Catholic Charities and the Diocese of Palm Beach

Fort Lauderdale, FL: On August 19, 2005, Lori Hoyt was the front seat passenger in a van carrying 13 developmentally disabled passengers being transported to work by Catholic Charities from the organization's Nazareth Homes group homes. The driver of the van veered off the road and hit a tree. Six passengers were critically injured, one of whom subsequently died from his injuries. Hoyt suffered a traumatic brain injury and lost sight in her right eye. A lawsuit was filed on behalf of Hoyt against Catholic Charities and the Diocese of Palm Beach. It was uncovered that the driver of the van had been convicted of several offenses and was required to take a substance abuse course. Catholic Charities and the Diocese of Palm Beach accepted responsibility and ultimately agreed to a $6.1 million settlement. (Dec-14-06) [BUSINESS WIRE: VAN CRASH]

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