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Reindeer Logistics, LLC v. Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc.
No. 25A-CE-2496
Appeal from Marion Superior Court, Judge Christina R. Klineman. This interlocutory appeal involves eleven passenger vans owned by Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc. and held by Reindeer Logistics, LLC as security for a debt. The trial court granted Model 1 a preliminary order for possession upon posting a $1.1 million bond. Reindeer appealed, but Model 1 moved to dismiss, asserting the order was not appealable. The court held it lacked jurisdiction to review the order, concluding it was not a final judgment and did not qualify for an interlocutory appeal. Thus, the appeal was dismissed. Judge Kenworthy authored the opinion, with Judges Bradford and Pyle concurring. Attorneys for appellant: R. Eric Sanders, Adam Lenkowsky, Rolfes Henry Co. LPA, Indianapolis. Attorneys for appellee: Tracy N. Betz, Sydney L. Darnall, Vivek R. Hadley, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, Indianapolis.
Indiana Court of Appeals
CHINS: J J v. Indiana Department of Child Services
No. 26A-JC-667
Appeal from the Tippecanoe Superior Court, Judge Faith Graham. The court reversed the juvenile court’s adjudication of J.J.’s child, K.J., as a child in need of services, finding insufficient evidence to support the conclusion that coercive intervention was necessary. The court held that K.J. was receiving necessary services under her father’s care, and there was no justification for the juvenile court’s interference since J.J. had taken substantial steps to gain custody. The juvenile court’s failure to rule on J.J.’s custody modification request prior to the CHINS finding contributed to the error. Judge Felix authored the opinion, with Judges Bradford and Tavitas concurring. Attorney for appellant: Carlos I. Carrillo, Carrillo Law LLC, Greenwood. Attorneys for appellee: Office of the Indiana Attorney General.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Termination: S E v. Indiana Department of Child Services
No. 26A-JT-1264
Appeal from Madison Circuit Court, Magistrate T. Grey Chandler. The court affirmed the termination of S.E.’s parental rights to B.E., finding that the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) made reasonable efforts toward reunification despite S.E.’s claims to the contrary. The court highlighted S.E.’s ongoing noncompliance with court orders and lack of participation in necessary services, which included substance use assessments and domestic violence programs. The court noted that S.E. had ample opportunity to complete the required services before his incarceration but failed to engage meaningfully. Judge DeBoer authored the opinion, with Judges Foley and Felix concurring. Attorney for appellant: Lisa Johnson, Brownsburg. Attorneys for appellee: Office of the Indiana Attorney General.
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