Janusz Szymik is seeking 20 million złoty (approximately $5 million USD) in damages from the Archdiocese of Krakow, alleging a failure to act on reports of abuse. The lawsuit centers on Szymik’s claim that he was abused by a priest while a young man in Międzybrodzie Bialskie. The priest later admitted to the abuse. Szymik alleges the Archdiocese failed to respond appropriately to his reports of the misconduct. The suit claims the church’s inaction caused him significant harm. This case brings renewed attention to allegations of abuse and cover-ups within the Polish Catholic Church. The Archdiocese has not yet publicly commented on the specific details of the lawsuit.