Family settle case after fatal grade error

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Ethan Scott Brown, 23, had been due to graduate on December 13, 2024, but was instead found dead in his bedroom by his mother, Tracy Scott, three months after he had been told he had not been awarded a grade required for graduation.

Ms Scott later discovered that he should have been awarded a 2:1 honours degree, prompting her to demand a fatal accident inquiry and launch a civil action against the university.

In a statement issued after settling the action, the family’s solicitor Aamer Anwar said: “It was only after Ethan’s family challenged the university’s handling of his academic results that an internal investigation established he had been incorrectly graded.

“The family were devastated to learn the mistake had passed through multiple levels of the university’s assessment and examination process without being detected.

“Despite Ethan disclosing concerns about his mental health, he was not provided with appropriate support by the university that may have saved his life.”

After the family met Scotland’s Education Minister Mairi McAllan, Mr Anwar added: “The government has been asked to look at all Scottish universities and see how big a problem exists.

“A fatal accident inquiry must take place. The family will not give up until there is a legacy of Ethan Brown, to ensure that no other students suffer as he did.”

A University of Glasgow spokesman said: “The university is profoundly sorry that Ethan tragically took his own life and fully understands the deep distress this has caused his family.”

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