How much can it cost to deny on-campus housing when you’re not supposed to? One school learned the hard way.

Mikah Fialka-Feldman, who has an intellectual disability, says he was initially accepted to move into a dorm at Oakland University. But he claimed that he was then denied permission to move in because he was not a degree-seeking student.

When he sued, a court found that school should have accommodated Fialka-Feldman by allowing him to live on campus. His lawyers then sought about $177,000 in fees.

The court didn’t grant the full amount requested – but did order the school to pay $101,676 in fees.

Cite: Fialka-Feldman v. Oakland University Board of Trustees.

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