In 2024, the LDS Church faced numerous lawsuits alleging decades of sexual abuse cover-ups by clergy and leadership. Recent investigations reveal a pattern of institutional failures—including destroyed records and pressure on victims to stay silent. Now, attorneys are helping survivors file claims against the Mormon Church, regardless of how long ago the abuse occurred. With statutes of limitations expiring soon, many victims are finally seeking justice.

Attorneys across the nation are investigating a growing number of sexual abuse claims against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), with new lawsuits alleging systemic cover-ups by church leadership. Recent court filings reveal disturbing patterns—including the alleged destruction of abuse records, pressure on victims to remain silent, and the mishandling of abuse reports through the church’s controversial ‘help line.’ Legal experts say these cases could expose decades of institutional failures.

The lawsuits follow a wave of similar actions against other religious institutions, as states temporarily lift or extend statutes of limitations for abuse survivors. In 2023 alone, the LDS Church quietly settled multiple clergy abuse cases out of court, while publicly maintaining its commitment to member safety. Now, attorneys are urging survivors who were previously silenced to come forward—regardless of how long ago the abuse occurred.

A growing number of legal teams are now reviewing abuse cases involving LDS clergy, missionaries, and church-affiliated individuals, with particular focus on institutional negligence. Survivors are coming forward with accounts that challenge the church’s historical claims of protection, as state laws increasingly recognize their right to seek justice—regardless of when the abuse occurred.

Confidential consultations are available to survivors and their families. Legal experts note that time limits to file claims vary by state, and emphasize that even those bound by past non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) may have new legal pathways to pursue accountability.