Former western Indiana town marshal sues, seeks job back
The former town marshal for a western Indiana community is suing town board members, seeking back pay and his job back.
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Split COA reverses denial of habitual traffic violator rulings
A divided panel of the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled against five Lake County motorists who a trial court determined could not be judged habitual traffic violators.
High court won’t review Michigan murder case
The Supreme Court of the United States said Monday that it won't consider reinstating the conviction of a Michigan man charged with a 1988 murder in a drug dispute.
Top beer distributor challenges state ban on liquor permit
Indiana’s largest beer and wine distributor is challenging a state law that bars it and other beer and wine wholesalers from distributing liquor.
Retiring Indiana justice praises state selection process
An Indiana Supreme Court justice who is stepping down says he believes the state's process for picking his replacement contributes to public confidence in the court system.
Pence order puts Indiana at center of Syrian refugee issue
Indiana could be shaping up as a testing ground for how states deal with Syrian refugees, after Gov. Mike Pence directed state agencies this month to suspend resettlement efforts because of security concerns.
Evansville lawyer Berger elected to nominating commission
Evansville personal-injury lawyer Charles L. Berger easily won election in a field of four candidates to join the Judicial Nominating Commission. Berger’s term will begin in January.
Opinions Nov. 25, 2015
Indiana Court of Appeals
Bryant Lamonte White v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
53A01-1501-CR-42
Criminal. Affirms 40-year sentence and conviction of Class A felony conspiracy to commit dealing in a Schedule I controlled substance.
Judge issues $50M judgment against Elkhart environmental nuisance
Residents who live near a waste dump and wood-waste processing facility in Elkhart won a default judgment of more than $50 million against the former owners. The sum appears largely a symbolic figure, however.
Obama’s immigration plan hinges on top US court deadline clash
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to resolve a procedural dispute that may foreshadow the fate of President Barack Obama’s stalled deferred-deportation program.
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Veros investors out millions could recoup more than usual
The receiver appointed to recover investor losses from an alleged Ponzi scheme said he’s retrieved in five months about 20 percent of what investors were owed, a figure experts say is relatively high at this stage for such cases.
Opinions Nov. 24, 2015
Indiana Court of Appeals
Amit Shah and Tim Dugle v. Apex Pallet, Inc., Duro, Inc. d/b/a Recycled New Pallets, Duro Realty, Inc., Duro Transport, Inc., and Terry Rodino (mem. dec.)
44A05-1503-PL-115
Civil plenary. Reverses the grant of a motion to dismiss with prejudice made by defendants-appellees Apex Pallet Inc., Duro Inc., Duro Realty Inc., Duro Transport Inc. and Terry Rodino. Finds Dugle and Shah’s amended complaint filing was timely as it complied with the 30-day deadline set forth by the court.
Uber expense may grow as US drivers seek 57.5 cents a mile
Fifty seven and a half cents for every mile logged. That’s the latest demand from Uber Technologies Inc. drivers in California suing to be treated like employees.
L-3 Communications sued by US over defective gun sights
The U.S. government has sued L-3 Communications Corp. for fraud, claiming it knowingly supplied the military and law enforcement with thousands of defective holographic weapon sights that malfunction in hot, cold and humid conditions.
Lawsuit: Indy used car dealer deceived consumers
Indianapolis used car dealer Circle City Auto Exchange Inc. and two of its affiliates were sued by the state Monday for allegedly selling “total loss” vehicles to customers without disclosures, charging unfair prices and offering "useless" warranties, the Indiana attorney general’s office announced.
Indiana governor faces lawsuit for blocking Syrian refugees
A lawsuit challenging the Indiana governor's decision to stop state agencies from helping resettle Syrian refugees alleges that the action wrongly targets the refugees based on their nationality and violates the U.S. Constitution and federal law.
Man exonerated after serving 34 years in prison files suit
A California man who was exonerated of murder after serving 34 years of a life sentence has filed a federal lawsuit against Ventura County, the district attorney's office and the sheriff's office.
2 charged in pastor’s wife killing say little in court
The two men charged in the shooting death of an Indianapolis pastor's pregnant wife said little Tuesday when they faced a judge for the first time since their arrest.
Michael Jordan, Jewel-Osco reach settlement over use of name
Spokespeople for Michael Jordan and a supermarket chain say there's a settlement regarding the alleged misuse of the basketball star's name.