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NewsTampa Bay TimesSeptember 6, 2026Hillsborough

Former students sue Riggs College of Allied Health Sciences over alleged deceptive practices

Four former students have filed a lawsuit against the Central Florida-based Riggs College of Allied Health Sciences, alleging the school systematically misled them, arbitrarily blocked them from taking national licensing exams, and extended program lengths beyond promised timelines. The school, which is currently on state probation, is accused of failing to provide adequate clinical training while charging high tuition rates without offering financial aid.

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Why It Matters

The lawsuit highlights ongoing regulatory challenges in Florida's private nursing education sector, where students face significant financial and career risks due to alleged mismanagement and low passage rates on national licensing exams.

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personRobert Mactavish“Attorney representing the four former students.”personAli Kamalzadeh“Attorney representing Riggs College.”personAbiola Adekunle“Owner and administrator of Riggs College.”organizationCommission for Independent Education“Division of the state education department overseeing unaccredited schools.”organizationFlorida Board of Nursing“State regulatory body for nursing education.”organizationRiggs College of Allied Health Sciences“Private, unaccredited nursing school in Central Florida.”organizationSeminole State College“Public college used as a comparison for tuition and pass rates.”personOladimeji Adekunle“Owner and president of Riggs College.”organizationAmerica Health Care Inc.“Former school owned by Oladimeji Adekunle involved in a 2011 Pennsylvania lawsui”