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University of Colorado Settles Racial Discrimination Case for $200K

1/25/2026

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Prakash Wins Settlement

Aditya Prakash and Urmi Bhattacheryya, plaintiffs against the University of Colorado, Boulder, received a $200,000 settlement after alleging racial discrimination tied to microwave incident.
They claimed retaliation after complaints about the smell of their Indian food, leading to funding losses and teaching roles.
The university denied liability and emphasized inclusivity, and the case sparked discussions on 'food racism' and discrimination based on food habits, with Prakash recalling experiences in Italy.

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Families Sue WSU

Washington State University faces a lawsuit from the families of four University of Idaho students killed by Bryan Kohberger, a former WSU teaching assistant.
The families allege WSU ignored 13 complaints about Kohberger's predatory behavior.
Kohberger pleaded guilty to murder and stalked and harassed women.
Legal expert John Banzhaf says the duty to protect students may strengthen the families' claims and suggests a settlement to avoid trial.

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Prakash Wins Settlement

Aditya Prakash and Urmi Bhattacheryya, plaintiffs against the University of Colorado, Boulder, received a $200,000 settlement after alleging racial discrimination tied to microwave incident.
They claimed retaliation after complaints about the smell of their Indian food, leading to funding losses and teaching roles.
The university denied liability and emphasized inclusivity, and the case sparked discussions on 'food racism' and discrimination based on food habits, with Prakash recalling experiences in Italy.

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