Woman, 96, Tentatively Settles Cal State Donation Dispute

Published on June 19, 2024

A 96-year-old woman has tentatively settled her lawsuit alleging she was coerced into making a $25 million donation to music education at Cal State Long Beach by a former 49er Foundation executive and others associated with the university. Regena Cole’s Long Beach Superior Court lawsuit against the Board of Trustees of California State University and the CSULB 49er Foundation alleged financial elder abuse, fraud, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment. She sought at least $500,000 in damages and a court order declaring the agreement void. On June 12, attorneys in the case filed joint court papers with Judge Michael P. Vicencia notifying him of the “conditional” accord and asking for his approval during a hearing scheduled July 29. No terms were divulged....

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