Gaddy v. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Tenth Circuit affirmed dismissal of a RICO class action against the LDS Church, holding that church autonomy bars claims requiring courts to assess the truth of religious beliefs and that tithing-use claims failed to allege adequate causation.

ReligiousLiberty.TV
February 26, 2026
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Year: 2025
Holding: The Tenth Circuit affirmed dismissal of a RICO class action against the LDS Church, holding that church autonomy bars claims requiring courts to assess the truth of religious beliefs and that tithing-use claims failed to allege adequate causation.
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Gaddy v. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Church & State case in 2025. The court held that the Tenth Circuit affirmed dismissal of a RICO class action against the LDS Church, holding that church autonomy bars claims requiring courts to assess the truth of religious beliefs and that tithing-use claims failed to allege adequate causation.