Legal Articles, Lawsuit & Dispute

Yale University Police Officer Had Power to Make DUI Arrest, Says Court

Blog post on the authority of University police to make a DUI arrest.

Expelled Student Lacks Specifics in Breach of Contract Claim

Blog post about a student who tried to sue his school using a theory of breach of contract after he was expelled for possessing a knife on school grounds.

Student Expelled For Explosive Misconduct With M80s

Blog post about a student who was expelled for setting off multiple M80s at school.

Student's Explicit Language Justifies Expulsion, Says Court

Blog post about a student who was expelled for using explicit language who then sued for re-enrollment.

High School Class Challenges New Attendance Policy

Blog post about a group of high school students who brought a lawsuit against their school for its implemented policies regarding non-attendance penalties.

Expelled Students Sues Private School for Emotional Distress

Blog post about a student who was expelled from a private school bringing suit for emotional distress.

Monitoring Company Fails to Intervene in Special Ed. Student's Assault

Blog post about the liability of a monitoring company that failed to prevent a student's sexual assault.

University Waiver Null in Injured Cheerleader's Paralysis

Blog post explaining the liability of a university when a cheerleader was paralyzed due to an injury sustained while at cheer practice.

Yale Medical Student Claims Breach of Contract After Failing Exam

Blog about a former student of Yale Medical School who was dismissed for failing a required exam and then sued the school for breach of contract.

Parent's Special Education Claim Fails By Ignoring Administrative Remedies

Blog post about parents who unsuccessfully sued the school board of their town after they failed to use the proper administrative remedies.

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