Halloran Sage recently received a defendants’ verdict in an action filed by a former student of a private university’s graduate medical program. The student had nearly completed his four years of study and clinical practice when, about a month before graduation, the school learned he had been convicted of a felony involving fraud. After a disciplinary hearing in accordance with the Student Handbook, the university ultimately dismissed him from the school only days before graduation. After his dismissal, he filed a lawsuit against the university and individual faculty members claiming breach of an educational contract, breach of an implied contract, detrimental reliance, unjust enrichment, negligent misrepresentation, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, and a violation of CUTPA. Prior to trial, Halloran Sage obtained summary judgment on the claims for intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
Lead trial attorney Jennifer Pedevillano was assisted by Duncan Forsyth – who was the lead contact partner for the university’s insurance company throughout the case. Halloran Sage attorneys worked closely with in-house counsel to ensure the university’s interest would be protected in this case and position the university for success in future dismissal matters as well.