A trial court ruled correctly that three Jasper County farms could recover damages from a seed company under promissory estoppel, but the court improperly calculated those damages, the Court of Appeals of Indiana ruled Wednesday.
A man who was hit and tased by law enforcement after his mother requested a wellness check failed to convince the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals that the sheriff’s deputies entered the home unlawfully and used excessive force.
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Brandi S. Bare v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
22A-CR-2879
Criminal. Affirms Brandi Bare’s convictions of operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death and reckless homicide, and her 57-year aggregate sentence. Finds Bare waived her ability to directly appeal her convictions following a guilty plea. Also finds Bare has not met her burden to establish that her sentence is inappropriate.
A trio of men linked to an Indianapolis drug trafficking ring failed to sway the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, as the appellate court affirmed Monday a lower court’s convictions and sentencing on methamphetamine distribution-related charges.
A split ruling from the Indiana Supreme Court late last month has left the door open to both individual future challenges and further restrictions to the state’s near-total abortion ban.
A woman’s allegations that her doctor committed sexual misconduct against her did not fall under the Medical Malpractice Act, the Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed in allowing the case to proceed without going before a medical review panel.
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Jatinder K. Kansal, M.D., P.C. v. Taylor Krieter
22A-CT-2646
Civil tort. Affirms the Lake Superior Court’s denial of Dr. Jatinder Kansal’s motion to dismiss Taylor Krieter’s complaint alleging battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Finds that assuming sexual misconduct occurred as Krieter alleged, it was wholly unrelated to the provision of medical care, so she is not claiming medical malpractice, the Medical Malpractice Act doesn’t apply and the trial court has subject-matter jurisdiction.
A split 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a prisoner’s habeas petition after 5,700 days of accrued good time credit were revoked and his prison release date was extended by more than 15 years following his assault of a correctional officer.
After major blows to his agenda by the Supreme Court, President Joe Biden is intent on making sure voters will have the final say.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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In the Matter of the Adoption of G.J., Minor Child, D.A. v. D.J. (mem. dec.)
22A-AD-2828
Adoption. Affirms LaGrange Circuit Court’s ruling that that the consent of D.J., father of G.J., was required for the adoption of the child by D.A., the child’s stepfather. Finds D.A. has not overcome the presumption that a trial court’s ruling in an adoption case is correct. Also, finds evidence in the record supporting the trial court’s conclusion.
Susie Talevski’s father was the catalyst behind the decision in Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County, et al. v. Talevski, which held that the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act creates individually enforceable rights.
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Edwin Joseph Rigaud v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
22A-CR-2545
Criminal. Affirms Edwin Rigaud’s conviction for misdemeanor reckless driving. Finds the evidence presented of Riguad driving past a stationary school bus with an extended stop arm was sufficient to support the conviction. Judge Elizabeth Tavitas concurs in result without opinion.