Lawsuits
Harvard Settles With Applied Physics Professor Who Sued Over Tenure Denial
Harvard reached a last-minute agreement to settle a lawsuit with a former School of Engineering and Applied Sciences associate professor who sued the University in 2020 over his tenure denial.
Judge Dismisses Part of Harvard’s Lawsuit to Recoup Millions in Legal Fees
A federal judge agreed to dismiss two counts in a lawsuit filed by Harvard against insurance broker Marsh USA, according to a Thursday court filing.
Harvard Settles High-Profile Lawsuit Over Comaroff Harassment Allegations
Three graduate students who sued Harvard in 2022 over its handling of sexual harassment allegations against professor John L. Comaroff settled with the University, according to a Wednesday court filing.
Family of Anthony N. Almazan ’16 Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Harvard
The family of Anthony N. Almazan ’16 filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Harvard on June 18.
Harvard Sues Samsung in Federal Court Over Patent Infringement
Harvard sued tech giant Samsung over patent infringement claims on Monday, alleging the company’s chip technology violates two patents owned by the University.
Federal Judge Denies Harvard’s Motion to Dismiss Antisemitism Lawsuit
A U.S. district judge denied Harvard’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by six Jewish students alleging that the University failed to address “severe and pervasive” campus antisemitism.
Inside Alan Garber’s Wild, 7-Month Interim Harvard Presidency
Alan M. Garber ’76’s first semester in Harvard’s top job would have tested even the most battle-hardened university president — and technically, he was not even the real president.
Federal Judge Hears Arguments in Motion to Dismiss Antisemitism Suit
Attorneys representing six Jewish students in their antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard asked a federal judge to deny the University’s motion to dismiss because a jury trial is needed to investigate its alleged failure to combat antisemitism.
Former Harvard Women’s Ice Hockey Coach Katey Stone Sues University, Alleges Gender Discrimination
The former coach of the Harvard women’s ice hockey team filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against the University on Tuesday.
Brandeis Center Accuses Harvard of ‘Deliberately’ Ignoring Antisemitism in Lawsuit
The Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education accused Harvard of “deliberately” ignoring antisemitism on campus and creating “an unbearable educational environment” for Jewish students in a lawsuit filed last week.
Harvard Motions To Dismiss Alumni Lawsuit Alleging Devaluation of Degrees Due to Antisemitism
Harvard asked a federal judge in Boston to dismiss a lawsuit by alumni alleging that antisemitism on campus has “significantly diminished” the value of their degrees in a Monday afternoon filing.
Jury Finds CAMHS Employee Melanie Northrop Not Negligent in 2015 Student Suicide
Melanie G. Northrop, a Harvard Counseling and Mental Health Services employee who served as the case manager for Luke Z. Tang ’18, was found not culpable of “negligence and carelessness” in her care for Tang, a student who died by suicide in 2015.
Attorneys Present Closing Arguments in Wrongful Death Trial Against CAMHS Employee
Attorneys for Harvard Counseling and Mental Health Services employee Melanie G. Northrop said Luke Z. Tang ’18 chose not to pursue treatment prior to his death during closing arguments on the final day of the wrongful death trial on Monday.
Expert Witness Says Northrop’s Lack of Summer Contact Was ‘Typical’ for University Case Workers
Carrie E. Landa, Boston University’s executive director for student wellbeing, testified on Thursday that Harvard Counseling and Mental Health Services employee Melanie G. Northrop’s lack of contact with Luke Z. Tang ’18 over the summer was “typical” for university case workers.
Luke Tang’s Case Manager Did Not Tell Lowell Staff About His Medical History Before Suicide
Harvard Counseling and Mental Health Services employee Melanie G. Northrop said that when Luke Z. Tang ’18 returned to campus following the summer she did not ask her CAMHS colleagues about Tang or communicate his medical history to Lowell House staff.
CAMHS Employee, Facing Wrongful Death Suit, Testifies She Followed ‘Standard Procedure’
Harvard Counseling And Mental Health Services employee and defendant Melanie G. Northrop testified that she complied with “standard procedure” in providing for Luke Z. Tang ’18.
‘A Mess’: Harvard Med School Professor Plagiarized in Expert Report, Judge Says
Harvard Medical School assistant professor Dipak Panigrahy plagiarized large portions of an expert report on possibly carcinogenic chemicals, a federal judge wrote last month.
Harvard Seeks To Dismiss Lawsuit Alleging ‘Pervasive’ Antisemitism on Campus
Harvard filed a motion in federal court on Friday to dismiss a lawsuit filed by six Jewish students that alleged the University failed to address “severe and pervasive” antisemitism on campus.
CAMHS Employee Said Not Consulted for ‘Care Contract’ in Wrongful Death Trial Over 2015 Student Suicide
A Harvard Counseling and Mental Health Services employee said that despite being listed on a “care contract” with Luke Z. Tang ’18, he was never consulted about Tang’s wellbeing.
Harvard Business School Prof. Gino Accused of Plagiarism Following Data Fraud Allegations
HBS professor Francesca Gino was accused of multiple counts of plagiarism in an analysis published in Science Magazine on Tuesday, claims that compound existing allegations of data misconduct.
Expert Witness Said Northrop Did Not Meet Standard of Care in Wrongful Death Trial Over 2015 Student Suicide
An expert witness said Harvard Counseling and Mental Health Service employee Melanie G. Northrop did not meet the standard of care required of a licensed social work case manager during a wrongful death trial over the 2015 suicide of undergraduate student Luke Z. Tang ’18.
Lawyers Present Opening Arguments in Wrongful Death Trial Over 2015 Student Suicide
Attorneys representing the estate of Luke Z. Tang ’18, a sophomore student who died by suicide on Harvard’s campus in 2015, told a jury on Tuesday that Harvard Counseling and Mental Health Service employee Melanie G. Northrop was negligent in her care for Tang.
Wrongful Death Trial Against CAMHS Employee Over 2015 Student Suicide To Begin Tuesday
A trial over a wrongful death lawsuit accusing Harvard Counseling and Mental Health Service employee Melanie G. Northrop of negligence in her care of Luke Z. Tang ’18, a undergraduate who died by suicide in 2015, is set to begin Tuesday.
Harvard Business School Prof. Sued Researchers for Alleging Data Manipulation. Experts Worry It Silences Critics.
Harvard Business School professor Francesca Gino sued Data Colada following their public allegations of research misconduct against her — a move data manipulation researchers said has had a chilling effect.
HLS Animal Law Clinic Announces Intent to Sue Over Manatee Protection
Harvard Law School’s Animal Law & Policy Clinic announced their intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over the agency’s failure to respond to a previous petition filed for increased protection of West Indian manatees.