Civil Litigation
Feb. 25, 2025
Fraud claims against USC by parents in 'Varsity Blues' case OK'd
A judge greenlights fraud claims by parents tied to the 'Varsity Blues' scandal against USC over a $100,000 donation, though a negligent misrepresentation charge is dismissed as untimely.
Parents of a USC student who were implicated in the 'Varsity Blues' bribery scandal will have their claims of fraud and intentional misrepresentation against the university heard in court, a Los Angeles judge tentatively ruled on Monday.
A claim of negligent misrepresentation was blocked on statute of limitation grounds, however.
The plaintiffs "were led to believe their $100,000 donation was a legitimate contribution to USC Athletics by multiple high ranking...
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