University of California

In 2003, tens of thousands of students were suddenly struck with tuition increases. A class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of 56,864 students who enrolled prior to 2003 in professional majors and students enrolled in the spring and summer 2003 sessions whose tuition was raised after they had already received bills for a lower fee. The lawsuit claimed breach of contract related to fee increases. A San Francisco judge has ruled that the University of California must pay a $33.8 million class action settlement. The university is appealing the ruling. (Mar-07-06) [INSIDE BAY AREA]