14th Amendment
Nursing student loses appeal of dismissal from Purdue
March 19, 2013
Jennifer NelsonA nursing student at Purdue University’s Fort Wayne campus was unable to convince the Indiana Court of Appeals Tuesday
that the university and officials violated her due process rights and breached a contract with her when they dismissed her
from the program due to behavioral difficulties.
MoreInterstate defendant denied due process in hasty sentencing trip
February 22, 2013
Dave StaffordA Kentucky inmate brought to an Indiana court for sentencing on four burglary counts to which he pleaded guilty was deprived
due process when his new attorney was given only minutes to prepare, the Court of Appeals ruled.
MoreJustices to decide if tax sale notice statute unconstitutional
November 27, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to just one case last week, taking a Bartholomew County ruling involving a tax
sale. The Indiana Court of Appeals in July held that Indiana Code 6.1-1-24-3(b) violates the 14th Amendment guarantee of due
process.
MoreMan loses appeal of suit against sheriff, jail medical staff
November 20, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA man who was held in Delaware County jail for nine days before he was released because no charges were filed sued the county
sheriff and jail medical staff alleging indifference to his serious medical condition. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld
the grant of summary judgment in favor of the defendants.
MoreCourt of Appeals reverses and remands inmate’s request for kosher meals
October 9, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlA Pendleton Correctional Facility inmate will not be able to collect monetary damages against employees of the Indiana Department
of Correction, but his request for kosher meals will get a second review.
MoreCourt issues injunction against BMV
August 13, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlAn Indianapolis single mother of six has had her driving privileges reinstated after a Marion Superior Court judge granted
a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana and private counsel Scott DeVries
against the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
MoreAppeals court affirms tax sale notice statute unconstitutional
July 16, 2012
Dave StaffordThe Indiana Court of Appeals on Monday affirmed a trial court ruling denying a petition for a tax deed after a Bartholomew
County tax sale, finding that the court was correct in ruling that the state’s statutory notice violated the 14th Amendment
guarantee of due process.
More7th Circuit tosses IU dorm-search lawsuit
June 29, 2012
Dave StaffordAn Indiana University student’s federal lawsuit seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent his one-year suspension
was dismissed Friday by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
MoreSmoking-ban lawsuits face long odds, legal expert says
May 30, 2012
Scott OlsonTen bar owners who are taking Indianapolis to court over a new citywide smoking ban that takes effect Friday at 6 a.m. stand
little chance of stopping the ordinance, an Indianapolis law professor predicts.
MoreCOA upholds judgment in favor of employer in wrongful termination suit
February 21, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of the Indiana Department of Insurance in a lawsuit filed
by a former employee claiming wrongful termination.
MoreEvidence properly admitted under independent source doctrine
December 14, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals found no plain error in a District Court’s decision to admit evidence of a telephone
number on a defendant’s cell phone in 2007 at the man’s trial several years later.
MoreJudge grants limited class certification in stage collapse lawsuit
November 28, 2011
Michael HoskinsWhile she said she doubts the plaintiffs can win their case, U.S. Judge Sarah Evans Barker is allowing limited class certification
in a lawsuit challenging the state’s $5 million damage liability cap. Plaintiffs incurred injuries in the Indiana State
Fair stage collapse Aug. 13.
MoreJustices asked to rehear Barnes
June 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court is being asked to revisit a ruling on a person’s right to resist illegal law enforcement entry
into one’s home, and 71 state legislators have signed an amicus curiae brief asking the justices to narrow their decision.
MoreSupreme Court splits on Barrett Law sewer payment case
May 10, 2011
Michael HoskinsA divided Indiana Supreme Court has ruled that the City of Indianapolis didn’t violate the constitution by refusing to grant some homeowners’ refund requests for sewer project assessments they’d paid in full when other homeowners who’d made partial installment payments had the remaining balance of assessments owed discharged.
Justices find email is constitutionally protected speech
April 21, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA trial court erred in granting summary judgment to a fire chief and township in a firefighter’s suit following his
termination by the chief for sending a personal, political email that the chief believed contained false statements of fact.
The firefighter’s email was actually constitutionally protected speech, the Indiana Supreme Court held Thursday.
More7th Circuit upholds qualified immunity for DCS workers
March 16, 2011
Jennifer NelsonAlthough sympathetic to a couple whose child was temporarily removed from the family’s home on child abuse concerns
– a removal that was subsequently found not to be supported by probable cause – the 7th Circuit Court of
Appeals affirmed summary judgment for Department of Child Services employees on qualified immunity grounds.
More7th Circuit takes girls' basketball schedule case
March 11, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals will decide whether several Indiana school corporations discriminate against girls’
basketball teams by scheduling more of their games on weeknights as compared to the boys’ basketball games.
MoreSuit filed following inmate's suicide
October 11, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA father whose son committed suicide while in a southern Indiana jail has filed a lawsuit against the county and its sheriff.
MoreJudge: Girls' basketball games schedule not discriminatory
October 7, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA federal judge has ruled that 14 school corporations haven’t discriminated against girls’ basketball teams by
scheduling more of their games on weeknights instead of weekends as compared to boys’ basketball games.
MoreReligious defense doesn't discharge court's subject matter jurisdiction
September 22, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA court with authority to hear defamation and invasion of privacy claims is not ousted of subject matter jurisdiction just
because a defendant pleads a religious defense, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled today.
MoreJudge sues prosecutor for intimidation, retribution
August 23, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA Delaware County judge is claiming that county prosecutor Mark McKinney and a former deputy prosecutor threatened and intimidated
the judge and his wife based on the judge’s ruling on how McKinney handled civil drug forfeitures.
More7th Circuit upholds Indiana judicial canons
August 20, 2010
Michael Hoskins, Michael HoskinsA three-judge federal appellate panel says that Indiana’s judicial canons are not unconstitutionally restrictive of
free speech and should stand.
MoreClass action suit challenges voter-removal statute
August 17, 2010
Michael HoskinsState officials are prohibiting people convicted and incarcerated for misdemeanor offenses from voting while they are behind
bars, but that could change if a federal suit is successful.
MoreMedicaid applications review policy doesn't violate federal law
July 21, 2010
Jennifer NelsonAn administrative law judge’s refusal to consider evidence of conditions that aren’t disclosed on a Medicaid disability
application doesn’t violate federal law and the Due Process Clause, a majority on the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled
today.
MoreMom sues over girls' high school basketball schedule
July 21, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA Franklin County mother is suing the Indiana High School Athletic Association and multiple school districts claiming discrimination
against the girl’s basketball team based on when the girls play their games.
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With all due respect, Rick, I think you probably would be making a mistake by going to law school. The job market for attorneys is so saturated, you may well find yourself unemployed and with a lot of debt. You mention law would be a good supplement to your skills. True. But employers unfortunately don't value that. You will find that a law degree may well pigeonhole you into an attorney slot and limit career options. If you have a good job now I would hold onto that. As an attorney, you may well end up making less with the aforementioned debt.
Jack, I was only responding to bill's comment of tying everybody in government together. I agree with you though, it takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch.. As in any profession. What's truly unfair is when somebody violates someone's trust and takes complete advantage of someone
John’s comment is unfair. The majority of attorneys can be trusted. Unfortunately, all it takes is one greedy, unscrupulous, immoral attorney to jade the public.
In regards to bill's comment about trusting the cover meant. We can trust them about as much as we can trust attorneys'.
This is disturbing to learn...