Hernandez v. Illinois Institute of Technology COVID Tuition Settlement
What this is about
The suit alleges Illinois Tech is entitled to partial refunds of tuition and fees for the Spring 2020 term because the school transitioned to remote learning in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The background
A class action settlement in Hernandez, et al. v. Illinois Institute of Technology, Case No. 1:20-cv-03010, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Plaintiffs Omar Hernandez and Hannah Golden alleged that Illinois Tech students were entitled to partial refunds of tuition and fees for the Spring 2020 academic term after the school transitioned to remote learning in March 2020; Illinois Tech denies all allegations of wrongdoing. Illinois Tech will pay $1,000,000, with the remainder after fees divided equally among approximately 6,200 class members. Class members need take no action — shares are paid automatically by check to the last known mailing address. The election form deadline (to receive payment by Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal, or to update an address) is September 10, 2026; final approval was granted and the settlement website is live.
Worth knowing
A class action settlement in Hernandez, et al. v. Illinois Institute of Technology, Case No. 1:20-cv-03010, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Plaintiffs Omar Hernandez and Hannah Golden alleged that Illinois Tech students were entitled to partial refunds of tuition and fees for the Spring 2020 academic term after the school transitioned to remote learning in March 2020; Illinois Tech denies all allegations of wrongdoing. Illinois Tech will pay $1,000,000, with the remainder after fees divided equally among approximately 6,200 class members. Class members need take no action — shares are paid automatically by check to the last known mailing address. The election form deadline (to receive payment by Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal, or to update an address) is September 10, 2026; final approval was granted and the settlement website is live.
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How much can I get from the Hernandez v. Illinois Institute of Technology COVID Tuition Settlement?
Automatic payment — equal share of the $1,000,000 fund among ~6,200 class members (check mailed, or Venmo/Zelle/PayPal via election form)
What happened in the Hernandez v. Illinois Institute of Technology COVID Tuition Settlement case?
The suit alleges Illinois Tech is entitled to partial refunds of tuition and fees for the Spring 2020 term because the school transitioned to remote learning in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
How do I actually file a claim?
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Where does this information come from?
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