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State urges justices to draw ‘bright line’ on school choice vouchers
November 21, 2012
Dave StaffordIndiana Solicitor General Thomas Fisher on Wednesday urged the Indiana Supreme Court to uphold the state’s school choice
voucher program, arguing that it did not constitute an unconstitutional government support of religion.
MoreNCAA's point man
November 21, 2012
Dave StaffordThe NCAA faces an array of litigation from current and former players, much of which posits antitrust allegations.
MoreOrder compelling Star to name online commenter stayed after arguments
November 20, 2012
Dave StaffordThe Indianapolis Star won’t have to divulge the identity of an online commenter pending further order of the
Indiana Court of Appeals, which heard arguments in a defamation case on Tuesday.
MoreKohl’s loses appeal vs. developer, county over Evansville store
November 16, 2012
Dave StaffordA department store chain failed to persuade the Indiana Court of Appeals to reverse a trial court’s dismissal of a lawsuit
it filed against a developer and two public Vanderburgh County entities.
MoreOwners of foul-smelling washing machines granted class certification by 7th Circuit
November 14, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago has granted class certification to owners of odor-emitting Kenmore washers, allowing
their lawsuit against Sears, Roebuck and Co. to go forward.
MoreBMV puts the brakes on enforcing uninsured motorist registry
November 5, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles agreed Monday to halt enforcement of the “Previously Uninsured Motorist Registry”
and reinstate the driver’s licenses of thousands of Hoosiers.
MoreOregon verdict may have impact on Indiana Guardsmen’s KBR suits
November 5, 2012
Dave StaffordA federal jury verdict last week awarded 12 Oregon soldiers $85 million for illnesses linked to a military contractor that
knowingly exposed them to toxic chromium dust in Iraq. The result could have implications for 60 similarly situated Indiana
National Guard members who are awaiting their day in court.
MoreCommon Cause, ACLU sue over Marion County judge slating
November 2, 2012
Dave StaffordThe way Marion Superior judges are elected is unconstitutional, a suit filed Thursday by Common Cause and the American Civil
Liberties Union of Indiana alleges.
MoreWoman did not exhaust administrative remedies before suing
November 1, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals agreed with a Marion Superior judge that the courts do not have jurisdiction over a woman’s
lawsuit concerning the disconnection of her water because the woman did not exhaust all her available administrative remedies
before suing.
MoreSuit to be filed over meningitis outbreak
October 19, 2012
Dave StaffordAttorneys for a Columbus woman who has developed symptoms of fungal meningitis after being treated with steroid injections
are suing the drugmaker at the center of a widening outbreak blamed on tainted shots.
MoreCourt orders BMV to hold hearing on whether felon can get ID
October 12, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA federal judge has found a convicted felon’s due process clause claim “has teeth” and that the Bureau of
Motor Vehicles must determine whether to issue the man an identification card even though his last name on his birth certificate
and Social Security card do not match.
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.
MoreIndiana farmer’s tangle with seed producer over patent infringement gets SCOTUS review
October 8, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlThe Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to review a federal appeals court decision regarding patent infringement
in a case involving an Indiana farmer and a seed producer.
MoreJustices tackle home foreclosure issue involving MERS
October 5, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Justice Mark Massa, writing for the court Thursday, delved into the history of the Mortgage Electronic Registration
Systems Inc. and its role in today’s mortgage industry in a case involving a foreclosed home in Madison County.
More7th Circuit rules against fired animal shelter worker
October 4, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed summary judgment for the city of Jeffersonville after finding that a terminated
employee’s lawsuit claiming her firing violated the Americans with Disabilities Act can’t proceed because the
woman doesn’t qualify as “disabled” under the ADA.
MoreFraternity pledge loses appeal involving alleged hazing incident
October 2, 2012
Jennifer NelsonTwo Indiana Court of Appeals judges found that an incident involving “showering” at a Wabash College fraternity
in 2007 – which led to injuries to a freshman pledge – were not considered hazing under Indiana law. Judge Nancy
Vaidik, who dissented, found the majority’s view of pledging and hazing “far too restrictive.”
MoreFederal judge dismisses whistleblower suit against Rolls-Royce
September 27, 2012
Scott OlsonA federal judge in Indianapolis has dismissed a whistleblower lawsuit filed by a former Rolls-Royce Corp. engineer who accused
the company of selling faulty aircraft engine parts to the government.
MoreIndiana justices asked to answer question under Common Construction Wage Act
September 26, 2012
Jennifer NelsonU.S. Judge Sarah Evans Barker has asked the Indiana Supreme Court to answer a certified question that arose in a pay dispute
between a Fort Wayne electrician and Indianapolis-based Gaylor Inc.
MoreState cannot enforce $1,000 cap on dental services for Medicaid recipients
September 26, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has left in place the preliminary injunction granted by Chief Judge Philip Simon last year
that prevents the state from capping dental work for Medicaid recipients at $1,000 a year.
MoreZoeller, senators at odds over immigration law
September 26, 2012
Dave StaffordIndiana lawmakers seek to intervene with aid of Kansas official Kris Kobach.
MoreLawsuit challenges ‘guns in the workplace’ statutes
September 20, 2012
IL StaffA Carmel attorney has filed a lawsuit claiming a Morgan County security company has violated laws that prohibit most employers
from asking whether an employee owns, possesses, uses or transports firearms and from preventing employees from having a gun
locked up and out-of-sight in their vehicles.
MoreBusinesses alleging financial loss against insurer lose before 7th Circuit
September 20, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against a group of businesses that sued an insurance company claiming its failure to
adequately pay G&S Metal Consultants Inc. following an explosion at the GSMC Georgia plant led to the plaintiffs suffering
financial losses.
MoreMonroe County man’s suit against ex-wife and city still alive in trial court
September 20, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals concluded Thursday that portions of a man’s lawsuit alleging false imprisonment, malicious
prosecution and other claims against his ex-wife and the city of Bloomington may continue. The trial court had dismissed all
claims against the parties, which includes Monroe County.
MoreCourt reduces $1.4M judgment in dispute over work done at Honda plant
September 19, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals has found that Greensburg-based Custom Conveyor Inc. is only entitled to recover about a tenth
of the original $1.4 million awarded to it on breach of contract and warranty claims the company made against a subcontractor
regarding work on the Indiana Honda plant.
MoreJudge sanctions Weinberger for noncooperation with insurer
September 17, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA federal judge in Hammond has entered a default against former ear, nose and throat doctor Mark Weinberger and other defendants
for their noncooperation with his medical malpractice insurance company regarding hundreds of pending malpractice claims.
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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!