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Ypsilanti, MI: (Jan-02-07) The US Department of Education (DOE) brought charges against Eastern Michigan University (EMU), following the death of 22-year-old student Laura Dickinson in 2006. Sources stated that the death occurred on campus, due to alleged lack of security and surveillance.
As part of a settlement, the university was fined $357,500 for violating the federal Clery Act. Officials claimed that the DOE's fine was the largest in the history of the act. Records show that since the law, which requires timely and accurate crime reporting from universities, was passed there have been 280 universities cited for deficiencies. Those have lead to 27 program reviews and six fines. The Dickinson family sued the university for the wrongful death of their daughter. University spokespersons stated that the university had reached a $2.5 million settlement with the Dickinson family to avoid any potential lawsuits. Of the total settlement payout, EMU will only be responsible for a $150,000 deductible. The rest will be covered by insurance. The DOE fine came a day after the Dickinson settlement. [YPSILANTI COURIER: STUDENT DEATH]
Published on Jan-3-08
As part of a settlement, the university was fined $357,500 for violating the federal Clery Act. Officials claimed that the DOE's fine was the largest in the history of the act. Records show that since the law, which requires timely and accurate crime reporting from universities, was passed there have been 280 universities cited for deficiencies. Those have lead to 27 program reviews and six fines. The Dickinson family sued the university for the wrongful death of their daughter. University spokespersons stated that the university had reached a $2.5 million settlement with the Dickinson family to avoid any potential lawsuits. Of the total settlement payout, EMU will only be responsible for a $150,000 deductible. The rest will be covered by insurance. The DOE fine came a day after the Dickinson settlement. [
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