A seven-figure payout has been agreed for a lawsuit over claims of historical sexual abuse at Celtic Boys Club, a law firm has said.
Thompsons Solicitors, representing around 30 former players, said about 70 per cent of cases have been settled by Celtic Plc, with more settlements expected in the coming weeks.
The abuse was carried out by convicted paedophiles James Torbett and Frank Cairney at the youth club, which was not officially linked to CelticLaura Connor, partner at Thompsons Solicitors, said: “Our clients trusted us to fight for them on these difficult cases and ensure their voices were heard.
“This litigation has been made far more complex and lengthy by the defender, while our clients have acted with resolute dignity throughout.
“At long last, they have achieved success and can take this compensation as confirmation that Celtic Boys Club was indeed inextricably linked to Celtic Football Club.”
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A judge at Scotland’s highest civil court, the Court of Session in Edinburgh, previously allowed the legal action to proceed despite opposition from Celtic Plc’s lawyers.
Celtic Plc’s legal team argued the boys club was a separate entity, but Judge Lord Arthurson ruled the case could go ahead.
Celtic FC has been contacted for comment but has previously said it is “appalled by any form of historic abuse”.
The case is being brought under group proceedings, a form of collective legal action introduced in Scotland in 2020, similar to US class-action lawsuits. FC.A seven-figure payout has been agreed for a lawsuit over claims of historical sexual abuse at Celtic Boys Club, a law firm has said.
Thompsons Solicitors, representing around 30 former players, said about 70 per cent of cases have been settled by Celtic Plc, with more settlements expected in the coming weeks.
The abuse was carried out by convicted paedophiles James Torbett and Frank Cairney at the youth club, which was not officially linked to Celtic FC.
