<div><strong>CASE DISMISSED! On MAY 12, 2025 </strong>- <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/christine-breese-phd-3a73bb94_case-dismissed-may-12-2025-university-of-activity-7383375715561349120-4wn3/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">University of Metaphysical Sciences Lawsuit</a> UPDATE. The case is over. International Metaphysical Ministry Incorporated et al vs Wisdom of the Heart Church, Case #: 4:21-cv-08066-KAW was filed by <strong>International Metaphysical Ministry </strong>which<strong> </strong>runs <strong>University of Metaphysics </strong>and <strong>University of Sedona</strong>, accusing UMS of running specific Google ads.
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<div><strong>UMS produced its Google Ads negative keyword settings </strong>showing that International Metaphysical Ministry's names (including University of Metaphysics and University of Sedona) were on the list, which means the UMS had prevented ads or bids being run with those search terms.<strong> </strong>
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<div>The University of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/christine-breese-phd-3a73bb94_case-dismissed-may-12-2025-university-of-activity-7383375715561349120-4wn3/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Metaphysical Sciences lawsuit</a> was dismissed May 12, 2025.
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<div>Wisdom of the Heart 501(c)3 created, operates and owns <a href="https://www.metaphysicsuniversity.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>University of Metaphysical Sciences</strong></a> (UMS) in Arcata, California, USA. University of Metaphysical Sciences is a beautiful light in the world and makes the world a better place.
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<div><strong>Don't worry, UMS is never going away. </strong>If you are in your journey through your courses or enjoying one of our retreats, keep going and enjoy the journey!<strong> </strong>We are committed to our mission.
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<div><strong>The Timeline of University of Metaphysical Sciences Cases - History</strong>
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<div>Three filings appear in the federal record, University of Metaphysical Sciences <a href="https://UniversityofMetaphysicalSciencesLawsuit.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">lawsuit cases</a>:
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<div><strong>1st case 2017 - Transferred - University of Metaphysical Sciences Lawsuit</strong>
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<div>International Metaphysical Ministry Incorporated et al v. Schaefer et al, CASE #: 3:17-cv-08280-JJT. There was a request to take down UMS's website. 
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<div><em>"Defendants (UMS)… are to suspend the use of the URL www.metaphysicsuniversity.com (UMS's website)."</em> (Dkt. 2–1.)
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<div>Request was then withdrawn and case transferred to a California court. (Docket 104)
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<div><strong>2nd case 2018 - Dismissed - University of Metaphysical Sciences Lawsuit</strong>
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<div>International Metaphysical Ministry Incorporated et al v. Schaefer et al, CASE #: 4:2018cv04524-SBA. This case accused UMS of running Google ads it did not run. UMS showed its Google Ads negative keyword settings with IMM's names on the list, which prevents an advertiser's account from running ads or bids with those search terms. 
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<div>In 2019, a mutual trademark agreement was made, but had no liability and no money was exchanged. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dismissed-may-12-2025-university-metaphysical-lawsuit-breese-phd-mwl9e/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Case was dismissed</a>. 
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<div><strong>3rd case 2021 - Dismissed - University of Metaphysical Sciences Lawsuit</strong>
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<div>International Metaphysical Ministry Incorporated et al vs Wisdom of the Heart Church, Case #: 4:21-cv-08066-KAW. Again filed by International Metaphysical Ministry, doing business as University of Sedona and University of Metaphysics, accusing UMS of Google ads it did not run. UMS produced once again its Google Ads negative keyword list that showed International Metaphysical Ministry's names on the list. Negative keywords prevent ads or bids on the search terms on the list. <a href="https://universityofmetaphysicalscienceslawsuit.com/dismissal-university-of-metaphysical-sciences-lawsuit/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Case dismissed</a>. (Docket. 216)
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<div><strong>Each University of Metaphysical Sciences lawsuit was dismissed before reaching trial.</strong>
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<div>The final dismissal was entered May 12, 2025, officially closing all litigation.
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<div><strong>Dismissal and No Liability</strong>
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<div>The 2021–2025 string of 3 University of Metaphysical Sciences lawsuit cases ended with dismissal. UMS had never run the Google Ads its competitor alleged. At no point did any court find misconduct or liability on UMS’s part. There were no settlements involving payouts, and UMS has never been found to have done any wrongdoing by any court verdict.
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<div><strong>Stability and Mission</strong>
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<div>Throughout the proceedings, <a href="https://christinebreese007spirituality.medium.com/dismissed-galactic-comedy-university-of-metaphysical-sciences-lawsuit-c6b0aff52063" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UMS continued serving students</a> worldwide without interruption. Its accredited programs remained active, policies unchanged, and student services fully operational.
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<div>The university remains financially stable and committed to its founding purpose: providing accessible metaphysical education through spiritual integrity and scholarship.
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<div><strong>Frequently Asked Questions - University of Metaphysical Sciences legal history</strong>
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<div>All three lawsuits filed by International Metaphysical Ministry (2017, 2018, 2021) were either transferred or dismissed. None advanced to public hearings or trial, and no liability findings exist against UMS. International Metaphysical Ministry is UMS's competitor and runs University of Metaphysics and University of Sedona.
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<div><strong>UMS lawsuit facts</strong>
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<div>UMS has never been found guilty of misconduct or paid damages. The sole plaintiff across all filings was International Metaphysical Ministry (doing business as University of Metaphysics and University of Sedona). Public dockets verify each case with transfer and dismissal dates.
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<div><strong>Is there a legal dispute involving University of Metaphysical Sciences?</strong>
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<div>No current or pending cases exist. All previous disputes filed by International Metaphysical Ministry were dismissed, with the final closure with a May 12, 2025 dismissal.
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<div><strong>Was any case ever tried in court against UMS?</strong>
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<div>No. None of the competitor-filed cases reached trial. The cases were filed by International Metaphysical Ministry which also runs University of Metaphysics and University of Sedona. There were no hearings, no testimonies, and <a href="https://metaphysicsuniversity.com/linkedin-university-of-metaphysical-sciences-2020-2021-2022-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">no judgments</a> finding UMS liable.
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<div><strong>Who filed lawsuits against UMS and what trade names do they use?</strong>
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<div>Federal records list International Metaphysical Ministry (IMM) as plaintiff, operating the trade names University of Metaphysics and University of Sedona in Sedona, Arizona. (See Docket 1 in Case 3:17-cv-06280-JJT.)
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<div><strong>When was the final University of Metaphysical Sciences lawsuit dismissed?</strong>
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<div>May 12, 2025. This date marks the complete dismissal of all competitor-filed actions and closes the University of Metaphysical Sciences legal history of record.
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<div><strong>Any lawsuit alleges misconduct by University of Metaphysical Sciences?</strong>
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<div>No court ever found any misconduct by UMS. The public dockets show transfers and dismissals but no court verdict has ever been issued against UMS. The final case was dismissed May 12, 2025.
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<div><strong>How can I verify these outcomes?</strong>
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<div>Each case is listed in the <a href="https://christinebreese.substack.com/p/dismissed-may-12-2025-university" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">federal court public records</a> and can be reviewed via the PACER system or official dockets quoted above.
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<div><strong>Note:</strong> This article draws only from public U.S. court records and is provided for educational and historical reference. All information is verifiable through public dockets and filings.
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<div><strong>Any donation you make is tax deductible. We are a non profit organization.</strong> <a href="https://www.umsonline.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">University of Metaphysical Sciences</a> is a subsidiary of Wisdom of the Heart 501(c)3 and when you make a donation here, <strong>your receipt from Gofundme is tax deductible. </strong>Our non profit EIN number for your tax deduction is 56-2414607 if you should need that. If you have any questions please contact our office in in Arcata, CA. You will find us online or you can write to University of <a href="https://x.com/christinebreese/status/1977233375803871516" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Metaphysical Sciences</a>, Wisdom of the Heart Church, P.O. Box 4505, Arcata, CA, 95518
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