DePape v. Trinity Health Systems, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER REGARDING BENCH TRIAL ON THE MERITS

BENNETT, Chief Judge.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION.589

II. FINDINGS OF FACT.590

III. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW.601

A. Count I: Promissory Estoppel.602

B. Count II: Breach-of-Contract.603

C. Count III: Negligence.605

D. Count IV: Legal Malpractice .608

1. Failure to pursue H-1B visa.608

2. Failure to communicate and advise.609

a. Breach of duty.609

b. Causation . co i-H CO .

c. Damages. ^ tH to .

i. Lost income . ^ tH CO .

ii. Emotional distress. to t — t CD .

IV. CONCLUSION. .617

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