Monday, June 3, 2002
Southeastern University of the Health Sciences, Inc. v. Keith M. Sharick

no. 01-969

Dade County


Sharick was dismissed from the University's osteopathic program before his graduation, allegedly because of using improper medical techniques. He sued on a variety of grounds, including a claim for future wages for a "lost career," but the trial judge dismissed this particular claim. A jury eventually awarded him only about $81,000 in reimbursement for a portion of the tuition he had paid. The Third District Court reversed and ordered a new trial that included the question of damages for lost future wages.