On October 5, 2016, Peiffer Rosca Wolf Law Firm and Lambert Law Firm filed a class action in the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, on behalf of doctoral students alleging that Walden University and Laureate International Universities, commonly known as “Walden,” violated doctoral students’ rights by creating a dissertation process that was difficult, if not impossible to timely complete (it they completed it at all).  Thornhill vs Walden University, LLC, et al.

An NBC News article by Anna R. Schecter published yesterday revealed, not surprisingly, that the Minnesota Office of Higher Education has launched a review of online PhD programs at Walden prompted, in part, by increased complaints about the same dissertation process that is the focus of the class action filed against Walden.  Walden U Under Review and Sued in Class Action

Lawyers at the Peiffer Rosca Wolf Firm and the Lambert Law Firm are continuing to investigate this matter and are evaluating further action to seek payment of damages for Walden students who allegedly found themselves stuck in the dissertation process at Walden.  If you wish to obtain additional information about our investigation or would like to discuss this matter or your rights, contact Marnie Lambert toll free at 844-32FRAUD ormlambert@mclinvestlaw.com or Paul Lesko toll free at 888-998-0520 or atplesko@prwlegal.com.