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University Duty to Stop Hazing | Spokane News
The Washington Supreme Court just ruled that universities have a legal duty to protect students from hazing — a landmark decision stemming from the tragic death of freshman Sam Martinez in 2019 at a WSU fraternity. The court found WSU had a “special relationship” with the fraternity, especially given its historical support and endorsement of Greek life, making it potentially liable. While the ruling doesn’t determine whether WSU actually breached that duty, it sets a powerful precedent: schools can’t hide behind “off-campus” claims when they knowingly foster environments where dangerous…
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