Are Colleges, Universities on the Hook When Hazing Crosses the Line?

15 Feb , 2022

To register for the upcoming live webinar, please Click Here

In Humphries vs. Pa State Univ., 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 182858, 2021 WL 4355352 (M.D. Pa. September 24, 2021) (Brann, J, negligence claims against Penn State for the hazing and sexual abuse of a college athlete who ultimately left the school were dismissed. The Court found there was no negligence per se, negligence, duty or contractual right. Even though there were rather dramatic and lengthy allegations concerning how the student was treated and claims that the University turning a blind eye, the Court found there was no abuse, no affirmative duty, and no harassment because of sex. The action was dismissed because plaintiffs had been permitted to amend previously.

To register for the upcoming live webinar, please Click Here

More Webcasts

The Silent Struggle:...

Recent studies have shown that there has been a dramatic increase in impairment due to alcoholism, a...

Borderline Personali...

This program provides a comprehensive framework for integrating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD...

Artificial Intellige...

Join us for Part 2 of a program tailored for attorneys seeking a better understanding of the ongoing...

Cybersecurity Compli...

This course analyzes federal contractor cyber security obligations under the Federal Acquisition Reg...

Federal Contractor B...

As the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world, the United States Government requires f...

Freedom of Informati...

During this course, we will go over your rights under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Priv...

Dealing with Difficu...

Lawyers often work with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel who are navigating some of the har...

Artificial Intellige...

This course examines the latest legal and compliance developments in the artificial intelligence (AI...

Freediving Through F...

Most legal professionals are operating in survival mode whether they realize it or not. Not crisis-l...

Litigating at Civili...

My contract was terminated and the contracting officer did not pay my invoices – what can I do...