More than a dozen Ohio college students and employees have filed lawsuits against their universities challenging what they say are "unreasonable" and "discriminatory" COVID-19 policies.
The plaintiffs are represented by the same Akron-based law firm and financially backed by a statewide advocacy organizationthat challenges vaccine mandates.
Mendenhall Law Group filed a civil lawsuit last month against Ohio University in Athens County Common Pleas Court on behalf of 16 plaintiffs seeking relief from what they say are OU's unlawful COVID-19 vaccine, masking and testing requirements.
"You can't treat someone differently based on whether they have been vaccinated or not," said Warner Mendenhall, one of the attorneys representing the plaintiffs.
Ohio University spokesman Jim Sabin said the school is looking forward to presenting its case in court.
"The University believes its actions addressing community health concerns brought on by the pandemic are necessary, scientifically supported, and legally valid," Sabin said.
The law firm filed similar lawsuits against Bowling Green, Miami and the University of Cincinnati in November and December.
All four universities started requiring students, staff and faculty members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for fall semester.
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