Sorensen v. Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Inc.

Because the district court properly granted Sorensen’s motion for summary judgment and denied Trinity’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, I respectfully dissent. In my view, Trinity did cause substantial damage to Sorensen by disrupting her retirement plans, which were made with the active advice and assistance of Trinity. The Summary Plan is the “contract” between these parties because Trinity is estopped from asserting otherwise. Trinity breached the contract, including the covenant of good faith and fair dealing contained therein. Further, Trinity is responsible to Sorensen…