Legal Opinion
Florida State University Board of Trustees v. Monk
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided August 4, 2011No. 1D11-0870PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMarstiller, J.
The Florida State University Board of Trustees (“FSU”) petitions for a writ of certiorari to review a non-final order of the circuit court denying FSU’s motion to dismiss with prejudice a complaint alleging defamation. We grant the petition and quash the lower court’s order.
In 2007, FSU learned of possible academic misconduct in its Office of Athletic Academic Support Services (“OAAS”), which provides academic assistance to student athletes. FSU undertook an investigation, and thereafter, its chief audit officer issued a report finding there was “considerable testimonial evidence” that a…
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