The purpose of this website is to inform you of a proposed Settlement relating to a class action lawsuit brought by Plaintiff, a student at Scranton during the Spring 2020 semester, against Scranton, on behalf of a putative class who paid tuition and/or fees for the Spring 2020 semester. The case is captioned Nouri v. University of Scranton, Civil Action No. 3:23-cv-01362 (M.D. Pa.) (the “Action”).
In this Action, Plaintiff alleged Scranton breached a contract or was unjustly enriched when it transitioned to remote learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Scranton denies all allegations of wrongdoing and there has been no finding of liability in any court. However, considering the interest of both Scranton and its students in prompt resolution of the matter, Scranton and Plaintiff have agreed that Scranton will pay $1,000,000.00 into a Settlement Fund to resolve the Action.
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DO NOTHING AND AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE A PAYMENT |
Your payment will be sent automatically by First-Class U.S. Mail to your last known mailing address on file with the Scranton Registrar. Settlement Class Members will also have the option, but are not required, to complete the Election Form to choose one or more of the following selections: (a) provide an updated address for sending a check; (b) elect to receive the Settlement Benefit by Venmo or PayPal instead of a paper check; or (c) select the Non-Cash Benefit. See FAQ 7 for more information. |
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EXCLUDE YOURSELF FROM THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT |
Monday, December 16, 2024 You can choose to “opt out” of the proposed Settlement. Opting out means that you choose not to participate in the proposed Settlement. It also means that you cannot object to the proposed Settlement (see below). If you opt out, you will not receive a payment and you will keep any individual claims you may have against Scranton relating to the transition to remote learning in the Spring 2020 semester. Be aware that the statute of limitations may impact your ability to file a claim. For more detailed opt-out instructions, see FAQ 11. |
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OBJECT TO THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT |
Monday, December 16, 2024 You can file an objection with the Court explaining why you believe the Court should reject the proposed Settlement. If your objection is overruled by the Court and the proposed Settlement is approved, then you would be included in the Settlement Class. If the Court agrees with your objection, then the proposed Settlement may not be approved. If you choose to object, you may not also opt out of the proposed Settlement, as only participating Settlement Class Members may object to a proposed Settlement. For more detailed objection instructions, see FAQ12. |
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NON-CASH BENEFIT |
Every Settlement Class Member will also be entitled to select the Non-Cash Benefit of two free tickets for admission to Scranton’s Reunion Weekend for two separate reunions. To enroll in the Non-Cash Benefit, you must make this selection on the Election Form. |
This website provides a summary of your rights and options. Your rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—along with many of the material terms of the proposed Settlement are explained further in the Notice. The most comprehensive explanation of your rights and options is contained in the Settlement Agreement.