"Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Assemblies of God District Council and Pastor Wayne Blackburn"

"On October 20, 2025, Dentons law firm announced the complete dismissal of a lawsuit against The Peninsular Florida District Council of the Assemblies of God and Pastor Wayne Blackburn. The lawsuit, filed in March 2025, alleged historical abuse by a volunteer and claimed Pastor Blackburn was complicit. Dentons successfully argued for dismissal, demonstrating that Blackburn had no connection to the church where the alleged abuse occurred. The court dismissed all claims against the District Council in July 2025, and the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed claims against Blackburn in October 2025, with no financial settlement involved. The case is now closed."

**Law Firms and Parties Involved:** The international law firm Dentons represented The Peninsular Florida District Council of the Assemblies of God and Pastor Wayne Blackburn in a legal matter. **Transaction Description:** On October 20, 2025, Dentons announced the complete dismissal of a lawsuit filed against the District Council and Pastor Blackburn. The lawsuit, initiated on March 7, 2025, alleged that the District Council was liable for abuse committed by a volunteer over 42 years ago and claimed that Pastor Blackburn was aware of the abuse and instructed the plaintiff to remain silent. Dentons filed a motion to dismiss the complaint, asserting that the claims were frivolous and unsupported by fact. The court dismissed all claims against the District Council in July 2025, and the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the remaining claims against Pastor Blackburn on October 13, 2025, with no financial settlement involved. **Lawyers Involved:** The case was handled by Dentons partners Trinity S. Jordan and Heidi Panepinto.

"Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Assemblies of God District Council and Pastor Wayne Blackburn"

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