Dispute about heating food in microwave escalates to lawsuit and $200,000 settlement at University of Colorado

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@Avery Clifton in Colorado Independent

The first incident occurred on Sept. 5, 2023, when Prakash used a microwave to heat his lunch, palak paneer, in the Hale Science building. The anthropology department’s main office is housed in the building. Prakash said using the microwave was a common practice for students and faculty in the anthropology department.

The complaint claims two administrative assistants entered the kitchen and one remarked how “pungent” Prakash’s food smelled. The same administrator said there was a rule against heating foods with strong odors in the kitchen.

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