A former Hillsong School scholar is ready to pursue authorized motion towards Hillsong Church after settlement talks broke down.
Anna Crenshaw, daughter of Ed Crenshaw, senior pastor of Victory Church in Pennsylvania, claimed she was indecently assaulted by Hillsong worker Brian Mays at a social gathering in 2016 when she was 18 years outdated.
Mr Mays later pleaded responsible to 1 depend of indecent assault in January 2020 and was given a two-year conditional discharge order with no file of conviction. He was suspended by Hillsong for a yr.
Ms Crenshaw sued Hillsong over its dealing with of her formal criticism towards Mays in 2018. She claims Hillsong breached its responsibility of care.
The case was because of go to trial in Sydney this week, however was adjourned on Monday after Hillsong and Ms Crenshaw appeared to achieve an settlement.
The Each day mail reviews that talks have damaged down and Ms. Crenshaw will proceed with plans to sue the church.
Her legal professional stated the settlement “didn’t happen because of a disagreement between the events.”
The court docket will reconvene on Could 13 to set a listening to date. Ms. Crenshaw is searching for compensatory damages, enhanced damages and exemplary damages.
