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Clark-Floyd Landfill, LLC v. Ricky Gonzalez, Yvonne Gonzalez, Robert Scoles, and Tamara Scoles, on Behalf of Themselves and All Others Similarly Situated
19A-CT-2680
Civil tort. Affirms the Clark Circuit Court’s certification of Ricky Gonzalez, Yvonne Gonzales, Robert Scoles, and Tamara Scoles’ complaint against Clark Floyd Landfill, LLC as a class action. Finds, among other things, that the trial court did not apply an incorrect legal standard in determining whether to certify the class action. Also finds the trial court’s adoption of the Homeowners’ class definition is supported by substantial evidence.
Harley R. Crane, Jr. v. State of Indiana
19A-CR-2292
Criminal. Remands the sentencing order for Harley Crane Jr. for his conviction of Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana to the Marion Superior Court. Orders its sentencing order amended to reflect that Crane was also found not guilty of Class A misdemeanor invasion of privacy.
Dawn (Gruca) Jones v. Steven Alan Gruca
19A-DR-2484
Domestic relation. Affirms the Hendricks Superior Court’s denial of Dawn Jones’ motion to modify child custody. Finds the dissolution court’s decision to deny Jones’ motion is supported by substantial evidence and that the trial court did not deny the parties their constitutional rights when it ordered them to work with a parenting coordinator prior to filing future motions or petitions with the court.
Steven D. Warren, Jr. v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
19A-CR-2256
Criminal. Affirms Steven Warren’s convictions in Allen Superior Court of Level 2 felony possession of cocaine with intent to deal and Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Finds that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in ordering the parties to provide supplemental argument, or in denying his motion to continue the trial or that he was prejudiced by the denial. Finds sufficient evidence to support Warren’s conviction. Lastly, concludes that because the affidavit was supported by probable cause, does not need to address whether the good-faith exception applies.
Seth Lukasha v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
20A-CR-5
Criminal. Affirms Seth Lukasha’s conviction in Decatur Superior Court of Class A misdemeanor carrying a handgun without a license. Finds sufficient evidence to support the conviction.
In the Matter of the Involuntary Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship of: Mi.T. and Ma.T. (Minor Children), and G.T. (Mother), et al. v. The Indiana Department of Child Services (mem. dec.)
20A-JT-181
Juvenile termination. Affirms the termination of G.T. and S.T.’s parental rights to MA.T. and Mi.T. Finds neither mother nor father was denied due process of law and that the Greene Circuit Court did not commit fundamental error.
Dillon G. Jackson v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
19A-CR-3079
Criminal. Affirms Dillon Jackson’s aggregate eight-year sentence for conviction of Level 5 felony reckless homicide and Level 6 felony pointing a firearm. Finds the imposition of the sentence in Delaware Circuit Court was not error.
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