A lawsuit filed by a woman who was sexually abused in the 1980s has been impacted by a recent court decision. The woman, Cindy Clemishire, had filed suit against Gateway Church and several former church elders. However, an appellate court has now ruled that claims against the church and these individuals cannot proceed.

This decision reverses an earlier ruling by a trial court. The defendants had argued that they should be dismissed from the suit, citing a legal doctrine that protects religious institutions from government interference. Further details about the case and the court's decision are available.