Le Moyne College $243,206 COVID-19 Fee Settlement, Check If You Qualify — Germakovski v. Le Moyne College, Index No. 009143/2024

If you were a Le Moyne College undergrad enrolled in an in-person class during Spring 2020 and you were charged fees, you’re already covered — no claim form needed. Le Moyne agreed to pay $243,206 to settle claims that it kept charging Mandatory Comprehensive Fees and other fees after moving classes online for COVID-19. Your only real choice is how you get paid, and that deadline is October 19, 2026.

Le Moyne College Settlement — Key Facts

Settlement Amount	$243,206.00
Payment Deadline	No deadline to receive payment — it’s automatic. Optional Election Form (to choose payment method) due October 19, 2026
Who Qualifies	Le Moyne undergraduates charged tuition and/or Mandatory Comprehensive Fees and Academic and Incidental Fees, enrolled in at least one in-person, on-campus class during Spring 2020
Estimated Payout	A pro rata share of the Net Settlement Fund; exact per-person amount hasn’t been calculated yet
Proof Required (Yes/No)	No — payment is automatic for eligible Class Members
Settlement Status	Preliminarily approved August 20, 2026; awaiting Final Approval
Court & Case Number	Supreme Court of the State of New York, Onondaga County — Index No. 009143/2024
Law Alleged	Breach of contract, tied to Mandatory Comprehensive Fees and Academic and Incidental Fees (the original tuition-refund and unjust enrichment claims were dismissed June 10, 2025)
Administrator	Apex Class Action, LLC
Official Claim Site	LeMoyneCollegeSettlement.com
Last Updated	September 23, 2026

Who Is Le Moyne College and Why Is It Being Sued Over Spring 2020 Fees?

Le Moyne College is a small, private Jesuit college in Syracuse, New York, with roughly 2,800 undergraduates. Like nearly every college in the country, it shut its campus and moved classes online partway through Spring 2020 because of COVID-19 — but student Arthur Germakovski says Le Moyne kept charging full Mandatory Comprehensive Fees and Academic and Incidental Fees for services students could no longer use on campus. Le Moyne denies doing anything wrong, but agreed to settle rather than keep litigating.

What Did Le Moyne College Do to Students During Spring 2020?

Arthur Germakovski filed this lawsuit on September 5, 2024, on behalf of Le Moyne undergraduates, arguing the college broke its contract with students — and was unjustly enriched — by continuing to charge Mandatory Comprehensive Fees and Academic and Incidental Fees after moving instruction and campus services online for part of the semester.

The case narrowed fast. On June 10, 2025, the court dismissed the tuition-refund claim and the unjust enrichment claim entirely. What survived was narrower but still real: a breach of contract claim specifically over those two fee categories — the money students paid for campus facilities, activities, and support that stopped being available in person.

Le Moyne denies all of it and says it would keep fighting if the case went forward. Both sides reached a deal on April 20, 2026, rather than push through more litigation over a fee dispute from five years earlier.

A $243,206 fund split among thousands of students isn’t going to replace a semester — but it’s real money the college is handing back for services it didn’t fully deliver, without you having to lift a finger.

Who Qualifies for the Le Moyne College Settlement?

Here’s exactly how to know if this case includes you.

You qualify if:

• You were a Le Moyne undergraduate charged tuition and/or Mandatory Comprehensive Fees and Academic and Incidental Fees for Spring 2020
• You were enrolled in at least one in-person, on-campus class that semester
• Le Moyne’s own records list you as a Class Member — if you got a Notice by mail or email, you’re on that list

You do not qualify for a payment if:

• You enrolled only in online-only classes from the start of Spring 2020
• You paid no tuition or fees that semester
• You left Le Moyne before March 1, 2020

Le Moyne Students Who Transferred or Live Outside New York — Are You Still Covered?

Yes. Where you live now, or which school you attend today, doesn’t matter. What matters is whether Le Moyne’s own enrollment and billing records show you as an in-person, fee-paying undergraduate during Spring 2020 — that’s the only test.

⚠️ 26 days left to choose how you’re paid — after October 19, Le Moyne decides for you and defaults to a mailed paper check.

Not sure if you qualify for the Le Moyne College settlement? A free consultation with a consumer rights lawyer can help, though most students won’t need one, since payment here is automatic.

How Much Can Le Moyne College Settlement Class Members Get?

The settlement created a $243,206 Cash Settlement Fund. Before any student sees a dollar, the fund covers:

• Up to $81,068.66 in attorneys’ fees
• Up to $20,000 in litigation costs
• Up to $2,500 as a Service Award to Arthur Germakovski, the student who brought the case
• Settlement administration costs

Whatever’s left — the Net Settlement Fund — gets split on a pro rata basis among every eligible Class Member who doesn’t opt out. The administrator hasn’t published a per-person estimate yet, and with attorneys’ fees alone running close to a third of the total fund, individual payments are likely to be modest.

More filers doesn’t shrink your share the way it does in some settlements — you don’t have to file anything, and everyone eligible who stays in gets a cut automatically. Payments over $600 may appear on a 1099. Check with a tax professional.

That money is yours whether you do anything or not. The only thing you control is how it reaches you.

Le Moyne isn’t the only school that’s had to answer for Spring 2020 fees — the Illinois Tech $1,000,000 COVID tuition refund settlement follows the same automatic-payment structure, no claim form required either.

What Le Moyne College Class Members Need to Do — Step by Step

1. Nothing, if a mailed paper check works for you. Eligible Class Members are automatically included and don’t need to file anything.
2. If you’d rather get paid by Venmo, PayPal, or another electronic method, go to LeMoyneCollegeSettlement.com and open the Payment Election page.
3. Fill in your name, contact information, and your preferred payment method.
4. Submit online, by mail, fax, or email — whichever’s easiest.
5. Save your confirmation if you submit online.
6. Watch your mail or email after the Final Approval Hearing on December 17, 2026 for your payment.

⚠️ 26 days left to submit the Election Form — the deadline is October 19, 2026. Miss it, and Le Moyne mails you a paper check by default instead.

Should Le Moyne Class Members Opt Out or Object Before October 19, 2026?

What Opting Out of the Le Moyne Settlement Actually Means

Opting out means no payment, but you keep the right to sue Le Moyne yourself over these same fees. Most students shouldn’t opt out without talking to a lawyer first — a $243,206 fund split many ways is unlikely to be worth walking away from without a specific reason. The opt-out deadline is October 19, 2026, and your statement must be mailed or submitted through the settlement site with your name, address, phone number, and a clear statement that you’re opting out.

How to Object to the Le Moyne Settlement

Objecting keeps you in the class while telling the court you think the deal — or the requested attorneys’ fees — isn’t fair. Objections must be mailed to the Settlement Administrator, postmarked by October 19, 2026, and include your contact information, why you qualify as a Class Member, your specific grounds with supporting legal authority, and your signature.

Talk to a class action lawsuit attorney before October 19 if you’re considering either option.

Le Moyne College Settlement — Key Dates, 2026

Milestone	Date
Lawsuit Filed	September 5, 2024
Tuition Refund & Unjust Enrichment Claims Dismissed	June 10, 2025
Settlement Agreement Reached	April 20, 2026
Preliminary Approval Granted	August 20, 2026
Notice & Election Form Mailed	September 18, 2026
Election Form / Opt-Out / Objection Deadline	October 19, 2026
Final Approval (Fairness) Hearing	December 17, 2026, 11:00 a.m.
Expected Payment Date	Within 30 days of the Final Effective Date, after Final Approval and any appeals resolve

Le Moyne College Settlement — Frequently Asked Questions, Index No. 009143/2024

Do I need a lawyer to get my Le Moyne College settlement payment?

 No. Payment is automatic for eligible Class Members — you don’t need to file a claim or hire a lawyer. A lawyer only makes sense if you’re considering opting out to pursue your own claim.

Is the Le Moyne College settlement legitimate? 

Yes. It’s a $243,206 settlement in Germakovski v. Le Moyne College, Index No. 009143/2024, pending in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Onondaga County, and administered by Apex Class Action, LLC — not a scam.

When will Le Moyne settlement payments be sent? 

Not until after the Final Approval Hearing on December 17, 2026, and only once any appeals are resolved. The Settlement Administrator then has 30 days from the Final Effective Date to issue payments.

What if I missed the Le Moyne Election Form deadline? 

You still get paid — the Election Form only lets you choose Venmo, PayPal, or another electronic option instead of a mailed check. Miss the October 19, 2026 deadline, and Le Moyne mails you a physical check by default.

Will my Le Moyne settlement payment go on a 1099?

 Possibly, if your payment exceeds $600. Check with a tax professional about how to report it.

Why were my tuition refund claims dismissed from this case?

 The court dismissed Germakovski’s claims for a tuition refund and unjust enrichment on June 10, 2025. Only the breach of contract claims tied to Mandatory Comprehensive Fees and Academic and Incidental Fees survived, which is why this settlement covers fees, not tuition itself.

What happens if I don’t cash my Le Moyne settlement check? 

You have 180 days from the date on the check to cash it. After that, it’s void, and unclaimed funds go back to Le Moyne for a scholarship and emergency relief fund for current students.

Sources Used in This Le Moyne College Article

• Official Settlement Website — LeMoyneCollegeSettlement.com, administered by Apex Class Action, LLC: https://lemoynecollegesettlement.com/
• Settlement FAQ page (case history, eligibility, benefits, options): https://lemoynecollegesettlement.com/faqs
• Court Documents page: https://lemoynecollegesettlement.com/court-documents
• Payment Election page: https://lemoynecollegesettlement.com/payment-election
• Le Moyne College institutional background: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Moyne_College

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official Settlement Website and its FAQ page as of September 23, 2026. Last Updated: September 23, 2026.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.