Cases
Rep Matters: University Successfully Defended in Graduate Student's Dismissal Lawsuit
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
clinical practice when, about a month before graduation, the school learned he was convicted of a felony involving fraud. After a disciplinary hearing in accordance with the Student H
book, the university ultimately dismissed him from the school only days before graduation. After his dismissal, he filed a lawsuit against the university
individual faculty members claiming breach of an educational contract, breach of an implied contract, detrimental reliance, unjust enrichment, negligent misrepresentation, intentional
negligent infliction of emotional distress,
a violation of CUTPA. Prior to trial Halloran & Sage obtained summary judgment on the claims for intentional
negligent infliction of emotional distress. Lead trial attorneys Stephen P. Fogerty
Jennifer Pedevillano were assisted by Daniel Krisch, Dan LaBelle, Logan Carducci
Chelsea Choi throughout the case. Duncan Forsyth was the lead contact partner for the university's insurance company. Halloran & Sage attorneys worked closely with in-house counsel to ensure the university's interest would be protected in this case
position the university for success in future dismissal matters as well.
Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority v. Refuse Gardens, 229 Conn. 455 (1994)
Phillip v. Fairfield University, 118 F.3d 131 (2nd Cir. 1997)
Sanitary Services Corporation v. Meehan, 235 Conn. 393 (1955)
United States v. Abu-Jihaad, 630 F.3d 102 (2nd Cir. 2010), cert den. _ U.S. _, 131 S.Ct. 3062 (2011)
United States v. Bouyea, 152 F.3d 192 (2nd Cir. 1998)
Scott v. Bar Examining Committee, 220 Conn. 393 (1992)
Elections Review Com. Of Eighth Utilities Dist. v. Freedom of Information Commission, 219 Conn. 685 (1991)
Friedman v. Conn. Bar Examining Comm., 77 Conn. App. 526, appeal dismissed, 270 Conn. 457 (2004)
Middlesex Ins. Co. v. Rady, 34 Conn. App. 679 (1994)
Sponzo v. Zoning Board of Appeals, 18 Conn. App. 814, appeal dismissed, 211 Conn. 808 (1989)
Fuji Film USA Inc., 640 F. Supp.2d 300 (SDNY 2009)
United States v. Abu-Jihaad, 600 F.Supp.2d 362 (DConn 2009)
Contois v. Able Industries, 523 F.Supp.2d 155 (DConn 2007)
Machnik v. Buffalo Pumps, Inc., 506 F.Supp.2d 99 (DConn 2007)
United States v. Estrada, 430 F.3d 606 (2nd Cir. 2005)
