Indiana Supreme Court
Justices find man not required to register for life as sex offender
January 10, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court held Thursday that based on the facts of a Lake County man’s case, a 2006 amendment requiring
him to register for life as a sex offender violates the Ex Post Facto Clause of the Indiana Constitution. The amendment took
effect after Andre Gonzalez fully served his sentence and during the 10-year period of his required registration.
MoreJustices adopt changes to parenting time guidelines
January 10, 2013
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has issued a 33-page order that spells out the changes to the state’s parenting time rule
and guidelines. The amendments take effect March 1, 2013.
MoreTexas Roadhouse fire suit among 4 justices take
January 8, 2013
Dave StaffordA lawsuit over liability for a fire that destroyed an Indianapolis steakhouse because hydrants were frozen and unusable will
proceed to the Indiana Supreme Court.
MoreDickson encourages compromise on House Democrat fines suit
January 3, 2013
Dave StaffordIndiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson implored litigants to resolve a lawsuit over the collection of fines levied on House Democrats
who walked out of the Legislature in 2011 and 2012.
MoreJustices decide to allow big exhibit at arguments
January 2, 2013
Dave StaffordThe Indiana Supreme Court has reversed an order it issued Monday that prevented an appellant from bringing in a utility truck
bucket to arguments scheduled Thursday.
More2012 Year in Review
January 2, 2013
IL Staff2012 was another busy year for the legal community. We welcomed new justices and a new chief justice, witnessed the beginnings
of the state’s fifth law school, and saw local stories garner national and international attention. Here’s a look
back at the top news stories from last year.
MoreRush robing completes Supreme Court transition
January 2, 2013
Dave StaffordJustice Loretta Rush formally was robed the 108th justice of the Indiana Supreme Court on Dec. 28, the third member of the
five-member court appointed by Gov. Mitch Daniels.
MoreRush robing completes Supreme Court transition
December 28, 2012
Dave StaffordJustice Loretta Rush formally was robed the 108th justice of the Indiana Supreme Court on Friday, the third member of the
five-member court appointed by Gov. Mitch Daniels.
MoreSupreme Court denies 17 cases for transfer
December 27, 2012
IL StaffLast week, the Indiana Supreme Court only took one case on transfer, which it ruled on Dec. 19. The justices declined to take
17 other cases.
MoreSnow forces court, office closures
December 26, 2012
Jennifer NelsonMany people in Indiana may be enjoying an extra-long Christmas vacation thanks to blizzard-like conditions in parts of the
state. Heavy snow and high winds have led to closures, including Indiana’s appellate courts.
MoreSupreme Court denies Star appeal in online commenter case
December 21, 2012
Dave StaffordThe Indiana Supreme Court on Thursday denied transfer in The Indianapolis Star’s appeal of an order that it
identify a person who posted an anonymous online comment that has been included in a defamation suit.
MoreJustices: summary judgment inappropriate on some claims in contaminated waste suit
December 19, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has affirmed in part and reversed in part the grant of summary judgment to various defendants involved
in a landowner’s lawsuit seeking damages after a steel fabrication company deposited solid waste onto his property.
MoreHospital wins on uninsured patients’ appeal of rates charged
December 19, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court ruled in favor of a hospital’s motion to dismiss a complaint brought by uninsured patients
regarding the rates charged by the hospital, finding the patients’ complaint failed to state facts on which the trial
court could have granted relief.
MoreRush robing ceremony set
December 19, 2012
IL StaffIndiana Supreme Court Justice Loretta Rush’s formal robing ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28 in the
Supreme Court Courtroom at the Statehouse.
More2012 DTCI Amicus Report
December 19, 2012
From DTCIIn 2012, the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana’s Amicus Committee participated, or is participating, in four interesting
appeals, each involving support for parties seeking transfer to the Indiana Supreme Court.
MoreThe Star asks Supreme Court to review order to name online commenter
December 18, 2012
Dave StaffordThe Indianapolis Star has asked the Indiana Supreme Court to hear its appeal of an order that it identify an anonymous
commenter who posted messages on its website that became part of a defamation suit.
MoreJustices order modification of sentence of convicted child caseworker to comply with plea agreement
December 17, 2012
Dave StaffordA former child protective services caseworker convicted of sex crimes in Hamilton and Elkhart counties should have his sentence
modified to comport with his plea agreement, the Indiana Supreme Court ordered.
MoreJustices take 6 cases, reject 26
December 17, 2012
Dave StaffordThe Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer in six of 32 cases reviewed in the week ending Dec. 14, according to the transfer disposition list posted Monday on the court
website.
MoreJustices issue 4 opinions tackling prejudgment interest
December 13, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIn four opinions dealing with the award of prejudgment interest under the Tort Prejudgment Interest Statute, the Indiana Supreme
Court found Wednesday, among other things, that the TPIS applies to an action by an insured against an insurer to recover
benefits under the insured’s underinsured motorist policy.
MoreJustices decline to take 12 cases
December 11, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court accepted none of the 12 cases before it on transfer request last week.
MoreJudges reverse teen’s conspiracy to commit murder conviction
December 11, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed Paul Henry Gingerich’s conviction of Class A felony conspiracy to commit murder,
finding the Kosciusko juvenile court abused its discretion in denying the then-12-year-old’s request for a continuance
of a waiver hearing.
MoreJustices deny Bisard’s blood evidence appeal
December 11, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court let stand a ruling by the Court of Appeals allowing blood test results to be admitted in the drunken
driving fatality trial of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer David Bisard.
MoreFailure to report abuse charges to proceed against athletic director
December 10, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals upheld the denial of LaPorte Community School Corp.’s athletic director Edward Gilliland’s
attempt to dismiss two counts of misdemeanor failure to report child abuse filed against him. The charges stem from the conduct
of LaPorte High School’s junior volleyball coach Robert Ashcraft.
MoreDavid, Rush appointed as liaisons for juvenile program
December 10, 2012
IL StaffChief Justice Brent Dickson has appointed Justices Steven David and Loretta H. Rush to serve as the Indiana Supreme Court’s
liaison representatives to the Court Improvement Program executive committee.
MoreIndiana justices consider constitutional challenge to Choice Scholarship Program
December 5, 2012
Dave StaffordIndiana’s test case for school vouchers could have implications for other states, legal observers said after the state
Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that challenges the constitutionality of school vouchers.
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May 22, 2013 Floyd Weddle v. State of Indiana - 5/22/13
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May 24, 2013 Indiana Patient's Compensation Fund v. Judy Holcomb, Personal Representative of the Estate of Mable Louise Cochran, deceased - 5/24/13
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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...
Yikes!