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Top Verdicts

Feb. 16, 2012

Top Defense Verdicts--John Doe and John P. Doe v. Franciscan Friars of California, Inc. and Fr. Alexander Manville


It was an extremely intense and emotional case, filled with ugly images and heart-rending pathos.


The case involved two brothers who had alleged they were molested by two Catholic priests 18 years ago. Doe v. Franciscan Friars of California Inc., 30-2009-00124288 (Orange County Super. Ct.).


The primary accusations were against Alexander Manville, who had never been accused before. Additional allegations were made against Gus Krumm, an admitted mo...

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