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'Circling like sharks': Companies are buying up L.A. County's $4-billion sex abuse settlement
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· October 9, 2026
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Key points Further information about these companies and their offers is available from the source, which reports on the situation and the settlement's details. Companies are offering a single payment to victims of sex abuse in exchange for control of their future compensation.
Companies are offering a single payment to victims of sex abuse in exchange for control of their future compensation. These victims are set to receive money as part of a large settlement.
Private firms are approaching these individuals with proposals. The total value of the settlement is substantial, valued at billions of dollars.
Further information about these companies and their offers is available from the source, which reports on the situation and the settlement's details.
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Published: October 9, 2026 ·
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