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Ohio State Student’s Lawsuit Over Campus Closure Goes Back to Appeals Court

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Supreme Court of Ohio has made a ruling that could have significant implications for an Ohio State University student’s lawsuit seeking a refund for the closure of campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a close vote of 4-3, the court decided that the Ohio’s 10th District Court of Appeals must reconsider the case. The central issue at hand is whether OSU is entitled to “discretionary immunity” for its decision to close the campus in the middle of the Spring 2020 semester while still retaining fees paid by students for the time … Read more

Michigan State University Revisits Campus Mass Shooting Tragedy on Anniversary as New Gun Regulations Take Effect

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EAST LANSING, Mich. – As the first anniversary of the tragic mass shooting at Michigan State University approaches, Professor Marco Díaz-Muñoz reflects on the painful memories that continue to haunt him. A year ago, a gunman entered his classroom, taking the lives of two students and leaving others critically injured. Díaz-Muñoz anticipates a wave of emotions as he prepares to teach the exact same lecture and lesson that were interrupted by the horrific event. On February 13, 2023, the East Lansing campus was terrorized for nearly four hours, claiming the lives of three students – … Read more

Landmark $22.5 Million Verdict: James River Church Found Negligent in Student’s Injury on Campus

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Ozark, Missouri – A jury in Christian County has ordered James River Church to pay $22.5 million in damages following a 2019 incident that left a man injured on the church’s campus. Cooper Heishman, a student at James River College, was struck by a car while walking at night along a public access road near the church. The plaintiff argued that the church, which police confirmed owned the roadway, was negligent in failing to provide a sidewalk or adequate lighting. The lawsuit claimed that Heishman, who was 19 at the time, sustained severe and permanent … Read more

Jewish Students Take Legal Action Against Harvard, Claiming Rampant Antisemitism on Campus

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Cambridge, Massachusetts – A group of Jewish students at Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the prestigious institution, accusing it of fostering a climate of blatant anti-Semitism. The lawsuit contends that Harvard violated the civil rights of Jewish students by tolerating harassment, assault, and intimidation, particularly following the Hamas attack on Israel earlier this month. According to the lawsuit, mobs of pro-Hamas students and faculty members have brazenly paraded through the campus, openly calling for the death of Jews and the destruction of Israel. These groups are alleged to have occupied various buildings and … Read more