Former senior pastors at Church for Life face sexual assault lawsuit; attorneys deny misconduct | Local News | santamariatimes.com

Generally I don't post concerning civil cases, just too many of them to track, but this one caught my eye for some odd reason,,,

Former senior pastors at a Santa Maria church are facing a sexual battery, assault and harassment lawsuit filed by a former parishioner, who also alleges church officials did not take action when complaints were raised.

The lawsuit -- filed last summer by a mother of two in her 30s identified as Jane Doe -- claims that former Church for Life pastors Robert Litzinger and Cindy Litzinger knowingly co-conspired in conduct from 2014-16 that included sexual harassment, battery, assault and gender violence.

Criminal charges have never been filed against either Robert or Cindy, according to court records.

Doe is seeking compensatory and punitive damages against the defendants, along with attorney and court fees, claiming she was harmed physically and mentally. The case returns to Santa Maria Superior Court on May 22 for a case management conference.

Former senior pastors at Church for Life face sexual assault lawsuit; attorneys deny misconduct | Local News | santamariatimes.com