Amanda West, et al. v. ExamSoft Worldwide Inc. (consolidated multistate "Barmageddon" class actions)
1:14-cv-22950-UU (lead case in S.D. Fla.)
Court
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (Judge Ursula Ungaro)
Plaintiffs
Amanda West and similarly situated July 2014 bar exam takers in 43 states (excluding NJ, MA, U.S. Virgin Islands)
Defendants
ExamSoft Worldwide Inc.
Causes of action
Consumer fraud, negligence, breach of contract, related state-law claims
Settlement
$2,100,000
Allegations
SofTest software used during the July 28-29, 2014 bar exam in 43 states failed during essay-upload window, leaving thousands of test-takers unable to submit answers; ExamSoft failed to provide effective customer service and refused refunds.
Outcome / Status
Settled. Preliminary approval 5/12/2015; final approval 10/9/2015. Approximately $90 per claimant.
Appellate history
None