Lincoln University Contract Class Action
Last verified October 22, 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 District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania (No. 2:24-cv-01057).
- March 11, 2024Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action against Lincoln University, apparently concerning breach of contract or other contract-related claims, as indicated by the 'Contract: Other' nature of suit. The plaintiff, Dixon, appears to represent a class of individuals with similar claims against the university. The specific allegations are not detailed in the available docket metadata.
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 Lincoln University Contract Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed March 11, 2024 in the District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania (No. 2:24-cv-01057).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Lincoln University Contract Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Lucia Shabad Romani (Lynch Carpenter, LLP); Connor P. Hayes (Lynch Carpenter LLP); ANTHONY ALESANDRO (Leeds Brown Law); Patrick D. Donathen (Lynch Carpenter, LLP). For Lincoln University: Zachary Halpern (Jackson Lewis P.C.); DANIEL FREDERICK THORNTON (Jackson Lewis P.C.); MICHAEL D. RIDENOUR (JACKSON LEWIS PC); RENEE N. SMITH (Jackson Lewis P.C.). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- BENITA DIXON
Defendants
- LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Lucia Shabad RomaniLynch Carpenter, LLPRepresents BENITA DIXONlucia@lcllp.com · (412) 322-9243
- Connor P. HayesLynch Carpenter LLPRepresents BENITA DIXON6 tracked cases · $117.5M in disclosed settlementsconnorh@lcllp.com · (412) 253-6401
- ANTHONY ALESANDROLeeds Brown LawRepresents BENITA DIXON10 tracked cases · $2.2M in disclosed settlementsaalesandro@leedsbrownlaw.com · (516) 873-9550
- Patrick D. DonathenLynch Carpenter, LLPRepresents BENITA DIXON9 tracked cases · $58M in disclosed settlementspatrick@lcllp.com · (412) 322-9243
- NICHOLAS A. COLELLALynch Carpenter, LLPRepresents BENITA DIXON29 tracked cases · $396.9M in disclosed settlementsnickc@lcllp.com · (412) 322-9243
Counsel for defendants
- Zachary HalpernJackson Lewis P.C.Represents LINCOLN UNIVERSITY2 tracked caseszachary.halpern@jacksonlewis.com · (445) 223-5357
- DANIEL FREDERICK THORNTONJackson Lewis P.C.Represents LINCOLN UNIVERSITY2 tracked casesDaniel.Thornton@jacksonlewis.com · (267) 319-7802
- MICHAEL D. RIDENOURJACKSON LEWIS PCRepresents LINCOLN UNIVERSITYmichael.ridenour@jacksonlewis.com · (267) 319-7802
- RENEE N. SMITHJackson Lewis P.C.Represents LINCOLN UNIVERSITYRenee.Smith@jacksonlewis.com · (267) 319-7802
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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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