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.
Successful Defense of Health District in an Appeal By Homeowners
Duncan Forsyth
Jennifer Pedevillano successfully defended a Local Health District in an appeal by the homeowners. The Local Health District reviewed the homeowners' application to perform certain improvements to a residential property
concluded the homeowners' proposed improvements did not meet the requirements of the Public Health Code. The homeowners appealed to the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health. Attorney Pedevillano represented the Local Health District at a hearing in front of a Public Health Hearing Officer. The Hearing Officer agreed with the Local Health District's denial of the application
found the requirements of the Public Health Code could not be met. The Hearing Officer dismissed the homeowners' appeal.
Summary Judgment Obtained in Favor of Bus Company
Nicole Tung
Jennifer Pedevillano successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of a bus company involved in a motor vehicle accident. The plaintiff asserted claims of negligence, recklessness,
vicarious liability against the driver of the school bus
the bus company after the plaintiff's motorcycle struck the back of a school bus. The plaintiff's theory of liability was disproved through depositions establishing the bus driver never changed lanes
was in control of his vehicle at all times. After oral argument, the Court granted summary judgment
found there was insufficient evidence from which a factfinder could infer the driver was negligent or reckless in the manner claimed by the plaintiff
therefore the bus company could not be vicariously liable. The defendants' motion for summary judgment was granted in its entirety.
