The Western Bulldogs are appealing against the liability finding and the damages awarded in a historic sex abuse case. The club does not have insurance coverage for the record $5.9 million payout.
The Western Bulldogs have no insurance to cover the record $5.9 million damages payout awarded by the courts for historic sex abuse by a club volunteer in the 1980s. The club will appeal liability and damages.
Three sources confirmed that the club did not have insurance coverage for the damages awarded by the court.
Western Bulldogs Appeal Damages Payout Sex Abuse Liability Insurance Coverage
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