Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy Class Action Settlement (Portland Location)
Class Eligibility
The class consists of all former students who enrolled at and attended Le Cordon Bleu Portland on or after March 5, 2006, up to and including March 1, 2010. The Settlement impacts only those class members who did not sign an agreement expressly waiving their right to bring a class action (the “Settlement Subclass”).
Estimated Amount
Varies
As part of the Settlement, Defendants agreed to pay to each member of the Settlement Subclass who fills out and returns a Claim Form by the deadline 44% of the total amount each Settlement Subclass Member paid to Le Cordon Bleu Portland. That total amount includes the amount paid for tuition, books, and fees, less any amounts received in grants or scholarships from Defendants and any amounts owed directly to Defendants. Defendants also agree that they will not seek to collect on amounts owed by members of the Settlement Subclass directly to Defendants.
Proof of Purchase
Yes
Claim Form
Case Name
Nathan Surrett, et al. v. Western Culinary Institute Ltd., et al.,Case No. 0803-03530
Circuit Court for the State of Oregon, County of Multnomah
Case Summary
The defendant claims that Defendants misrepresented or failed to disclose certain information pertaining to the nature and value of the education offered to students. Mr. Surrett claims that Defendants committed fraud and violated Oregon’s Unlawful Trade Practices Act in ways that caused financial damage to him and members of the class.
Defendants deny liability to Mr. Surrett or to the class but have agreed to settle the case.
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Settlement Pool
N/A
Settlement Website
Deadline
06/07/2018
