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Current lawsuits against Scientology and Scientologists(June 2009)
1. Claire Headley v Church of Scientology International and Religious TechnologyCenter
Claire Headley 2nd Amended COMPLAINT - FullscreenClaire Headley v. CSI & RTC - Lawsuit filed - JAN 20, 2009:Update 6/11/09:Current and Recent Lawsuits with the CoS/ScientologistsSummary: A suit from an ex Scientologist alleging among other charges, abuse, humantrafficking, forced abortions, and fraud while in the Sea Organization.Status: In FederalCourt
2. Mark Headley v Church of Scientology International
Marc Amended Complaint - FullscreenClaire Headley v. CSI & RTC - Lawsuit filed - JAN 20, 2009:Update 6/11/09:Current and Recent Lawsuits with the CoS/ScientologistsSummary: A suit from an ex Scientologist alleging among other charges, inhumane workingconditions, labor violations, and an illegally refusing to pay workers minimum wage asrequired by law.Status: In FederalCourt
3. Laura DeCrescenzo v Church of Scientology International
1st Amended COMPLAINT - Laura ALaura Decrescenzo's LawsuitUpdate 6/11/09:Current and Recent Lawsuits with the CoS/ScientologistsSummary: A suit from an ex Scientologist alleging among other charges abuse, firstamendment violations, and child labor violations.Status: In FederalCourt
4. France v The Church of Scientology
The trial in FranceSummary: Regarded in France as a cult, Scientology will be tried the first time from Mondayin Paris until June 17 for "fraud in an organized gang." Seven officials, including its frenchleader Alain Rosenberg, 60yo, and its two main branches in France, will face three plaintiffs:two ex-followers and the Order of Pharmacists. Individuals, also prosecuted for "illegalpractice of pharmacy", face up to ten years in prison and a million euros fine. Legal persons
may be fined five times and the prohibition of activity. Which would lead to the dissolutionof the group in FranceStatus: Currently hearing testimony
5. Belgium v Church of Scientology
Scientology in court in Belgium on may 12thSummary: Belgium is moving forward with charges of organized crime, extortion, fraud, andthe illegal practice of medicine against 12 Scientologists and 2 Scientology organizations.Status: The proceeding scheduled for May 12 have been postponed indefinitely, according toa statement by Xavier Magnée, one of the lawyers for the twelve indicted individuals. Ninemotions requiring additional investigation were filed by several of the defendants. TheCouncil Chamber must decide whether action is necessary for each motion. If any of themotions are rejected, the defense has the right to appeal.
6. The Sklars appeal
The Sklars appeal to the Supreme CourtSummary: The Jewish family, the Sklars, are suing for the right to have the same taxexemption status for religious education as enjoyed only by Scientologists in the UnitedStates. They are alleging a breach of the Establishment Clause.Status: The case is currently being appealed and considered by the SupremeCourtof theUSA.
7. Wrongful Death suit for Kyle Brennan
Lawyer again takes on Church of Scientology - St. Petersburg TimesSummary: Kyle Brennan, a young man of 20 with depression was visiting his Scientologistfather in Florida. His father withheld Kyle's medication on orders from Church superiors andleft a hand gun in the open. Kyle killed himself. Instead of calling an ambulance, his fathercalled another Scientologist first and waited almost an hour before dialing 911.Status: Update 6/24/2009. Scientology's motion for dismissal denied, the case will moveforward as planned.Judge denies Motions to Dismiss Kyle Brennan Complaint
8. Ben Kasle child rape case
Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Minor At Scientology ChurchSummary: Scientologist Ben Kasle was arrested in Cinci for allegedly raping a 13 year oldgirl inside the church of Scientology.
Status: convicted on June 4th 2009 on Count A ( a tier I sex offense reguiring sex registryin OH) after pleading nolo contendre ( neither admission or denial) to raping a child of 13-14 inside the Cincinnati Church of Scientology.[*]
CASE CLOSED9. The Chicago office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v James L.Orrington
Chicago dentist to settle forced Scientology, harassment case - Chicago TribuneSummary: A Chicago dentist has agreed to pay $462,500 to settle federal allegations thathe violated U.S. discrimination laws by sexually harassing workers and by forcing employeeswho wanted to keep their jobs to submit to indoctrination in the tenets of Scientology.Status: Closed as of January 13th, 2009. James L. Orrington was forced to pay damages.
10. Peter Letterese v The Church of Scientology and Tom Cruise *NEED UPDATE*
Letterese et al v. Church of Scientology International, Inc. et al Document 1 - :: Justia DocsSummary: Ex Scientologist Letterese is alleging the Church of Scientology is a criminalorganization.Status: Unknown, case was weak
11. Godelman and Le Shay v Diskeeper (Church of Scientology IT company)
Diskeeper loses on Summary Judgment motionSummary: Two employes of the IT company Diskeeper were fired after being refusing toparticipate in Scientology training for their jobs.Status: Currently in trial. As of 5/21/2009, Diskeeper loses Summary Judgment motion
12. US vs Dmitry Guzner
Man Charged In Scientology Website Hacking Case - LA TimesSummary: New Jersey man accused of ddos attacks against church of scientology websitesStatus: Guzner pled guilty, sentencing to come in a few months
13. Alabama Woman sues over forced Scientology training at work
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