Hegel v. Langsam
Court of Common Pleas of Ohio
273 N.E.2d 351 (Ohio Com. Pleas 1971)
Relevant factsFree
Hegel's (plaintiff) daughter attended a university and began associating with criminals and abusing drugs. Hegel sued the university for negligence in allowing his daughter to engage in that conduct. The university moved for judgment on the pleadings.
IssueFree
Whether a university has a duty to regulate the private lives of its students.
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