UMass’ Dismissal Motion Denied In Students’ Class Suit Over Pandemic Closure

Mealey's (March 17, 2021, 3:03 PM EDT) -- BOSTON — Two University of Massachusetts (UMass) students have plausibly pleaded their breach of contract and unjust enrichment claims against the school in connection with the March 2020 closure of campus facilities and transition to online-only learning, a Massachusetts judge ruled March 8, denying the school’s motion to dismiss the putative class complaint....