Lawsuit Filed Against Hebrew Union College Over Cincinnati Campus Closure
A lawsuit alleges Hebrew Union College violated Ohio nonprofit law and misled donors by closing its historic Cincinnati campus. The school stated it is responding to the suit.
jns.orgA lawsuit filed in Ohio claims Hebrew Union College violated state nonprofit law and misled donors when it closed its Cincinnati campus. The complaint alleges the seminary failed to follow required procedures for the disposal of charitable assets tied to the historic site.
The campus, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, had operated for decades before the closure. The suit seeks to address whether the seminary complied with state rules governing nonprofit property transfers.
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Campus photo taken showing Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati.
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Lawsuit filed alleging violation of Ohio nonprofit law over campus closure.
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The lawsuit may require Hebrew Union College to justify its handling of campus assets under Ohio law.
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