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Judge Allows Lawsuit Over Neuroscientist's Death Amid Allegations

2/26/2026

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A US judge allowed Northwestern University to face a lawsuit alleging mistreatment of Chinese-American neuroscientist Jane Wu before her July 2024 suicide.
February 25, 2026, the judge rejected Northwestern University's request to dismiss the suit.
Wu's family alleges discrimination and wrongful confinement, including the lab shutdown and reassignment of grants.
They say she was forcibly admitted to a psychiatric unit before her death, and the court will hear emotional-harm claims.

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A US judge allowed Northwestern University to face a lawsuit alleging mistreatment of Chinese-American neuroscientist Jane Wu before her July 2024 suicide.
February 25, 2026, the judge rejected Northwestern University's request to dismiss the suit.
Wu's family alleges discrimination and wrongful confinement, including the lab shutdown and reassignment of grants.
They say she was forcibly admitted to a psychiatric unit before her death, and the court will hear emotional-harm claims.