Judge Patricia A. Riley
Women Lawyers Association to honor Rush, female jurists
April 24, 2013
IL StaffThe Lake County-based Women Lawyers Association will pay tribute to Indiana Justice Loretta Rush, the state’s second
female justice, during a reception next month.
MoreTermination of father's parental rights upheld on appeal
June 6, 2012
Dave StaffordA father with a history of incarceration and substance abuse properly had his parental rights to his four minor children terminated,
an Indiana Court of Appeals panel ruled Wednesday.
MoreCOA upholds $300,000 verdict, addresses 'patient abandonment'
October 19, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled on the first of hundreds of medical malpractice claims filed against a former ear-nose-throat
specialist in Merrillville, upholding a $300,000 jury verdict and also delving into novel legal issues that haven’t
been widely addressed by the state’s appellate courts.
MoreMan's convictions upheld despite court's use of inadmissible evidence
August 12, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals found a trial judge abused his discretion in admitting portions of a defendant’s out-of-court
taped police statements, but the appellate panel determined that error was harmless and not reason to reverse the man’s
multiple rape and sexual conduct convictions.
MoreMan entitled to damages following excavation of home without notice
July 29, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn reviewing a case in which an attorney appointed guardian of an adult male unilaterally decided to tear down his home without
providing notice to the man, the Indiana Court of Appeals found the attorney violated the man’s due process rights and
damages were necessary.
MoreJudges split on mortgage issue
May 17, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn a case of first impression between a lender and the mortgagee on record, the Indiana Court of Appeals was divided as to
whether the mortgagee on record had an enforceable right under a mortgage.
MoreJudges divided on calculation of damages after negligence
April 7, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals was split in deciding whether an estate received the correct amount of damages from the Indiana
Patients’ Compensation Fund. One judge believed the trial court used an incorrect approach for calculating damages because
the deceased man had at least a 50 percent chance of survival before the medical negligence.
MoreCourt divided on purchase agreement termination
February 24, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe judges on the Indiana Court of Appeals were split in deciding whether the seller of a condominium should have to refund
a deposit to purchase after the buyers discovered electrical problems that turned out to be minor issues.
MoreJudges analyze 'use' of body armor for first time
February 24, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals interpreted the elements of unlawful use of body armor for the first time in a defendant’s
appeal of his convictions following his attempt to flee from police.
MoreCOA divided on noncompete agreement, injunction
February 23, 2011
Jennifer NelsonEven though Indiana courts strongly disfavor noncompete clauses in employment contracts as restraints of trade, the majority
of Indiana Court of Appeals judges affirmed the grant of a preliminary injunction against a Porter County man. They found
the company had a legitimately protectable interest in the man’s knowledge of its customers and market.
MoreMajority upholds dismissal of unemployment benefits appeal
January 26, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals split today on whether a woman’s appeal after she was denied unemployment benefits should
be reinstated. The woman claimed she missed the administrative law judge’s phone call because of confusion regarding
different time zones.
MoreCourt hits on 2 first impression issues about prejudgment interest
December 30, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed a trial judge decision against awarding a litigant prejudgment interest in an uninsured
motorist case, examining two issues of first impression and finding that state statute warrants the litigant receive that
money even when it exceeds insurance policy limits for those types of claims.
MorePanel criticizes late discovery introduction
December 28, 2010
Michael HoskinsWhile recognizing that the state’s practice of allowing late introduction of evidence basically rewards attorneys who
don’t prepare for trial, the Indiana Court of Appeals looked beyond that practice in a recent decison to how the rules
still protect a person’s right to a fair trial.
MoreAppellate court rules traffic stop legal
December 8, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA police officer had reasonable suspicion to stop the car of a man who parked illegally in a handicapped spot after the car
made it on to the street, ruled the Indiana Court of Appeals.
MoreCourt splits on duty owed by independent contractor
December 6, 2010
Jennifer NelsonAn Indiana Court of Appeals judge dissented from his colleagues because he believed the majority’s ruling placed an
“impossible burden” on contractors regarding whether a homebuyer was rightfully on the premises the day she was
injured.
MoreCourt affirms locked glove box search
November 9, 2010
Michael HoskinsWithout a case on point for the Indiana Court of Appeals to follow, the state’s second-highest appellate court has followed
the direction of federal rulings and national precedent on allowing police to search locked glove boxes without a warrant.
MoreCourt: team-building activity not under insured conditions
September 28, 2010
Elizabeth BrockettThe Indiana Court of Appeals today affirmed summary judgment in favor of an insurance company, noting a soccer team’s
accident while traveling to an activity outside of the trip’s purpose was not covered.
MoreJudges split on district's need to pay for new water main
September 8, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals split today on whether a school district was required to pay for the installation of a new water
main as opposed to privately putting in its own water service line to connect to a new school.
MoreCOA reverses judgment on contract-rescission claim against lottery
September 7, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals will allow lottery scratch-off game players’ claim of contract rescission against the state’s
lottery commission to proceed to trial, but the court affirmed summary judgment in favor of the lottery on the other claims
filed by the players in a class-action suit.
MoreAppeals court looks at revised law on sex-offense status
September 1, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals remanded a case today with instructions to re-examine a case about a man’s disputed classification
as a sexually violent predator.
MoreMajority affirms default judgment against Sears
August 12, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals split today as to whether a department store was entitled to have a default judgment set aside.
MoreJudge worries ruling may make bright-line rule in traffic stops
July 27, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA panel of Indiana Court of Appeals judges each wrote their own opinion on whether a police officer’s safety concerns
were legitimate enough to allow the officer to search a car after a traffic stop.
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.
MoreAttorney fees not recoverable under adult wrongful death statute
July 20, 2010
Elizabeth BrockettThe Indiana Court of Appeals today disagreed about an issue of first impression regarding recovery of attorney fees under
the adult wrongful death statute.
MoreJudges affirm elevated drug convictions
June 24, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe state presented sufficient evidence to prove a defendant delivered and possessed methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of
a family housing complex, so the Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed elevating his convictions to a higher felony level.
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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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vagueness cannot challenged, so let's write all laws vaguely and throw the constitution out the window.Even if the court is operating under a particular law, if they don't it they will change it to their liking. What a joke!!!
Two convictions becomes one conviction with exactly the same sentence, only it is not clear wheter or not that sentence will be 18 months, 120 months or 138 months. Actually if the guns were in a home, whether or not they were his, he is protected under the 2nd amendment. Jurors need to learn the law and the constitution before judging others. The cour5ts need to do this as well.
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.