A federal judge ruled that former Boston College landscaper Avenir Agaj can move forward with a lawsuit alleging his 2021 firing for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine violated his First Amendment religious rights.
On Campus, Top Story
BC Settles Mismanaged Retirement Funds Lawsuit With $330,000 Payout, Denies Wrongdoing
A federal judge approved a $330,000 settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging that Boston College mismanaged employee retirement funds.
News, Top Story, Administration
BC Included in List of Schools Sued for Price Fixing
A lawsuit named Boston College as one of 40 private universities alleged of overcharging tuition by considering the financial information of students’ noncustodial parents. Several other Massachusetts universities were included in the class action lawsuit—including Harvard University, Tufts University, Northeastern University, and Boston University—as well as the College Board. Maxwell Hansen, a Boston University student,…
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Former Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach Sues BC for Gender Discrimination and Wage Violations
Former Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach Karen McNamara is suing Boston College and Women’s Tennis Coach Nigel Bentley for gender discrimination through a hostile work environment and violations of the Wage Act after BC fired her in May 2023.
Newton
Newton Parents Press Forward in Class-Action Suit Against NTA
Three Newton parents filed a second class-action suit against the Newton Teachers Association for its 11-day strike in January.
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BC Files Defense Against Sex and Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit Made by Former Professor
The Trustees of Boston College answered former BC professor Hristina Nikolova’s discrimination lawsuit against the University on Thursday, asserting that Nikolova failed to state claims for which relief could be granted.
News, Sports, On Campus, Top Story
BC Swim and Dive Members Drop Lawsuit Against the University
Thirty-seven members of Boston College’s men’s and women’s swim and dive program dropped their lawsuit against the University Friday morning following Judge Diane Freniere’s decision on Thursday to deny a motion for an emergency injunction reinstating the team.
News, Top Story
Judge Denies BC Swim and Dive Members Anonymity in Court Proceedings
Judge Diane Freniere denied the request of the 37 members of Boston College men’s and women’s swim and dive to maintain anonymity in their lawsuit against the University.
Top Story, News
BC Confirmed Hazing Occurred in Swim and Dive Program, Lawyer Says at Tuesday Court Hearing
Boston College filed court documents on Monday reaffirming the University’s earlier statements that hazing occurred within the men’s and women’s swim and dive program.
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Two Former Employees Sue BC Over Alleged Mismanagement of Retirement Funds
Two former Boston College employees are suing the University in a class action lawsuit, alleging BC mismanaged their retirement plans.
