Dupuis v. Roman Catholic Bishop of Portland, Maine

| September 15, 2023

(ME., filed September 15, 2023): Arguing that reviving time-barred claims undermines Maine’s civil justice system. This Court has repeatedly indicated that the legislature cannot revive time-barred claims and that is consistent with a majority of states.

Court ruled in favor of ATRA's position On January 28, 2025, the Court agreed with ATRA’s position and found the statute unconstitutional.

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