Finstad v. Washburn University
Supreme Court of Kansas
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the court was delivered by
ALLEGRUCCI, J.:
This is an action by court reporting students who are seeking damages against Washburn University of Topeka (Washburn). They alleged a violation of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act (KCPA), K.S.A. 50-623 et seq., in that the school falsely stated in its 1987-89 catalogue that its program in court reporting was accredited or approved by the National Shorthand Reporters Association (NSRA). They further alleged “educational malpractice” in the conduct and supervision of the court reporting program. The district court granted summary…
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