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A law barring class action litigation against colleges and universities for claims related to COVID-19 does not infringe on the judiciary's power to set legal procedures.
The case stems from a Marion County lawsuit filed in 2020 by a Ball State University student.
The case stems from a Marion County lawsuit filed in 2020 by a Ball State University student.
The Indiana Supreme Court will review a lower court ruling that opened the door to class action lawsuits against Indiana colleges and universities tied to COVID-19 shutdowns.
"It is a fundamental rule of Indiana law that when a procedural statute conflicts with a procedural rule adopted by the Supreme Court, the latter shall take precedence," said Appeals