personal injury
Conour now accused of taking $4.5M from clients
August 15, 2012
Jennifer NelsonSpecial U.S. Attorney Richard Cox filed an information in federal court Tuesday which accuses William Conour of stealing more
than $4.5 million from 25 clients.
More$2.9M verdict in mill accident case upheld
July 27, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the admittance of an expert’s opinion as to causation of an accident at
a northern Indiana steel rolling mill, finding the federal court properly denied a company’s Daubert motion
to bar that testimony.
MoreSon’s suit against father not barred by Indiana Guest Statute
July 23, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA divided Indiana Supreme Court has found that a lawsuit filed by a son after his father hit him with his car while the son
tried to help his father park isn’t barred by Indiana’s Guest Statute.
MoreJudges send insurance case back to trial court
July 18, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of an insurer in a dispute
over whether it should pay a claim for underinsured motorist coverage.
MoreAttorney staged his own shooting, authorities say
July 16, 2012
Dave StaffordA southern Indiana attorney who reported he was shot at McCormick’s Creek State Park on June 25 staged his own shooting,
authorities say.
MoreDivided appeals court affirms summary judgment for community action program
July 13, 2012
Dave StaffordA divided Indiana Court of Appeals panel on Friday affirmed a Marion Superior Court ruling that dismissed a case against a
government-funded agency because the victims in a vehicle accident failed to provide notice under the Indiana Tort Claims
Act.
MoreDeadline to accept State Fair settlement extended
July 11, 2012
IL StaffThe Office of the Indiana Attorney General, at the request of attorneys representing claimants in lawsuits stemming from the
stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair in August 2011, has moved the deadline to respond to a settlement offer to Aug. 1.
The original deadline was Friday.
MoreAttorney’s home searched after his shooting in state park
June 29, 2012
Dave StaffordIndiana conservation officers investigating a Spencer attorney’s shooting this week at a southern Indiana state park
also have searched his home as part of the investigation.
MoreWoman’s tort claim notice insufficient
June 26, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA trial court improperly granted summary judgment to a woman on whether her notice to the city of Indianapolis was sufficient
to inform it of a potential personal injury claim, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled.
MoreIndiana justices outline ‘improvement to real property’
June 25, 2012
Jennifer NelsonFor the first time, the Indiana Supreme Court addressed what constitutes an “improvement to real property” as
mentioned in the construction statute of repose. In doing so, the justices reversed the trial court’s grant of a contractor’s
motion for summary judgment in a wrongful death claim.
MoreAccident not covered under insurance policy
May 25, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA man who was involved in a car accident while riding in his friend’s vehicle lost his appeal in which he argued that
his friend’s car was a temporary substitute for his own and he should be entitled to underinsured motorist coverage.
MoreNo error in finding defendant jointly and severally liable
May 25, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the finding that a man was jointly and severally liable for damages following a fight
over a girl.
MoreInsurer failed to prove driver violated policy clause
April 24, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryBecause a drug test failed to show conclusively when a driver last used marijuana before a fatal crash, an insurer cannot
deny payment based on an exclusionary clause in the policy, the Court of Appeals determined.
MoreQuestion about residency leads to reversal in insurance case
April 23, 2012
IL StaffBecause a genuine issue of material fact exists as to whether a teenager lived with his mother or father, an appellate panel
has remanded the matter for trial.
MoreCOA split on ability to review case
April 18, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe majority on a personal injury case has dismissed it for appellate review, finding the Indiana Court of Appeals doesn’t
have jurisdiction. The majority believed the case was not timely appealed.
MoreCOA reverses trial court in personal injury case
April 10, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court’s denial of a motion to transfer, holding that Marion County
is not a preferred venue for the case.
MoreCourt rules on estate's claim against insurer
April 4, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld a judge’s ruling against a California reciprocal insurance exchange in a dispute
over whether the insurer would have to pay part of a million dollar judgment.
MoreJustices rule on construction manager's duty for jobsite safety
March 22, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has held that a construction manager on the Lucas Oil Stadium construction project didn’t
have a legal duty to ensure jobsite safety to a subcontractor’s employee either by contract or individual actions, and
as a result, cannot be held liable for workplace negligence.
MoreJudges rule in favor of insured
March 20, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals found under the plain language of a woman’s insurance policy, the woman did what was required
of her by the policy to pursue an underinsured motorist claim.
MoreTort law case tests boundaries of 'duty'
March 14, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion that answered some complicated questions about the point at which
one person assumes a “duty” to another. But the panel did not reach a consensus, with one judge writing that the
majority opinion could have a negative impact on public policy.
MoreJudges affirm ruling in favor of Jeep dealer
March 1, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a southwestern Indiana car dealer being sued by a customer for injuries
in a car accident under the Indiana Products Liability Act after Chrysler LLC filed for bankruptcy.
MoreDivided court affirms liability in 'courtesy wave' case
February 28, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryIn a case of first impression, the Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court’s grant of summary judgment in
favor of a motorcyclist injured in a crash. One judge disagreed with the majority decision, stating the opinion is contrary
to sound public policy.
MoreJustices rule on admitting testimony in crash cases
January 31, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court released companion cases Tuesday on the issue of admitting certain expert testimony under Indiana
Rule of Evidence 702 in two separate car accident cases.
MoreTort Claims Act does not grant immunity for reckless conduct
January 27, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals held the Tort Claims Act does not grant immunity to law enforcement officers who fail to exercise
reasonable care while driving.
MoreAppellate court upholds denial of palliative care
January 26, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed that a man is not entitled to ongoing palliative care because he failed to specify
what treatment he believes he needs.
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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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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...