Sanford–Brown Institute – Ft. Lauderdale
Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2013
New York Attorney General settlement
Career Education Corporation agreed to a settlement that included a $9.25 million restitution fund for students allegedly misled during the 2009–2012 school years.
2011
Career-placement audit identifies widespread problems
An external audit of Career Education Corporation's career-placement office found widespread problems and was followed by the chief executive's resignation and the dismissal of 15 career-services employees.
2008
Medical-assistant program deceptive-enrollment litigation
Four nursing students filed a class-action lawsuit alleging deceptive conduct in inducing students to enroll in a medical-assistant program; the case was granted class-action status in late 2010.
2007
Former-student allegations concerning recruitment and credit transfer
Former students alleged that Sanford–Brown and Career Education Corporation used aggressive or misleading recruiting tactics and misrepresented credit transferability, curriculum, training, and faculty.