Saint Joseph's University COVID Remote Classes Settlement

If you were an undergraduate student enrolled at Saint Joseph's University after March 19, 2020, you may be eligible to claim compensation from a class action settlement.

Saint Joseph's University has agreed to pay $1,153,880 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment due to the transition to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Who are the class members?

Class members are those who:

• were enrolled as an undergraduate student at Saint Joseph's University after March 19, 2020.
• were assessed tuition for the Spring 2020 semester.
• were enrolled in at least one class that was meeting in person and on campus at the beginning of the Spring 2020 semester.

How much can class members get?

The settlement fund of $1,153,880 will be distributed among class members. The amount each class member receives will be calculated on a pro rata basis.

This means the distribution will depend on the total tuition assessed to the class members compared to the tuition assessed to each individual member, minus any financial aid, unpaid balances, or refunds already given for the Spring 2020 semester.

Class members do not need to take any action to receive their compensation. Payments will be sent automatically by first-class U.S. mail to the last known address on file with the University Registrar. Class members can also visit the Settlement Website to update their address, choose to receive payment via Venmo or PayPal, or have the payment applied to their SJU student account.

Payment methods

• Paper check sent by mail
• Venmo
• PayPal
• Credit to SJU student account

$1,153,880 Settlement

The settlement fund of $1,153,880 will cover various costs associated with the settlement:

• Attorneys' fees: Class Counsel will request up to 33.33% of the settlement fund.
• Settlement Class Representative Award: Up to $2,500.
• Administrative Expenses: Estimated not to exceed $50,000.

The remainder of the fund will be distributed to class members.

Important dates

• Exclusion Deadline: September 9, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: October 15, 2024

When is the Cantave v. Saint Joseph's University payout date?

Payments will be distributed within sixty days after the settlement becomes final, following the Final Approval Hearing scheduled for October 15, 2024.

Why is there a class action settlement?

This class action lawsuit was filed because Saint Joseph's University transitioned to remote learning during the Spring 2020 semester, which allegedly breached contractual obligations and resulted in unjust enrichment. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty and expense of continued litigation.