Catholic University Asks For Dismissal Of Class Suit Over Coronavirus Closure

Mealey's (September 29, 2020, 2:50 PM EDT) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Catholic University of America filed a motion on Sept. 18 asking a federal court in the District of Columbia to dismiss a student's putative class complaint over the school's transition to online learning in March due to the novel coronavirus, arguing that there was no breach of contract because tuition and fees are nonrefundable and the school has the discretion to change its programs when necessary (Daniella Montesano, et al. v. The Catholic University of America, No. 20-1496, D. D.C.)....