A Michigan State University professor can sue two trustees for their role in a targeted campaign against him, a federal judge ruled recently.
Judge Hala Jarbou dismissed Professor Jack Lipton’s lawsuit against the board of trustees except for his claims against Trustee Rema Vassar in her personal and official capacity. His claim against Trustee Dennis Denno in his official capacity also remains, according to the May 28 ruling.
As previously reported by The College Fix, controversy began in October 2023, while Lipton (pictured, left) served as faculty senate chair. He delivered a letter on behalf of the faculty senate criticizing Vassar (pictured, right), then the chair of the board, for allegations of unethical conduct.