LA SIERRA: First Amendment cited in university lawsuit

The Press Enterprise By David Olson The legal wrangling in a case involving the resignations of three La Sierra University employees has veered into questions of religious freedom and the university’s accreditation. The three sued the university in July. They contend Ricardo Graham, the chairman of the La Sierra board and a top Seventh-day Adventist…

Church says La Sierra Employees Lawsuit is Without Merit

Educate Truth shares the following article from the Adventist Review as a service to readers: Outside counsel retained to defend school, leaders BY the Adventist Review staff: A July 28 lawsuit filed by three employees of La Sierra University, a Seventh-day Adventist Church-owned tertiary institution against its board chairman, the university and two officials of…

LSU, Pacific Union Conference and North American Division Sued

Educate Truth shares the following news from McCuneWright, LLP. On July 28, 2011, the law firm of McCuneWright, LLP, on behalf of Dr. Jeffry Kaatz, Dr. James Beach, and Dr. Gary Bradley, filed a complaint against all responsible parties as a result of actions taken against them and La Sierra University in a June 10,…

WASC Reviews LSU’s Accreditation

On July 19, 2011 La Sierra University issued a press release regarding an “action letter” from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in which WASC noted several points of concern over LSU’s handling of the recent resignation of four members of LSU’s board ( Link ).  WASC was especially concerned over the “divisions…