Owner of Indiana day care where infant died gets probation
The owner of an Indianapolis day care where an infant died in 2016 while strapped into a car seat and left alone in an empty room has been ordered not to work in child care.
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Woman pleads not guilty to neglect after crash kills kids
The mother of two young southern Indiana children killed when her SUV collided with a freight train has pleaded not guilty to charges including neglect.
Trial set to start in 9-year-old’s starvation death
Trial proceedings are set to begin in Terre Haute Monday for one of four adults charged in connection with a 9-year-old boy’s starvation death earlier this year.
Opinions Aug. 15, 2017
Indiana Supreme Court
The Board of Commissioners of Union County, Indiana v. Joe McGuinness, in his official capacity as Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Transportation and the Indiana Department of Transportation
81S01-1708-PL-529
Civil plenary. Affirms the Union Circuit Court’s dismissal of the Board of Commissioners of Union County’s complaint for declaratory judgment and an injunction against the commissioner of the Indiana Department of Transportation and the department itself. Finds Union County did not have standing to sue INDOT for injury done to its residents.
Opinions Aug. 11, 2017
Indiana Supreme Court
In the Matter of: Gillian DePrez Keiffner
49S00-1509-DI-522
Disciplinary. Enters judgment in favor of Gillian DePrez Keiffner. Finds the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission has not met its burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that Keiffner violated Indiana Professional Conduct Rules 3.4(e) and 8.4(d).
COA: Doctor’s report to DCS not protected by anti-SLAPP statute
A doctor who reported medical child abuse to the Department of Child Services was not protected by the state’s anti-SLAPP statute, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Friday in a case of first impression.
Trial delayed over newborn’s death in college dorm bathtub
An Elkhart woman’s trial on charges of murder and neglect related to her newborn son’s death has been postponed until next year.
Couple found with 111 cats in home pleads guilty to neglect
A central Indiana couple who lived in a house with 111 cats pleaded guilty to child neglect charges but avoided any jail time.
Appeals court affirms battery, neglect convictions despite errors
The Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld a man’s battery and neglect convictions after finding that any error in the admission of certain testimony and evidence was harmless due because the properly admitted evidence was sufficient to prove the man’s guilt.
Indiana man charged in crash that killed girl, 6
A central Indiana man accused of causing a highway crash near Muncie that killed his girlfriend's 6-year-old daughter has been formally charged in the deadly crash.
Indiana high court rejects appeal in malnourished teen case
The Indiana Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal of a central Indiana woman who pleaded guilty to neglecting her 15-year-old granddaughter, who was found covered in feces and weighing only 52 pounds.
Indiana woman pleads guilty in abuse death of daughter, 3
A southern Indiana woman has pleaded guilty in her 3-year-old daughter's abuse death and injuries suffered by the girl's older sibling.
Uber gains leverage against drivers with ruling on arbitration
Uber Technologies Inc.’s arbitration agreements were largely ruled by an appeals court to be valid and enforceable in a decision that undercuts drivers’ efforts to secure the benefits and protections of employees.
House to vote on Sept. 11 lawsuit bill opposed by Saudi Arabia
The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote this week on Senate-passed legislation that would allow families of the Sept. 11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia for liability in the attacks.
Man whose truck dragged dog 5 miles to death out of jail
An Evansville man convicted of threatening a woman who stopped his truck after it had dragged a dog more than 5 miles to its death is free after already serving his sentence.
Committee to weigh new courts, changes for existing courts
The next meeting of the General Assembly’s Interim Study Committee on Courts and the Judiciary will consider requests for new courts and changes to existing courts when it meets Sept. 22.
ITT Educational employees file lawsuit over sudden terminations
Two employees who were terminated Tuesday as part of mass layoff by ITT Educational Services Inc. have filed a lawsuit claiming the Carmel-based firm violated federal law by failing to provide 60-days notice.
Fired Elkhart city attorney files federal suit against mayor
A female Elkhart city attorney who claims the newly elected mayor fired her because he “wanted my own guy” has filed a federal lawsuit alleging her First Amendment rights were violated. She also claims age discrimination and violation of the Equal Pay Act.
Opinions Sept. 7, 2016
Indiana Court of Appeals
In the Matter of: J.B., A Child in Need of Services: S.M. (Mother) v. The Indiana Department of Child Services (mem. dec.)
47A01-1604-JC-765
Juvenile CHINS. Affirms J.B.’s designation as a child in need of services.
Bail reforms encourage risk assessments in pretrial release decisions
As part of an effort to reform the state’s bail system and reduce recidivism rates, the Indiana Supreme Court has adopted a new criminal rule to encourage the prompt release of arrestees who do not pose a significant threat to public safety.