Trump University controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2016
Settlement of consumer litigation
Three lawsuits involving the business and Donald Trump were settled for $25 million after years of allegations concerning misleading marketing and aggressive sales practices.
2013
New York deceptive-practices lawsuit
The New York attorney general alleged that Trump University operated a bait-and-switch scheme and made false claims to persuade consumers to buy expensive programs.
2010
Regulatory challenge to university designation
New York officials alleged that the business was misleading consumers by using the word university without the required charter or authorization. The company subsequently changed its name.