Co-ed’s Suit Against Wisconsin U. Dormitory Still Pending

Possibilities for a settlement out of court in the $10,000 Langdon hall-Gordon law suit were definitely quashed Tuesday afternoon, when Michael Wittenburg, Milwaukee, attorney for Mildred L. Gordon, a student in the university and plaintiff in the “discrimination” action, declared emphatically that “we shall not ask any quarter in the procedure of the case.”

“We have endeavored to avoid a disagreeable situation to both parties,” stated Mr. Wittenburg over long distance telephone, “and the defense has repeatedly refused to act as gentlemen in the matter. When the attorneys for the Mendota Building corporation have insisted upon neglecting my communications, and dealing through third parties, a peaceful settlement is impossible. They have entirely disregarded professional courtesy at every point, and we do not intend to ask for any quarter,” he concluded.

William Ryan, Madison, representing the owners of Langdon hall, a university women’s dormitory, professed ignorance of any action coming from the plaintiff’s attorney. Asked whether he thought outside settlement was still possible, he refused to commit himself, saying:

“We didn’t ask to start this disagreeable affair. My clients have had no indication of a willingness to go through with a peaceful settlement. In my opinion, the plaintiff should be willing to settle outside of court; it is tremendously embarrassing to his client,” stated Mr. Ryan.

With Judge Carl Z. Luse, before whose court the case is cheduled to appear, not sitting in session, opinion has been that the suit will be delayed until next December for trial. Indications, however, have been made by the attorney for the plaintiff, that a move will soon be made to hasten the proceedings.