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Judy Lammons v. EDCO Environmental Services, Inc.
24A-CT-2057
Civil tort. Reverses Lake Superior Court Judge Bruce Parent’s judgment in favor of EDCO Environmental Services, Inc. in its defamation lawsuit against Judy Lammons. Finds that because Lammons’ statements neither state nor imply a provably false fact but merely indicate her honestly held opinion, the trial court’s findings are clearly erroneous. Attorneys for appellant: Gavin Rose, Stevie Pactor. Attorney for appellee: Adam Sworden.
Jason Brown v. State of Indiana
24A-CR-2555
Criminal. Affirms the Jay Superior Court’s involuntary commitment of Jason Brown after he was found not guilty by reason of insanity of multiple offenses. Finds that the state provided sufficient evidence to prove that Brown was gravely disabled. Attorney for appellant: Brandon Murphy. Attorneys for appellee: Attorney General Todd Rokita, Supervising Deputy Attorney General Ellen Meilaender.
PTI Union, LLC, et. al. v. Michele McBride, on her own behalf and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Ronald McBride
24A-MI-931
Miscellaneous. Reverses Marion Superior Court’s denial of PTI Union, LLC and six other out-of-state defendants’ motion to dismiss a mass tort complaint filed by Michele and Ronald McBride for lack of personal jurisdiction under Indiana Trial Rule 12(B)(2). Finds that because the seven defendants are not incorporated in Indiana, do not have their principal place of business here, and have not “purposefully availed” themselves of the privilege of conducting business in Indiana, there is no personal jurisdiction. Also finds the trial court erred in denying their motions to dismiss. Remands with instructions for the trial court to grant the appellants’ motions to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction. Attorneys for appellants: Jeffrey Fecht, Knight Anderson, Michael Ruttinger, Christopher Lee, Daniel Kelley, Alex Layton, Christopher Wah, David Saferight. Attorneys for appellees: Kathleen Farinas, Todd Barnes Sarah Broderick
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