Cunningham v. George Mason University

By Judge Robert J. Smith

This matter comes before the Court on Plaintiff Brie-Anna Cunningham’s motion to compel discovery. After considering the oral arguments of counsel and reviewing the applicable legal authority, I find that the review on appeal is limited to the administrative record and Cunningham may not introduce new evidence. I deny the motion.

Background

Cunningham is a student at George Mason University (“University”). In August 2008, Cunningham relocated from Florida to Virginia and applied for in-state tuition for the fall 2009 semester. The University denied Cunningham’s…