Belford High School Can Be Sued In Federal District Court

A federal district judge in Detroit ruled today that a purported online high school, Belford High School, can be sued in the United States.  Contending that it was a "Panama-based" educational institution,  Belford had sought dismissal from the case on the grounds that they did not have sufficient contacts with Michigan, where the lawsuit was filed.  The opinion and order from the federal district judge ruled otherwise, allowing a class action against Belford to proceed in federal court in Detroit.   The class action lawsuit alleges that Belford High School is an internet scam that defrauds students by offering them "valid" and "accredited" high school diploma when, in fact, the "school" actually has no authority to issue such diplomas.   For further information on the lawsuit, visit
www.belfordlawsuit.com.