Hagens Berman filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of students against Hofstra University seeking to hold the school accountable for what the lawsuit calls “ineffective” classes and educational experiences after Hofstra closed its campus and took its courses online for the spring 2020 semester following the widespread outbreak of COVID-19.
HOFSTRA'S COSTS CONTINUE DURING COVID-19
A class-action lawsuit filed by a Hofstra University student is seeking to hold the school accountable for what the lawsuit calls “ineffective” classes and educational experiences after Hofstra closed its campus and took its courses online for the spring 2020 semester following the widespread outbreak of COVID-19.
The class action filed June 1, 2020, in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York accuses the university of breach of contract, unjust enrichment and conversion for “continuing to reap the financial benefit of millions of dollars from students” despite sending students home and closing campus due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, and seeks to represent anyone who paid those costs at Hofstra for the spring 2020 semester.
The lawsuit against Hofstra says the suit’s plaintiff, a resident of New York state, “paid Defendant for opportunities and services that she will not receive, including on-campus education, facilities, services, and activities,” due to the COVID-19 outbreak, adding that she “suffered a decreased quality of experience and education, with limited or no real-time instruction.” The lawsuit cites professors cancelling classes through the remainder of the semester, optional final exams and old PowerPoint presentations.
ABOUT TUITION AND ROOM AND BOARD CHARGES
According to College Board, published tuition fees for 2018-2019 at state colleges are an average of $10,230 for state residents, and $26,290 for everyone else. This compares to an average of $35,830 at private non-profit colleges. On average, during the 2017-2018 school year, students spent $10,800 on room and board at public four-year institutions. At private non-profit four-year colleges and universities, the average cost goes up to $12,210.
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NO COST TO YOU
There is no cost or fee whatsoever involved in joining this case. In the event Hagens Berman or any other firm obtains a settlement that provides benefits to class members, the court will decide a reasonable fee to be awarded to the class' legal team. In no case will any class member ever be asked to pay any out-of-pocket sum.
CASE TIMELINE
Hagens Berman is investigating universities and colleges across the nation and is seeking to represent students, parents and guardians against any higher education institution that has failed to repay losses due to COVID-19.
Attorneys' investigation includes all colleges and universities nationwide, and the firm is seeking to represent students, parents and guardians regardless of school.
