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Brown University Class Action

Last verified October 4, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.

Where this case stands

In litigation

The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.

Pending in the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (No. 24-2826).

  1. October 25, 2024
    Case filed

What happened

This appears to be a proposed class action against Brown University and other universities, including Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania, based on the appellate docket. The available entries show that a district court judgment was affirmed on appeal, but do not detail the underlying allegations. The claims are allegations in a lawsuit and have not been proven.

Do you qualify?

No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.

How to file

There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.

Common questions

Can I file a claim in the Brown University Class Action case?
No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed October 25, 2024 in the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (No. 24-2826).What a class action lawsuit is →
Who are the attorneys in the Brown University Class Action?
For the plaintiffs: Eric Leon Cramer, - (Direct: 215-875-3009); Joshua P. Davis, - (Direct: 415-215-0962); F. Paul Bland, Jr., - (Direct: 202-809-9136); Richard Cipolla, - (Direct: 646-791-6881). For Brown University: Meaghan Anne Ryan, - (Direct: 202-662-5744); Amy Lynn Van Gelder, - (Direct: 312-407-0700); Derek Ludwin, - (Direct: 202-662-5429); Christopher Fitzpatrick, - (Direct: 202-637-3668). From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • GRACE KIRK, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated(Plaintiff - Appellant)
  • TAMENANG CHOH, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated(Plaintiff - Appellant)

Defendants

  • IVY LEAGUE COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS(Defendant - Appellee)
  • YALE UNIVERSITY(Defendant - Appellee)
  • PRINCETON UNIVERSITY(Defendant - Appellee)
  • TRUSTEE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA(Defendant - Appellee)
  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY(Defendant - Appellee)
  • TRUSTEE OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE(Defendant - Appellee)
  • CORNELL UNIVERSITY(Defendant - Appellee)
  • TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK(Defendant - Appellee)

+ 1 more

Counsel for plaintiffs

  • Eric Leon Cramer, -Direct: 215-875-3009
    Represents TAMENANG CHOH, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, GRACE KIRK, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated
  • Joshua P. Davis, -Direct: 415-215-0962
    Represents TAMENANG CHOH, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, GRACE KIRK, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated
  • F. Paul Bland, Jr., -Direct: 202-809-9136
    Represents TAMENANG CHOH, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, GRACE KIRK, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated
  • Richard Cipolla, -Direct: 646-791-6881
    Represents TAMENANG CHOH, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, GRACE KIRK, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated
  • Robert E. Litan, -Direct: 202-559-9745
    Represents TAMENANG CHOH, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, GRACE KIRK, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated
  • Edward Normand, -Direct: 646-350-0527
    Represents TAMENANG CHOH, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, GRACE KIRK, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated

Counsel for defendants

From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.

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