What does Conti and her abuse have to do with the Watchtower?
My understanding is that the congregation and by extension the Watchtower, did not inform her or her parents of an sex offender was in the congregation and she is blaming that for the harm. Harm can occur wherever.
That does not make them liable anymore than Match.com is liable for screening people for background checks and telling members. There is this case of a woman suing Match.com over an assault.
One commenter on the ABCnews site said"Still don't see how this is match.com's fault. Meeting a stranger over the internet and bringing them in your house alone the second time you meet. Must be that Ivy league education. No common sense."
Another said "My bet is the lawyer is planning on making money. Bad things happen, and we spend our time trying to blame other good people, instead of the evil ones. "
Another commenter said "You have just as much of a chance of this happening at your local bar. I'm sorry for this woman. If you want a background check, get one before you go out! If they don't agree, don't go out. "
Another said "Anyone that thinks this only happens online is crazy, you do not know anyone even if you met them standing in a grocery line, the only thing you know of them is their physical appearance, you have no clue if they are a serial rapist or killer....dating is a risk everywhere you go and it is your personal responsibility to ensure your safety, meet at a public place...darn I would even tell them I was would be wearing outfit and change in case I don't like what I see....I can move along....this is the 21st century folks, no one will look out for you....you have to be proactive. And yes, I have met people online, and my husband and I are a product of online dating so there are good stories out there. She is trying to make $$$$$ from this. "
It all comes down to in any circumstances, there are good results and bad results and people should blame others for their lack of due diligence.