Grand Valley State University Settles Guinea Pig Lawsuit For $40,000

Grand Valley State University won't admit to violating a federal housing policy by initially denying a student's request to live with a guinea pig, but the Michigan school is handing over $40,000 anyway. Kendra Velzen, a 28-year-old GVSU student, sued the institution last year because it would not let her keep Blanca, her "emotional support animal," in her residence hall and take the guinea pig with her to common areas. Velzen has chronic depression and uses a pacemaker, according to CBS Detroit...