Ortolano v. City of Nashua, NH

**What Happened** This case involved students who sued The New School, claiming they deserved tuition refunds for Spring 2020 when the college switched to remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The students argued that the school broke its contract by not providing the in-person education they paid for, and that it was unfair for the school to keep their full tuition money when classes moved online. **What the Court Decided** The court allowed the students' lawsuit to move forward. The New School had asked the court to dismiss the case entirely, but the judge refused. The court found that the students had valid legal claims for breach of contract and unjust enrichment that deserved to be heard in court. **Why This Matters for Workers** While this case involves students rather than employees, it shows how courts handle situations where institutions don't deliver what was promised during the pandemic. The ruling suggests that when organizations significantly change what they provide, people may have valid claims for compensation. This could apply to similar workplace situations where employers made major changes to working conditions or benefits during COVID-19.