Chapman Settles Lawsuit by 98-Year-Old Philanthropist Over $12 million Donation

Chapman University has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a 98-year-old philanthropist who had charged that the university took advantage of his age to get him to donate $12 million for a technology building. University officials said donations from James and Catherine Emmi now will be used to create a scholarship fund. The agreement will resolve the suit, according to a brief statement issued Wednesday.