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Brown University Sued for Negligence After December 2025 Campus Shooting

April 30, 2026
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Brown University Sued for Negligence After December 2025 Campus Shooting

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Three Brown University students injured in a December 2025 shooting on the Providence campus filed negligence lawsuits alleging the school ignored warnings about the shooter and failed to provide adequate security. The plaintiffs claim insufficient cameras, unrestricted building access, and lack of investigation contributed to the breach of duty. Each plaintiff seeks at least $10,000 in compensatory and punitive damages.

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