On June 17, 2020,, together with our co-counsel Stephan Zouras, LLP, we filed a class action lawsuit in Hennepin County, Minnesota on behalf of University of Minnesota students, to recover mandatory fees paid for the Spring 2020 academic semester. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these students paid fees for educational and experiential services that they ultimately did not receive. The lawsuit alleges the University system breach its contract with students, or were inequitably enriched, when it failed to adequately refund students for these fees and costs.
On or around March 16, 2020, students were instructed to move out of on-campus housing and return to their permanent addresses for the remainder of the semester. The complaint alleges this decision deprived students of access to campus facilities, student activities, and other benefits and services for which they had already paid. The complaint further alleges that the University of Minnesota has refused to provide proper reimbursement for the portion of the fees that fund the educational and experiential services that it no longer provided as of March 16, 2020.
This case is entitled Staubus v. Regents of the University of Minnesota, Case No. 27-CV-20-8546
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Am I Eligible?This case seeks to represent all individuals currently or formerly employed by Defendant Ramsey County, who participated in and contributed to the Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan, at any time during the six years prior to the filing of this Complaint until the date of final judgment in this matter. If you have questions about whether you are included in this class, contact us.
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How do I Join This Case?
As part of our investigatory efforts, we are interested in speaking with others who may have been affected by a County employer’s failure to properly remit employer-match compensation to MSRS for investment.
You may contact us toll-free at (877) 344-4628, write to us at Nichols Kaster, PLLP, 4700 IDS Center, 80 South Eighth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, or email Attorney Melanie Johnson at mjohnson@nka.com.
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What is a Class Action?
In a class action lawsuit, one or more people, called the “class representatives,” sue on behalf of themselves and other people who have similar claims. Together, this group of people is called a “class” or “class members.” The class representative and the class members together are called the “Plaintiffs.” The companies they sue are called the “Defendants.” The judge or jury resolves the claims for everyone in the class—except those who ask to be excluded from the lawsuit.
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How Long Will This Case Take?
Class actions can often take years, but the precise length of time is unknown. Please check this page periodically for updates on the case’s status.
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