It broke that promise by dragging out their dissertation process, at significant cost to students who had no choice but to keep spending money if they wanted the degree they had worked so hard for,” said Student Defense President Aaron Ament. “Walden targeted Black and female students with the promise of an affordable doctoral program. The plaintiffs are seeking a judgment against Walden that affirms the school violated consumer protection and Civil Rights laws such as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, as well as damages and financial relief to compensate for tuition payments. I hope this lawsuit helps ensure Walden can’t take advantage of other students in the future like they did with me.” “They promised me their program would change my life, and it did, but not for the better. “I feel like Walden intentionally misled me for their own gain, and I want them to be held accountable,” said Aljanal Carroll, a lawsuit plaintiff. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, describes the school’s scheme to lure Black and female students into their Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program with false program requirements, then compel students to complete more credit hours than originally advertised. Student Defense and Relman Colfax PLLC filed a class action lawsuit in federal court today alleging that Walden University engaged in fraudulent business practices, costing former students more than $28 million in overpaid tuition. Walden targeted Black and female students with false advertisements, required students to complete and pay for substantial additional credit hours, complaint says Student Defense and Relman Colfax File Class Action Civil Rights, Consumer Fraud Lawsuit Against Walden University on Behalf of Former Students
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