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The owner of the former plastics recycling company in Richmond where a massive industrial fire took place in April is seeking dismissal of a class-action lawsuit against him and the company.
Indiana Rep. Jim Lucas had THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, in his blood the day he was arrested for hitting a guardrail and driving the wrong way on an interstate entrance ramp, according to a state toxicology report.
Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing female gymnasts including Olympic medalists, was stabbed multiple times during an altercation with another inmate at a federal prison in Florida.
After major blows to his agenda by the Supreme Court, President Joe Biden is intent on making sure voters will have the final say.
Court of Appeals of Indiana
John Simpson and Monroe LLC v. Brown County Board of Commissioners; Chuck Braden, in his official capacity; Diana Biddle, in her official capacity; and Jerry Pittman, in his official capacity
22A-PL-3102
Civil plenary. Affirms the Bartholomew Circuit Court’s dismissal of John Simpson and Monroe LLC’s complaint against the Brown County Board of Commissioners and its members. Finds that Simpson’s claim sounding in tort is barred as a matter of law. Also finds the trial court did not err when it dismissed Simpson’s complaint pursuant to Indiana Trial Rule 12(B)(6).
A man injured while performing contract work for a barge company failed to convince the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn summary judgment for the company.
Indiana University Maurer School of Law has announced a partnership with Indiana University Northwest on a new program for graduates interested in a legal education.
A trial court ruled correctly when it granted the Brown County Board of Commissioners’ motion to dismiss a contractor’s complaint in a case centered around bidding for a hiking trail, the Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed Friday.
A white gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack on Hispanic shoppers at a Walmart in a Texas border city was sentenced Friday to 90 consecutive life sentences but could still face more punishment, including the death penalty.
Only three days remain to submit your nominations for Indiana Lawyer’s inaugural Diversity in Law awards program.
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita criticized Target’s Pride campaign in a letter released Thursday, claiming the corporation is infringing on states’ ability to “safeguard citizens.”
A judge has sentenced an Indiana man to 41 years in prison for his role in a 2017 van crash that killed a 6-year-old girl.
Federal prosecutors say a former Indiana congressman should pay nearly $1.4 million to cover the legal bills of companies forced to incur expenses when he was prosecuted on insider trading charges.
Donald Trump’s valet, Walt Nauta, pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he helped the former president hide classified documents from federal authorities, appearing with a new Florida-based lawyer to represent him as the case moves forward.
Seafood restaurant group Red Lobster LLC could not net a reversal from the Court of Appeals of Indiana on a ruling denying its motion for summary judgment in a negligence case.
A reasonable jury could conclude a railroad company knew or should have known about a defective switch that led to a worker’s injury, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in reversing a lower court’s grant of summary judgment.
A student who claimed her constitutional rights were violated when she was allegedly sexually assaulted and harassed on a police ride-along can bring a claim against a Hammond police officer, but not the city’s chief of police.
In what is possibly the first lawsuit filed following the enactment of Indiana’s new statute restricting physician noncompetes, an Allen County doctor is suing his former employer to stop the enforcement of a noncompete clause.
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Red Lobster Restaurants LLC, and Progressive Flooring Services, Inc., and Dwayne Featheroff v. Abigail Fricke
22A-CT-2221
Civil tort. Affirms the Marion Superior Court’s denial of Red Lobster Restaurants LLC’s motion for summary judgment in a personal injury action filed against it by Abigail Fricke. Finds the trial court did not abuse its discretion when it denied Red Lobster’s motion to strike Fricke’s affidavit. Also finds the trial court did not err when it denied Red Lobster’s motion for summary judgment because Fricke had standing to bring suit in her own name, and a genuine issue of material fact exists regarding whether Fricke intentionally concealed her personal injury lawsuit from the bankruptcy court.