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Insurers Sue Spokane Diocese to Avoid Victims' Claims

Less than two weeks before the Catholic Diocese of Spokane is due to file for bankruptcy protection, its insurance carriers are suing to avoid paying victims' sexual-abuse claims.

The American Casualty Co., the diocese's liability insurer, contends it should not have to pay claims brought by victims of the Rev. Patrick O'Donnell because the diocese was aware of the abuse and therefore victims' injuries were not accidental.

"The diocese was aware, at the highest levels, of O'Donnell's propensities, pedophilia, actual misconduct and inability to control his behavior," the lawsuit states.

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