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Civil rights lawyer worked on suit to desegregate school system
January 5, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indianapolis lawyer who worked on several notable cases in Indianapolis history, including a lawsuit which led to the
desegregation of Indianapolis Public Schools, died Dec. 26, 2010.
MoreAttorney sues condo developer over accessibility
October 19, 2010
Cory SchoutenA resident of the 3Mass condo development who uses an electric wheelchair is suing the developers for failing to provide handicap
accessibility to a rooftop terrace overlooking downtown Indianapolis.
More20 years of rights under the ADA
August 18, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerWhile many people might take it for granted that accessibility for all people is now commonplace and that it is illegal to
discriminate against an employee based on a disability, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed only 20 years ago.
MoreCourt upholds discrimination claims in coroner's office
July 27, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the finding that an African-American Marion County Coroner took action against his
white chief deputy coroner because of race, but ordered a reduction in the amount of compensatory damages the deputy coroner
could receive.
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.
MoreNo summary judgment for health-care facility with racial-preference policy
July 20, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe District Court erred in granting summary judgment to a long-term health-care facility which prevented black workers from
assisting certain residents based on the residents’ requests, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today.
MoreWoman can't prove pregnancy discrimination
January 12, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment for a stone company after finding a woman couldn't prove the
company knew she was pregnant when it decided to relocate her to another office.
MoreCourt erred in judgment, sanctions order
October 22, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned summary judgment in favor of a company on a former employee's suit for disability
discrimination, finding there is a genuine issue as to whether the company regarded the employee as disabled when it fired
him.
MoreLawsuit alleges city violated Fair Housing Act
October 1, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe United States has filed a lawsuit against the city of Columbus accusing it of violating the Fair Housing Act because it
refused to grant a permit to a nonprofit group that wanted to operate a group home for men recovering from drug and alcohol
addiction.
MoreCourt deputy alleges discrimination
August 27, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA Marion County deputy sheriff is suing her employer, claiming the sheriff's department discriminated against her when
it selected male deputies for open positions within the court system.
MoreFax confirmation creates issue of fact
August 20, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals addressed for the first time in a ruling today the evidentiary significance of a fax confirmation
generated by the sender's machine. The Circuit Court determined the fax confirmation is strong evidence of receipt, so
the District Court erred in granting summary judgment in favor of a company in an employment-discrimination case.
MoreFemale firefighter not discriminated against
August 20, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indianapolis Fire Department didn't discriminate against a short female firefighter when it ordered her to be psychologically
evaluated or perform driving tests, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed today.
MoreMan loses gender discrimination appeal
June 29, 2009
Michael HoskinsA federal appellate panel has upheld a U.S. District judge's decision against a man who alleged he's the victim of
gender discrimination for being fired from St. Francis Hospital on claims he accessed inappropriate Web sites while at work.
MoreMinister sues Christian bookstore
May 27, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA Northwestern Indiana minister has filed a lawsuit against a Christian bookstore claiming racial discrimination when he was
told to leave the store and that he would be arrested if he ever returned.
MoreLilly must produce files from noose incident
January 21, 2009
Jennifer NelsonEli Lilly & Co. must produce documents related to the handling of a noose being found in an area its employees frequent
for discovery in a separate suit alleging discrimination in the company.
MoreCourt: Driver didn't prove discrimination
January 9, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of a truck driver's former company in the driver's
suit against it for discrimination, finding he failed to present a genuine issue of material fact in his Americans with Disabilities
Act claims.
MoreCourt rules in transgender discrimination case
January 6, 2009
Jennifer MehalikA District Court judge today granted summary judgment in favor of a convenience store company that was being sued by a transgender
employee for sex discrimination after she was fired.
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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!