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Wrongful Death Suit Alleges Hazing Death at Florida University

A wrongful death lawsuit claims Bethune-Cookman University failed to stop fraternity hazing that led to the death of a Marching Wildcat band member. Marcus Thomas died in February 2012 when the car in which he was riding crashed into a …

Four Major Universities Facing Sexual Assault Claims by Students

Students from four universities said they filed federal complaints alleging that their schools failed to address campus sexual assault and harassment. The college students filed actions with the U.S. Education Department against Dartmouth College, Swarthmore College, the University of Southern …

New Lawsuit Filed Against West Virginia University in Degree Scandal

Two former business school deans caught up in a master’s degree scandal six years ago are suing West Virginia University again, arguing the school has ignored its obligation to repair their tarnished reputations. Former dean Stephen Sears and former associate …

Fired Idaho Head Football Coach Files Lawsuit

Fired University of Idaho football coach Robb Akey has filed a lawsuit against the school. The Idaho State Judiciary website lists the suit as having been filed April 16 in Latah County and names the University of Idaho, University of …

Flag-Stomping South Carolina Teacher Gets $85K to Not Sue

A South Carolina high school teacher removed from the classroom when he stomped on an American flag while discussing freedom is being paid $85,000 to avoid a legal challenge. The State newspaper obtained documents under the Freedom of Information Act …

Idaho School Found Liable In Boy’s Driver’s Ed Death

A Blaine County jury has awarded $3.5 million in damages to the family of a 15-year-old Carey boy who died in a crash during his driver’s education class. The Idaho Mountain Express reports jurors deliberated for about 90 minutes Wednesday …

Mississippi House Revives Guns in School Proposal

Members of the Mississippi House want to steer the school safety debate back toward letting school districts arm teachers and employees. The House voted 70-46 Tuesday to amend Senate Bill 2659 to allow school districts to decide to allow guns …

Florida Lawmakers Confront Cost of Improving School Safety

The mass school shooting in Connecticut led officials to question if more should be done to beef up security in Florida’s public classrooms. Three months later, lawmakers are still grappling with how to respond, especially since one solution — placing …

California School District Sued Over Yoga Program

An attorney representing a family bent out of shape over a public school yoga program in the beach city of Encinitas filed a lawsuit Wednesday to stop the district-wide classes. In the lawsuit filed in San Diego Superior Court, attorney …

New Jersey Insurance Fight Won’t Affect Schoolyard Case

A lawsuit filed by New Jersey officials against an insurance company will not affect payment of a settlement to the families of three college-bound friends who were murdered in a Newark schoolyard in 2007. The Star-Ledger of Newark reports the …