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University of Chicago seeks to dismiss lawsuit over $100 million gift, files counterclaim against benefactor

CHICAGO - The court dispute between the University of Chicago and one of its largest donors is escalating as the university fired back against a lawsuit aiming to negate a $100 million donation to the school.

In a series of court filings late last week, the university is seeking to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Thomas L. Pearson and the Pearson Family Members Foundation, which accused the university of improperly managing

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