Published
May 12, 2026
Updated
July 27, 2026
The opt-out and objection deadline passed June 25, 2026. Payments are automatic if the settlement receives final approval at the hearing scheduled for August 5, 2026.
Current Status
The opt-out and objection deadline passed June 25, 2026. Payments are automatic if the settlement receives final approval at the hearing scheduled for August 5, 2026.StatusPreliminarily Approved · Final Approval Hearing PendingSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineNo claim form required; opt-out and objection deadline was June 25, 2026No claim form is required for automatic payments.
Settlement Fund$2.2 millionApproved deductions and allocation terms may apply.
Potential BenefitAutomatic equal share of the net fundEligibility and payment terms apply.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that Drexel breached a contract or was unjustly enriched when Spring 2020 courses moved online without partial tuition or fee refunds. Drexel denied wrongdoing and stated that students were informed of remote instruction and could withdraw.Who Was Covered?
The proposed class includes students enrolled at Drexel during Spring 2020 whose tuition or fee obligations were satisfied in whole or part, excluding students whose tuition and fees were fully funded by Drexel.What Benefits Were Available?
If approved, the net fund will be divided equally and sent automatically using Drexel records. Class members may later update an address or elect an electronic payment within the official post-effective-date window.Claims and Payment Information
The opt-out and objection deadline passed June 25, 2026. Payments are automatic if the settlement receives final approval at the hearing scheduled for August 5, 2026. People with an existing claim or notice should rely on claim-specific communications and the official source.Official information is available at Drexel COVID Settlement.
Important Dates
• Opt-out and objection deadline: June 25, 2026• Final approval hearing: August 5, 2026
• Payment timing if approved: within 60 days after the settlement becomes final
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other approved deductions are governed by the official documents and court orders and can affect individual benefits.Case Information
Deller v. Drexel University2:23-cv-03746
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Sources
• Official program or court-authorized information: Drexel COVID SettlementFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$2.2 million
Case Title
Deller v. Drexel University
Case Number
2:23-cv-03746
Court
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Claim Deadline
No claim form required; opt-out and objection deadline was June 25, 2026
Status
Preliminarily Approved · Final Approval Hearing Pending
Official Website
Drexel COVID Settlement
