Sex abuse claims against Boys & Girls Clubs of America can’t move forward, court rules

The New Jersey Supreme Court allowed lawsuits against a local chapter of the Boys & Girls Club of America to proceed — but not against the national group.

By: Dana DiFilippo

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: August 19, 2026

Words: 779

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of America cannot be held liable for alleged sexual abuse perpetrated decades ago by a counselor employed by its Hudson County chapter, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.

The split decision, in which two justices issued a sharp dissent, was the latest in the ongoing debate about whether New Jersey courts have jurisdiction over civil litigation arising from sex abuse here that involves out-of-state nonprofits, religious …

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