Son graduated high school but not given diploma

[RMJPhillip]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

My son graduated from a private high school, with a 3.0 GPA, in May 2008. His physical high school diploma had to be returned because his name was not spelled correctly. When we returned the physical diploma we were told the new one would be reissued in 3 to 4 weeks. It has now December 2008 and still not diploma. After repeated discussion and assurances from the school that the corrected diploma would be issued soon, the school now suggests that we deal with the manufacturer to get the diploma. I do not know the law, but this seems to be the responsibility of the school. It now appears that the school is not going to do anything to rectify the situation. My question is do we have grounds for legal action or lawsuit against the school? What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[Ohiogal]

He graduated correct? A copy of his transcripts should show that, correct?

 

[Humusluvr]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

My son graduated from a private high school, with a 3.0 GPA, in May 2008. His physical high school diploma had to be returned because his name was not spelled correctly. When we returned the physical diploma we were told the new one would be reissued in 3 to 4 weeks. It has now December 2008 and still not diploma. After repeated discussion and assurances from the school that the corrected diploma would be issued soon, the school now suggests that we deal with the manufacturer to get the diploma. I do not know the law, but this seems to be the responsibility of the school. It now appears that the school is not going to do anything to rectify the situation. My question is do we have grounds for legal action or lawsuit against the school? What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

A well worded letter to the superintendent would work.

This is not something to sue over. There are no damages. And your legal fees would be humongous. The school could print out a copy and hand the diploma to you.

Have you called the manufacturer?

Did you proof the diploma in the first place? My school has each student look at how their name will be spelled, and then sign by it. Did your son do this?

 

[RMJPhillip]

Yes, we proofed the original spelling for the diploma. However, it was still issued incorrectly. In addition, we have been in contact with the manufacturer. However, that has not yielded any results.

 

[HomeGuru]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

My son graduated from a private high school, with a 3.0 GPA, in May 2008. His physical high school diploma had to be returned because his name was not spelled correctly. When we returned the physical diploma we were told the new one would be reissued in 3 to 4 weeks. It has now December 2008 and still not diploma. After repeated discussion and assurances from the school that the corrected diploma would be issued soon, the school now suggests that we deal with the manufacturer to get the diploma. I do not know the law, but this seems to be the responsibility of the school. It now appears that the school is not going to do anything to rectify the situation. My question is do we have grounds for legal action or lawsuit against the school? What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

**A: yes, sue for $1.2 million.

 

[RMJPhillip]

Thanks you Ohiogal and Humusluvr for your advice. I will write to the Superintendent. HomeGuru, please keep your sarcasm to yourself.

 

[HomeGuru]

Thanks you Ohiogal and Humusluvr for your advice. I will write to the Superintendent. HomeGuru, please keep your sarcasm to yourself.

**A: what is this world coming to when people want to sue a school for not getting a diploma.

 

[cyjeff]

Thanks you Ohiogal and Humusluvr for your advice. I will write to the Superintendent. HomeGuru, please keep your sarcasm to yourself.

wait a sec.

You were the one that wanted to know if you had grounds for a lawsuit. Exactly how much money did you have in mind... for a free diploma?

You sue for a dollar amount. How much were you damaged... in dollars?

 

[HomeGuru]

wait a sec.

You were the one that wanted to know if you had grounds for a lawsuit. Exactly how much money did you have in mind... for a free diploma?

You sue for a dollar amount. How much were you damaged... in dollars?

**A: good one.

 

[thedoctorisin]

You sue for a dollar amount. How much were you damaged... in dollars?

That would be the replacement cost to obtain a correctly spelled diploma.

 

[cyjeff]

So, let's see.

The replacement cost for a free diploma is... nothing?

Let's sue for nothing.

Lawyers are standing by...

 

[xylene]

Idiocy

So, let's see.

The replacement cost for a free diploma is... nothing?

Let's sue for nothing.

Lawyers are standing by...

Legal idiocy.

The measure of damages for an item is its value.

Not what it cost.

The cost to replace a diploma is NOT free - it can be quite high.

The poster could easily sue the printer in small claims for the error; for the cost of a replacement diploma.

I also do not recall reading where the poster stated they had received the diploma for free. I know I paid for my HS diploma.

 

[HomeGuru]

Legal idiocy.

The measure of damages for an item is its value.

Not what it cost.

The cost to replace a diploma is NOT free - it can be quite high.

The poster could easily sue the printer in small claims for the error; for the cost of a replacement diploma.

I also do not recall reading where the poster stated they had received the diploma for free. I know I paid for my HS diploma.

**A: under privity of contract, the OP would need to sue the school, not the printer.

 

[RMJPhillip]

For all of you cynics out there, the diploma is not free. The cost for the private school education was $60,000.

 

[xylene]

**A: under privity of contract, the OP would need to sue the school, not the printer.

Is your understanding that the diploma ordering contract is between the student and the printer?
Or between the school and the printer?
Or between the student and the school?