A South Florida college student is suing Palm Beach State College for his money back, after the student says a class he paid for didn’t live up to expectations.
According to the Palm Beach Post, Michael Price wants a $532 refund for a 2009 computer certification course because the instructor’s syllabus promised 100 hours of classroom instruction, but he was only given about half that amount.
“The school promised 100 hours (of classroom instruction) and they failed to provide that,” Henry Kaye, Price’s attorney, told the Post, adding he believes the case will go to trial soon because PBSC refused to settle out of court for $400.
Price also accused his teacher of often being late to class and teaching on an outdated Windows 98 computer program.
PBSC refused to give Price his money back, because that’s not allowed when students complete a course, the Post reported.
Kaye told the Post PBSC is taking such a tough stance because it insists students don’t have the right to sue for educational malpractice.
PBSC refused to comment to the Post, and referred questions to its Miami-based attorney, which couldn’t answer the paper’s questions either, citing the attorney was out of town. It’s not clear why the firm didn’t call the attorney on his cell phone or get him in touch with the reporter over email.
Price told the Post he estimated he’s spent $2,500 on legal fees so far associated with the case. It’s not clear how much PBSC has paid.
