Overview

• Celtic FC has reached a seven-figure settlement with survivors of historical sexual abuse at Celtic Boys Club, resolving about 70% of the cases in the class-action lawsuit.
• The abuse, which occurred during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, was perpetrated by convicted paedophiles James Torbett and Frank Cairney.
• The settlement follows Celtic FC's abandonment of its earlier defense that the Boys Club was a separate entity, acknowledging a link between the organizations.
• The lawsuit was enabled by Scotland's 2020 group proceedings legislation, allowing survivors to pursue justice through a class-action mechanism.
• It remains unclear whether the settlements will include non-disclosure agreements, raising questions about transparency in the resolution process.