Andreozzi + Foote Files Civil Lawsuit Against Central Christian Church and Former Youth Pastor Thomas Pinkerton Following Felony Guilty Plea

Andreozzi + Foote has initiated a civil lawsuit against Central Christian Assembly, Inc. and former youth pastor Thomas G. Pinkerton Jr., following Pinkerton’s guilty plea to a felony charge of Sexual Abuse of a Minor. The complaint, filed under Maryland’s Child Victims Act, alleges misconduct occurred between 2006 and 2010, during which the plaintiff was a minor participating in the church’s youth program.

The legal action follows criminal proceedings involving Pinkerton, who pleaded guilty in Baltimore County Circuit Court on June 8, 2026, to one count of Sexual Abuse of a Minor. His sentencing is set for December 14, 2026. The civil lawsuit includes claims of negligent hiring, retention, and supervision against Central Christian Assembly, as well as battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress against Pinkerton.

The lawsuit was filed under Maryland’s Child Victims Act, which allows individuals to pursue civil claims for childhood sexual abuse regardless of when the alleged conduct occurred. The case remains pending, and the allegations have not been adjudicated in the civil proceeding.

Public dockets, upcoming hearings, and criminal court records related to the defendant can be accessed through the Maryland Judiciary Case Search Portal for Case No. C-03-CR-25-003405. Copies of the civil complaint (Case No. C-03-CV-26-002798) are available upon request through the media contact provided.

Andreozzi + Foote, a prominent sexual abuse law firm, has a history of representing survivors against large organizations. The firm is committed to supporting victims and their families in seeking justice. The case underscores the importance of accountability and the need for organizations to safeguard minors, as highlighted in Proverbs 31:8-9, which calls for advocating for the vulnerable.

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