Ball State student may proceed in COVID breach-of-contract class action against university
A student’s class-action lawsuit filed against Ball State University for COVID-related closures can proceed, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled.
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COA: Contractor not liable for worker’s slip and fall
A construction worker who slipped and fell while trying to step from a ladder onto a scaffolding platform was unable to regain his footing before the Court of Appeals of Indiana, which found the contractor’s focus on safety did not indicate a duty of care.
Father who tried to attend online CHINS hearing in person secures COA reversal
A Marion County father who mistakenly tried to attend a child in need of services hearing in person instead of online shouldn’t have been denied a new factfinding hearing, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled.
Trial court rules abortion ban violates state constitution
The ruling that blocked Indiana’s new abortion law brought a mix of reactions, the reopening of abortion clinics, a pledge to appeal and an indication that the fight over reproductive rights could be long and messy. In a Sept. 22 order, Special Judge Kelsey Hanlon enjoined enforcement of Senate Enrolled Act 1, finding the state’s […]
COA affirms for New Hampshire insurer in AES coverage dispute
An Indianapolis electricity company had its appeal zapped Monday by the Court of Appeals of Indiana after being denied a request for declaratory judgment in a coverage dispute against its former insurer.
Indianapolis reaches $200K settlement over Towne & Terrace housing complex
A nine-year battle between the city of Indianapolis and the not-for-profit homeowners association that oversees a troubled housing complex might be heading toward a resolution in the form of a $200,000 agreement.
COA again shuts down daughter’s arguments in trust dispute, orders appellate attorney fees
A longtime legal battle between siblings over their mother’s trust recently made its way back to the Court of Appeals of Indiana, where the sister lost yet again. The appellate court’s ruling also included a warning for the sister’s longtime counsel.
Prosecutor Mears, foe Carrasco face off over Indy crime
In a political panel at Castleton United Methodist Church on Tuesday evening, the two candidates for Marion County prosecutor clashed over how the office should be run.
Judges involved in 2019 White Castle shooting testify, gory details revealed
In bloody, emotional, and never-before-seen or heard detail, Indiana judges involved in the 2019 shooting at an Indianapolis White Castle testified on Monday and Tuesday in Marion Superior Judge Shatrese Flowers’ courtroom.
Pair of lawsuits sends Indiana abortion debate to court: Indiana Supreme Court sidestepped privacy right question in 2005 ruling
Less than a month after Indiana’s near-total abortion ban was signed into law, the battle for reproductive rights has moved to the state courts with two lawsuits challenging the new statute on constitutional and religious freedom grounds.
Indiana court hearing set after abortion ban takes effect
An Indiana judge won’t hear arguments until next week on a lawsuit seeking to block the state’s abortion ban, leaving that new law set to take effect on Thursday.
Study finds increasing rents, shrinking vacancy in Marion County rental units
Renters in Marion County have seen rent increases, on average, of $200 to $300 per month since the beginning of the pandemic, squeezing tenants while wages have increased at a much slower pace, according to a new study from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana.
2nd lawsuit challenges Indiana’s abortion ban on religious freedom grounds
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a second lawsuit today against the state’s new abortion law, claiming Senate Enrolled Act 1 violates Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Marion Co. prosecutor Republican candidate shares public safety plan
Using a former mass shooting site as a backdrop, Marion County prosecutor candidate Cyndi Carrasco on Wednesday unveiled her plan for improving public safety in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis man charged with murder in Dutch soldiers’ shooting
A 22-year-old Indiana man was charged Thursday with murder in the fatal shooting of a Dutch soldier and the wounding of two others in downtown Indianapolis.
COA affirms for title company in land purchase dispute
A complaint against a title company and its underwriter that was dismissed without an opportunity to amend was properly thrown out despite an error, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has affirmed.
COA: MMA doesn’t apply to woman’s claims for damages based on sexual assault
An Indiana woman who was sexually assaulted by a nurse during her stay at a Muncie hospital has failed to convince the Court of Appeals of Indiana that the state’s medical malpractice statute should apply to her claims for damages based on the sexual assault.
COA: Former pet company exec had no ownership interest
The former president of a company that manufactured animal and pet products has failed to convince the Court of Appeals of Indiana that along with being an executive at the company, he also held an ownership stake.
COA: Ex-husband rightfully granted motion to enforce settlement, owed appellate attorney fees
A woman who didn’t comply with the settlement agreement in her dissolution of marriage decree has failed to convince the Court of Appeals of Indiana that a trial court erred in granting a motion to enforce settlement.
COA: BMV can share infraction conviction info
Per Indiana Code, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles isn’t prohibited from disclosing records or information about traffic infraction convictions, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has affirmed.