Syracuse University Hit with Another Class Action Lawsuit Over Pandemic Refund Policy -

"She is looking to represent an estimated tens of thousands of students who paid for tuition in the spring semester of 2020."

Why this is important: Colleges and universities around the country continue to face proposed class action lawsuits in connection with their decisions to move classes online in response to the pandemic. In December 2021, a Syracuse University student filed a proposed class action against the school, arguing that she did not receive the benefit of the on-campus education for which she had paid. Three similar lawsuits have been filed against Syracuse, although one was withdrawn and another was dismissed. Plaintiffs in these types of lawsuits seeking reimbursement of tuition and fees typically face an uphill battle because courts often require the plaintiffs to identify specific representations the school made regarding in-person education. So far, we have not seen students achieve much success with these claims.