QUESTION
Could I sue a school for wrongful marketing of their degree?
Asked on Sep 14th, 2015 on Litigation - Florida
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I already had a Bachelors, and I decided to apply for another degree at an Institute. When applying, they said because I already had a 4 year degree, I would be enrolled into their Professional Designation program. Thinking it was a higher degree, I later was informed that it was an AA right before I graduated, and that "professional designation degree" is illegal to put on a resume. If I would have known it was an AA, I never would have enrolled. I would have gone to a community college which is less expensive. Can I sue them for wrongful marketing or whatever the right term is?
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I am not sure you have much of a case. You should have found out what type of degree it was before you signed up. ?Also, you should have known that you would not get a higher degree unless it was somehow related to what you got your B.A. in. They will argue that it was clear the course work would not merit anything higher than an AA. You could sue in Small Claims Court as it costs very little to do so, but you have a weak case.
Answered on Sep 15th, 2015 at 5:53 PM
James Eugene Hasser
It's possible to sue the school for fraud or even breach of contract. Consult an experienced fraud lawyer.
Answered on Sep 14th, 2015 at 6:32 PM
Lisa Hurtado McDonnell
No personal injury case.
Answered on Sep 14th, 2015 at 5:38 PM
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Look for a law firm that does class action law suits. One is pending now against Trump and one of his companies for fraudulent marketing. I don't have the firm's name, but you might Google search.
Answered on Sep 14th, 2015 at 4:01 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
If you can prove that they deceived you, rather than your failure to read, then you can sue.
Answered on Sep 14th, 2015 at 4:01 PM