Civil Enforcement Lawsuits

Newton University

The judgment remains completely unsatisfied and has been deemed uncollectible within the state of Hawaii. Although incorporated in Hawaii, NU was based in the state of Washington and/or British Columbia, Canada. NU’s Hawaii corporation was dissolved on December 12, 2002.

Pacific Buddhist University

PBU's Hawaii corporation was dissolved on January 25, 2008. Civil penalties due under the judgment have been paid in full.

Pacific Southern University

Civil penalties due under the judgment have been paid in full. Although incorporated in Hawaii, PSU was based in the state of California. PSU’s Hawaii corporation was dissolved on April 7, 2004 by court order.

Pacific Western University (Hawaii) aka American PacWest International University

Judgment in favor of the State was entered on May 9, 2006.

Pacific Western University (Hawaii)

Costs of investigation due under the judgment have been paid in full.

Pacific Yale University

The judgment is unsatisfied and has been deemed uncollectible in the State of Hawaii. Pacific Yale University has apparently changed its name to Pylon University. This school is run from either California or South Korea and we suggest you consult with the appropriate authorities in those jurisdictions for further information.

Pickering University

The judgment remains completely unsatisfied and has been deemed uncollectible within the state of Hawaii. Although incorporated in Hawaii, PU was based in the state of California and/or Missouri. PU’s Hawaii corporation was dissolved by court order on May 16, 2003.

Prescott College for Business and Leadership Studies

The judgments remain completely unsatisfied and have been deemed uncollectible within the state of Hawaii. Although incorporated in Hawaii, PC was based in the state of Michigan. PU’s Hawaii foreign corporation registration was withdrawn on February 28, 2001.

San Francisco International University

San Francisco International University's Hawaii corporation was dissolved on November 9, 2006. This corporation was and is not responsible for the website located at sfiu-edu.com

South Pacific University

The judgment against SPU remains completely unsatisfied and has been deemed uncollectible within the state of Hawaii. Although incorporated in Hawaii, SPU was based in the state of California. SPU’s Hawaii corporation was dissolved on July 24, 2002. The civil penalties due under the judgment against Curtis Smith have been paid in full.

Southern California Polytechnic University

The judgments remain completely unsatisfied and have been deemed uncollectible within the state of Hawaii. Although incorporated in Hawaii, SCPU was based in the state of California and/or China. SCPU’s Hawaii corporation was dissolved by court order on March 12, 2003. SCPU was operated by the same individuals who operated Southwest International University of Nevada and Trinity College of Science & Management of Southwest International University and the cases were eventually consolidated.

Southern Pacific University

Civil penalties due under the judgment have been paid in full. Although incorporated in Hawaii, SPU was based in Malaysia. SPU’s Hawaii corporation was dissolved on October 28, 2003.

Southwest International University

Eligible Southwest International University students/graduates may request restitution by filing a complaint with the Office of Consumer Protection. The deadline for submitting requests is October 27, 2006.

Southwest International University of Nevada

The judgments remain completely unsatisfied and have been deemed uncollectible within the state of Hawaii. Although incorporated in Hawaii, SWIUNV was based in the state of California and/or China. SWIUNV’s Hawaii corporation was dissolved by court order on March 28, 2003. SWIUNV was operated by the same individuals who operated Southern California Polytechnic University and Trinity College of Science & Management of Southwest International University and the cases were eventually consolidated. This university is unrelated to Southwest International University.

St. Mary's School of Medicine

This school ceased all operations in or from Hawaii following the entry of the consent judgment.

Stanton University

Civil penalties due under the judgment have been paid in full. Although incorporated in Hawaii, SU was based in the state of Texas and/or British Columbia, Canada. SU’s Hawaii corporation was dissolved on March 28, 2002.

Stewart University of America

The judgment remains completely unsatisfied and has been deemed uncollectible within the state of Hawaii. Although incorporated in the District of Columbia, SUA was actually based in Santa Clara, CA. SUA's certificate of authority to conduct business as a foreign corporation in Hawaii has been ordered revoked.

Thomas Jefferson University

 

Trinity College of Science & Management of Southwest International University

The judgments remain completely unsatisfied and have been deemed uncollectible within the state of Hawaii. Although incorporated in Hawaii, TC was based in the state of California and/or China. TC’s Hawaii corporation was dissolved by court order on March 28, 2003. TC was operated by the same individuals who operated Southern California Polytechnic University and Southwest International University and the cases were eventually consolidated. This university is unrelated to Southwest International University.

United States Open University

Civil penalties due under the judgment have been paid in full. Although incorporated in Hawaii, USOU was based in the state of California or South Dakota. USOU’s Hawaii corporation was dissolved on March 25, 2004.