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Undergraduate students enrolled at any of McKendree University's physical locations during the spring 2020 semester may qualify to claim a free online course (up to three credit hours) from a class action settlement.
McKendree University agreed to provide noncash benefits valued at approximately $1.77 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it breached its contract with students by moving to remote learning in spring 2020 without issuing partial tuition and fee refunds.
Who are the class members?
The settlement class includes all individuals who meet the following criteria:
- They were enrolled as undergraduate students at any of McKendree University's physical locations during the spring 2020 semester (they do not need to have competed the semester).
- Their enrollment occurred during the academic term that started on or about Jan. 13, 2020, and concluded on or before May 8, 2020.
The university provided class counsel with a list of eligible students and their contact information.
How much can class members receive?
Each eligible class member can enroll in one free online class (up to three credit hours) McKendree University offers. They must take the course in the fall 2025, spring 2026 or fall 2026 semesters.
Class members must select their course from those available, which are subject to space and availability.
How to claim a class action benefit
Eligible class members do not need to submit a claim form or provide documentation to receive the benefit. McKendree University already has the list of eligible students and will verify eligibility at the time of course registration.
The settlement website provides a list of the current course offerings. To redeem the free online class, class members must fill out the settlement class registration form.
Those who have questions or need assistance can contact the settlement administrator
Settlement administrator's contact information: McKendree University Settlement, c/o Atticus Administration, PO Box 64053 St. Paul, MN 55164, 1-800-245-0980, McKendreeUniversitySettlement@atticusadmin.com
Payout options
- One free online class (up to three credit hours)
Settlement fund breakdown
The settlement fund covers:
- Settlement administration costs: Not specified
- Attorneys' fees and costs: $250,000
- Service awards to class representatives: $2,500 each ($5,000 total)
- Payments to eligible class members: Noncash benefits valued at $1,772,820
Important dates
- Request for exclusion deadline: Nov. 3, 2025
- Final approval hearing: Dec. 18, 2025
When is the Delisle v. McKendree University payout date?
If the court approves the settlement, eligible class members will be able to enroll in their free online class starting in the fall 2025 semester. They may also take the course in the spring 2026 or fall 2026 semesters.
Why did this class action settlement happen?
The class action lawsuit alleged McKendree University breached its contract with students by moving to remote learning in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic without issuing partial tuition and fee refunds.
The university denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainties and expenses of ongoing litigation.
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