The US-style legal action is thought to be one of the first cases of its kind in Scotland.
Victims of historical abuse at Celtic Boys Club are planning to launch a "class action" against Celtic in one of the first cases of its kind in Scotland.About 25 people are involved in the bid for compensation.
A spokesman for the club said: "The club again expresses its sincere sympathy, regret and sorrow to those affected and reiterates that it will stand by its responsibilities, respecting the due process of the law."were only brought in to Scots law last year. They allow groups of two or more people with the same, or similar, claims to raise a single action in the Court of Session.
The law firm said the proceedings related to claims for compensation on behalf of those abused while playing football for Celtic Boys Club. This US-style approach allows alleged victims to use all combined evidence in one case - it's designed to cut the cost and time of what can often be an expensive and lengthy process.This time alleged victims want a judge to determine that Celtic Football Club and Celtic Boys club were so intrinsically linked, that the club should compensate those who suffered at the hands of the boys club.
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