total approximately $8.45 million, including $7.6 million from Munich Reinsurance America.

There is no way for me to tell you today how much will ultimately be recovered from the remaining insurers, and I do not want anyone to interpret these numbers as a guarantee. Some of these companies may continue fighting for some time. But the amount still at issue could be significant. In its 2025 opinion, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit described the Trust as holding approximately $2.48 billion in noncontingent assets, “as well as an estimated several billion dollars in insurance rights.” Those insurance rights are not cash sitting in the Trust today, but settlements can occur at any time and successful recoveries would add additional money to the Trust.

Insurance is also not the only source of additional money. The Trust continues to receive value from the other assets transferred through the bankruptcy, including the sale of artwork and real estate, revenues from its oil and gas interests, and other assets and payments. In other words, money can continue coming into the Trust even while distributions are being made to survivors.

We also continue to wait on the approximately $211 million in interest earned on the insurance money and the Future Claims issue involving approximately $480 million. The next important date is September 29 at 10:00 a.m. ET, when another hearing is scheduled before Judge Silverstein. My hope is that after that hearing we will have greater clarity about these issues and what they mean for the next distribution percentage.

Whatever that next percentage ultimately is, the Trust will have to account for the money that must be held back for future claims, its ongoing administrative and operating expenses, and its other obligations. At the same time, additional insurance settlements and proceeds from the Trust's other assets can continue adding money to the other side of that equation.

As I mentioned last week, the Trust is also nearing the end of the initial General Trust claim determination process, with approximately 1,860 claims still awaiting an issued determination. More than $1.28 billion in claim disbursements have now been issued.

Taken together, there are still several pieces that need to fall into place, but progress continues on multiple fronts. The remaining claims are being completed, additional money continues to come into the Trust, and we are approaching another important hearing that should help us better understand what comes next. I know how long you have all waited, and we will continue doing everything we can to keep you informed as we get closer to the next distribution.

Thank you for taking the time to read through this update. I hope you and your loved ones have a good weekend, and we will be back next week with another update.

We are writing to you today with an update on your claim against the Boy Scouts of America.

We received the Trust's September numbers, and the claims process continues to move toward completion. Since last month's report, another 272 claim determinations have been issued, leaving approximately 1,860 claims still awaiting an issued determination. Another 911 disbursements also went out during the month. The Trust now reports more than $1.28 billion in claim disbursements issued since this process began.

The two major financial issues we have been discussing also remain outstanding. The approximately $211 million in interest earned on the insurance money remains in mediation over the tax issue, and we are still awaiting Judge Silverstein's decision on how much money must be reserved for future claims.

The next important date on the calendar is September 29 at 10:00 a.m. ET, when another hearing is scheduled before Judge Silverstein. We will be watching closely for any movement on these issues and what they may mean for the next distribution.

Today also marks 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001. I still remember how our country came together in the days and weeks that followed. In a very different context, I am reminded of the strength it takes for people to stand together when something terribly wrong has happened. Tens of thousands of survivors came forward to shine a light on the abuse that occurred within Scouting and to demand accountability. That combined courage is what brought us to where we are today.

There is still work ahead of us, but the remaining claims continue to decrease and another important court date is approaching. We will continue watching everything closely and keep you informed of anything that may affect your claim or future distributions.

Thank you for taking the time to read through this update. I hope you and your loved ones have a peaceful weekend, and we will be back next week with another update.

We are writing to you today with an update on your claim against the Boy Scouts of America.

As we head into September, we continue to wait for resolution of the two major issues we discussed last week. The first is the approximately $211 million in interest earned on the insurance money that was held in escrow. Judge Silverstein directed the Trustee and the insurance carriers to mediation over who will be responsible for the taxes owed on that interest, and we are hopeful there will be meaningful progress on that issue in September.

We are also still awaiting Judge Silverstein's decision on the Future Claims issue and how much money must be held back for future claimants. I remain hopeful that she has what she needs from the arguments already presented and that we will see an order in the coming weeks. If additional argument is necessary, another hearing is currently scheduled for September 29.

Once these issues are resolved, we should be in a much better position to understand what the next distribution percentage will be. As I mentioned last week, I do not expect a new percentage to be announced before October at the earliest, and it remains possible that it could take longer.

As August comes to a close, we are entering that time of year when the relaxing days of summer begin to give way to September and the changing of the seasons. With Labor Day weekend coming up next weekend, we will not be sending an update next Friday. Our work on your claims will continue every day, and we will be back in two weeks with another update as we continue to monitor these issues.

Thank you for taking the time to read through this update. I hope you and your loved ones have a good weekend and an enjoyable Labor Day holiday next week.

We are writing to you today with an update on your claim against the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).

Next Wednesday, August 19, we will be back before Judge Silverstein for the hearing concerning the approximately $211 million in interest earned on the insurance money that was held in escrow. As I have said before, we believe that money belongs in the Trust for the benefit of you and the other claimants, and we are hopeful the hearing will finally give us some direction on where that money is going.

Last week, many of you wrote to me expressing concerns about the Future Claims Representative issue involving approximately $480 million. Believe me, I share your frustration that we have not received more clarity from the Trust on an issue involving this much money. We expect to receive the official agenda for the hearing early next week, which should give us a much better idea of exactly what Judge Silverstein intends to address.

There is continued movement on the insurance side, with additional carriers beginning to settle and more money making its way into the Trust. As we mentioned last week, Munich Reinsurance America and Allstate are two recent examples of that progress.

We received the Trust's updated August numbers as well. Since last month's report, another 328 claim determinations have been issued and another 4,473 disbursements have gone out. Nearly 97% of the General Trust claims have now received a determination, and slowly but surely, the Trust is nearing completion of that process.

Next week should be an important one. We will be following Wednesday's hearing closely and will provide you with a full breakdown of what transpired in next week's update, including anything that may affect the Future Claims issue, the interest money, or future distributions.

Thank you for taking the time to read this email. I hope you and your loved ones have a good weekend, and we will be back next week with an update following the hearing.

We are writing to you today with an update on your claim against the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).

We are now less than two weeks away from the August 19 hearing before Judge Silverstein. The primary issue scheduled to be addressed is the approximately $211 million in interest earned on the money that was placed into escrow by the insurance carriers. In our opinion, that money should flow into the Trust for the benefit of you and the other claimants, and we are hopeful the Court will give us some clarity on that issue.

The Future Claims Representative issue involving approximately $480 million may also come up at the hearing, although there is no guarantee that issue will be decided on the 19th and it could be pushed to a later date. Between the interest money and the Future Claims issue, there is still a significant amount of money at stake that could ultimately increase what is available for future distributions.

We also received confirmation of two settlements with insurance carriers today. Trustee Houser has officially notified the Bankruptcy Court that Munich Reinsurance America has agreed to pay $7.6 million into the Trust, and Allstate has agreed to pay an additional $125,000. These may not be the largest insurance policies still at issue, but every additional dollar brought into the Trust is a step in the right direction, and it is good to see continued progress with the remaining insurers.

Trustee Houser also continues working through the remaining general trust claims, with fewer than 3% still left to be processed. We are still waiting for the Trust’s updated numbers for August, which should give us a better picture of how many general trust claims remain.

For now, August 19 is the next important date on the calendar. We will be watching closely and remain hopeful that the hearing gives us some of the answers we have been waiting for and moves us closer to another distribution.

Thank you for taking the time to read this email. I hope you and your loved ones have a good weekend, and we look forward to sending you another update next week.

We are writing to you today with an update on your claim against the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). I know last week's hearing was a bit of a disappointment in terms of moving your case forward, and we are now anxiously anticipating the hearing on August 19, when the interest on the money put into escrow by the insurance carriers will be decided. As you know, there is $211 million in interest that, in our opinion, should flow into the Trust for the benefit of you and all other claimants. That issue will be argued at the hearing on the 19th.

We also continue to await the decision on the Future Claims Representative issue. The amount in dispute is $480 million. If both decisions go our way, that would allow $691 million to be distributed to you and the other general trust and independent review claimants.

In addition to this money, the artwork continues to be sold, and we are optimistic that the remainder of it will be sold by the end of the year. Real estate continues to be liquidated, and the oil and gas revenue continues to increase the total amount of money in the Trust.

Of the general trust claims, 97% have been reviewed, leaving 3% for Trustee Houser to complete. Once those remaining claims are determined and the Bankruptcy Court issues its decisions regarding the interest and the Future Claims set-aside, Trustee Houser will announce an additional distribution percentage.

I know the waiting feels impossible, that these weekly updates are beyond draining, and that you have dealt with this for long enough to feel like multiple lifetimes. But we are at the mercy of the Bankruptcy Court and the time Judge Silverstein has to allocate to your case while juggling many other cases. As a result, we must strive to remain patient and await the coming decisions.

I read a quote earlier this week that, in my opinion, sums up where we stand in your case: “Justice limps along, but gets there all the same.” That is where we currently are, limping toward a final resolution. Yet I know we will eventually arrive at our destination.

Thank you for taking the time to read this email. I hope you have a good weekend as we move into August, and we look forward to sending you another update next week.

We are writing to you today with an update on your case against the Boy Scouts of America.

We are now one week away from the July 24 hearing concerning the administration of the Settlement Trust. That hearing is expected to address important issues involving the approximately $211 million in interest reportedly earned on Trust assets, as well as the Trustee’s stewardship of those assets and the overall administration of the Trust.

We remain hopeful that next week’s hearing will provide greater clarity regarding that money and how the Trust will move forward. The Future Claims issue also remains outstanding, with the continued hearing scheduled for August 19. The Trustee has maintained that no additional distribution percentage will be authorized until that issue is resolved.

In the meantime, the Trust continues working through the remaining General Trust claim determinations. According to the latest report, approximately 2,442 General Trust claims were still awaiting the issuance of a determination as of July 1. That number continues to move in the right direction, and we remain hopeful that the Trust can complete much of this work while the remaining issues are before Judge Silverstein.

I know the continued waiting is frustrating, but we are getting closer to the hearings and decisions that should give us a clearer understanding of what comes next. We will be watching the July 24 hearing closely and will update you on anything that may affect your claim or future distributions.

Thank you for taking the time to read this update. I hope you have a pleasant weekend, and we will be back next week, hopefully with good news.

July 10, 2026**RE: Claim Against the Boy Scouts of America (Privileged & Confidential; Attorney-Client Communication)**We are writing to you today with an update on your case against the Boy Scouts of America.I hope you and your loved ones had a meaningful opportunity to recognize the 250th birthday of our country. As we reflect on the values our nation was founded upon, including courage, accountability, and justice, I remain mindful of the courage each of you has shown in coming forward and continuing through this long process.The Future Claims issue remains one of the most significant matters affecting the timing of future distributions. While the Court previously heard argument on the issue, it has now scheduled a continued hearing for August 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. before Judge Silverstein in the Delaware Bankruptcy Court. Once that hearing is complete, the matter will be submitted for the Court's decision. We remain hopeful that this issue will soon be resolved so the Trust can move forward with greater certainty regarding future distributions.Another important date is July 24, 2026, when the Court is scheduled to hear matters relating to the administration of the Settlement Trust. Those issues include matters relating to the approximately $211 million in interest reportedly earned on Trust assets, as well as the Trustee's stewardship of Trust assets and the overall administration of the Trust.We also received the Trust's latest monthly progress update covering activity through June. As of July 1, 2026, the Scouting Settlement Trust had issued claim determinations on 61,883 claims, an increase from 61,209 claims as of June 1. The latest statistics also show that only approximately 2,442 General Trust claims remain awaiting the issuance of a claim determination. While the pace of claim determinations remains measured, the Trust continues to make slow but steady progress, and the number of remaining claims continues to shrink. With more than 95% of General Trust claim determinations now issued, the Trust appears to be entering the final stages of the initial review process.Responding to the matters scheduled for the July 24 hearing understandably requires the Trustee's time and resources, which could contribute to some delay in processing the remaining General Trust claims. However, this oversight is an important part of the process, and we believe it is ultimately beneficial to all claimants because it helps ensure the Trust is being administered appropriately, responsibly, and in the best interests of survivors.The Trustee has also continued to maintain that no additional distribution percentage will be authorized until the Future Claims issue has been resolved. Because of that, we remain hopeful that the Trust will continue making progress on the remaining General Trust claim determinations while Judge Silverstein considers the issues before her. If the Trust can substantially complete that work before a decision is issued, it could put everyone in a much better position when the next distribution percentage is determined.For those of you who are still waiting for your claim determination, I know the wait has been frustrating. Please continue to stay positive. Every week more claims are receiving determinations, and with each passing week there are fewer claims left to review. Although the pace has been measured, the Trust continues moving forward, and each monthly report reflects additional progress. With only about 2,442 General Trust claims still awaiting the issuance of a claim determination, the Trust is steadily working toward completing the initial review process. Your determination is coming, and we remain hopeful that the remaining claims will continue to be resolved over the weeks ahead.Thank you for taking the time to read this update. I hope you have a pleasant weekend, and we will be back next week with any new developments.

June 26, 2026

RE: Claim Against the Boy Scouts of America (Privileged & Confidential; Attorney-Client Communication)

We are writing to you today with an update on your case against the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). As we discussed last week, we are awaiting a final decision on the future claims issue, as well as the $211 million in interest the insurance money earned while it was held in escrow pending the appeals. Judge Silverstein set a hearing for July 24th on the $211 million issue and asked for all final briefing on the future claims to be submitted that same day.

That means we should know more about the $211 million at issue sometime in August, and it also means we likely will not have the final hearing on the future claims issue until sometime in August.

I know the waiting is excruciating, but if things go our way, that could free up almost $600 million that is currently tied up or held back from being distributed to you and the others who were abused by the BSA as children. That is a significant amount of money that can make a real difference in so many lives.

We will not be sending an update next week due to the 4th of July holiday. As our nation enters its 250th year of existence, I wish you a very happy 4th of July and hope you have a great week ahead.

We look forward to sending you another update in two weeks.

We are writing to you today with an update on your claim against the Boy Scouts of America for your abuse as a minor in their care. We continue to move toward the mid-June hearing on the Future Claims issue, and we are hopeful that the Trustee will continue her work to complete the analysis of all general trust claims in the near future. Once both of those things happen, we will be in a position to understand what the next steps are in your individual case.

We had a hearing with Judge Silverstein this past week on a few other individual issues and I know she is supportive of your journey. I know she sees that this has been a long time coming and I hope she will do the right thing when we get in front of her in June. I have also had the opportunity to speak to Trustee Houser in the past week, and she understands how difficult this is and she is committed to holding the insurers that have not yet settled their insurance policies accountable to increase the size of the trust and the percentage paid on your allowed claim amount.

Hold strong, support one another, and try to find the peace you deserve in this life. We will not be sending an update next week due to the Memorial Day weekend, and I encourage you to take a moment to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country at that time. And also, never forget the tens of thousands of men who could no longer sustain their own personal trauma because of what they experienced in the BSA, and who are no longer here to enjoy that ray of sunshine on their face or the love of their inner circle. Remember them always, keep them in your thoughts and prayers, and take care of yourself and those around you.

We are writing to you today with an update on your claim against the Boy Scouts of America. This week, we received updated numbers from the Trust regarding how many claims are left to be determined. According to the Trust as of May 1, 2026, the Trust has 58,073 claims in the primary claim-review category and has determined 54,887 of them. That means approximately 3,186 claims remain to be determined.

So what does that mean? Well, it means that the Trustee still needs to get through the remaining claims to determine what the total amount of allowed claims is across the general trust claims. And, as you know from previous updates, this is a number that we need to know in advance of any further percentage distributions.

We also know that we have a hearing in June on the future claims dispute and how much money needs to be held back out of the general trust funds received to date. That number, combined with the total amount of allowed claims after the Trustee finishes reviewing the remaining claims, will determine the next distribution percentage.

I know that it is beyond frustrating to continue to wait in what has already been a very long process to get to this point. But the good news is, every day we are getting closer to knowing those numbers, and sometime this summer, we will have answers to those questions and know what the future holds in terms of additional percentages paid out on the existing money.

We also continue to see progress on the unsettled insurance policies. It has been reported that a few insurers have settled their policies. These are smaller carriers with limited exposure, but it is starting the trend in the right direction. I say that because these insurers have held out for six years now on paying out on their policies, and although the numbers likely are not large, they have finally capitulated and settled. This is one of the last remaining obstacles to finalizing your case: having all insurance policies settle and seeing those proceeds flow into the Trust.

Thank you for taking the time to read through this email. I wish you a very pleasant weekend and look forward to sending you another update next week.