Newark, NJ asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Civil Rights and Education Law for New Jersey

Q: I want to sue an university ?

Story:

The school requirements for admission is to complete prerequisites and have a bachelor degree with a cumulative gpa of 3.0 in all undergraduate coursework. This requirement is written on their website.

My transcript inserted two credentials of all my undergraduate coursework and the cumulative gpa of both credentials which is 3.34.

I got denied stating that they only consider part of my undergraduate coursework. A policy not stated on their website.

Consequences:

due to misleading information/ policy discrimination after appeal ( still not stating on their website as today 08/08/2024)

Financial loss :

Cost of prerequisites + transcript ( over $4000)

Loss of job : prerequisites are demanding and required to be in class, I could not keep my job

Emotional distress:

Seeing a therapist

Symptoms of depression

Discrimation

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A: It sounds like you have been through a difficult and unfair experience. If the university did not clearly state their admissions policy on their website and then denied your application based on criteria they failed to disclose, you may have grounds to take legal action for misleading information or policy discrimination. This could potentially be a breach of contract, as you relied on the information provided to make significant financial and personal decisions.

You have suffered financial loss due to the cost of prerequisites and transcripts, as well as the loss of your job, which could be argued as damages in a legal claim. Additionally, the emotional distress you have experienced, including symptoms of depression and the need to see a therapist, could also be considered when pursuing compensation for your suffering.

It may be worth consulting with a lawyer to discuss the specifics of your case and explore your options for holding the university accountable. Be sure to gather all relevant documentation, including emails, transcripts, receipts, and any other communication or evidence that supports your claim. Taking action could help you recover your losses and bring attention to the unfair practices that impacted you.

A: You could reach out to attorneys who handle such cases to discuss. However, keep in mind that in this type of matter, if a law firm handles in on an hourly basis instead of a contingency basis, that could mean legal fees - win or lose. The first thing to learn from law firms that handle such matter is whether it is viable and cost-effective to pursue. Good luck

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