Judge Rules Suicide Suit Against MIT Can Proceed

By ERIC HOOVER

Decision allows parents to seek damages from university employees

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Past Coverage

Judge Clears Way for Trial of MIT Administrators in High-Profile Student-Suicide Case - July 29, 2005
Student Dismissed After Seeking Treatment for Depression Claims George Washington U. Violated His Rights - March 13, 2006
Settlement in MIT Case May Give Colleges 'Breathing Room' in Developing Policies for Depressed Students - April 5, 2006
In Student-Suicide Cases, a Jury Clears a Pennsylvania College, and MIT Agrees to a Settlement - September 5, 2006
In a Surprise Move, MIT Settles Closely Watched Student-Suicide Case - April 14, 2006

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