The one reported at the start of the thread is a criminal case against an accused individual who, if found guilty, will be subject to a penalty for a crime, more than likely imprisonment.
The class action is a civil case against the football club claiming financial compensation for alleged victims of CSA, allegedly committed by a number of people connected to the football club.
A civil court will decide if the club was responsible for the actions of these connected people. The burden of ‘proof’ in civil actions is lower than in a criminal
Court.
If Celtic are found to have been negligent and are deemed responsible for what happened, then financial awards for damages will be paid to the alleged victims.
It is also likely that the football club would have to publicly apologize for its negligence.
The two cases are completely separate and will take place in different types of court.