The Pennsylvania College of Technology’s board of directors has voted to settle a $1.85 million class action suit related to the COVID-19 shutdown during the Spring 2020 semester. The lawsuit was filed by Michael James Lawson Jr. and his mother Tara Lawson, seeking reimbursement of tuition, room, board, and other fees. The college switched to online learning in response to the pandemic, leading to claims that students were not refunded for in-person services. The college defended its actions, stating that faculty and staff worked tirelessly to provide education during the shutdown. The settlement is expected to benefit students who paid fees for the semester. The court has granted class certification for the lawsuit, with Michael James Lawson Jr. appointed as Class Representative. The lawsuit includes all students enrolled in in-person classes who paid tuition or fees for the Spring 2020 semester. The college is awaiting court approval of the settlement before notifying students about their legal rights. The college maintains that it acted in the best interest of its students and community during the shutdown. The settlement aims to resolve the claims of many individuals at once and provide redress for small claimants without the need for individual litigation. The college is withholding further comments until the matter is fully resolved.
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