Pranger et al v. Oregon State University et al
United States District Court District of Oregon
Case #: 3:21-cv-00656
Circuit: 9th
Cause: 28:1441 Petition for Removal- Contract Dispute
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Plaintiffs:
Harris, Garrett
Pranger, Danielle
Defendants:
Alexander, F.
Bailey, Mike
Bedient, Patricia
Borkar, Rani
Brim-Edwards, Julia
Callahan, Darald
Eder, Michele
Hurd, Lamar
Kelly, Paul
Manning, Julie
Oregon State University,
Pulliams, Preston
Schueler, Kirk
Smith, Stephanie
Thorne, Michael
2022-01-25: OPINION & ORDER:The question presented at this stage in the proceedings is not whether OSU's decision to shift to an online learning environment was reasonable or justified. For the purpose of the Motion to Dismiss, the relevant question was whether Plaintiffs have sufficiently alleged facts intheir complaint that, when accepted as true and all reasonable inferences are drawn in their favor, support their underlying legal claims. The Court concludes that the educational malpractice doctrine does not bar Plaintiffs' claims, and Plaintiffs have sufficiently alleged facts supporting their breach of contract claims. However, Plaintiffs' claims for unjust enrichment are dismissed because both OSU and the Trustee Defendants are entitled to sovereign immunity. Accordingly, Defendants' Motion to Dismiss 16 is DENIED in part and GRANTED in part. Signed on 1/25/2022 by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (jp)