Former Hensley Legal Group VP sues over alleged sexual harassment
Erin Peckinpaugh says John Hensley harassed her and eventually fired her before she could return from maternity leave after she and her partner had a child.
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Amid tech era, the new leader of the state bar leans in on reconnection
Derrick Wilson said being a lawyer is about making a difference in clients’ lives. Little did he know that would go both ways.
Former employee sues Red Cross for impeding access to lactation breaks
Plaintiff Hallie Becht’s lawsuit says she eventually resigned and “was left to choose between expressing milk as her body and her child required and keeping her job.”
Eli Lilly sued over stomach problems patient ties to Mounjaro and Trulicity
Patient Frank Campbell Jr. says in his lawsuit that Lilly didn’t do enough to warn about severe side effects that can come from its products.
Estate sues St. Joseph County for deceased woman’s unpaid child support
A deceased woman’s estate is suing St. Joseph County for more than $7,000 in surplus funds from a tax sale. The estate claims it is for unpaid child support.
Indiana Court of Appeals reverses decision extending protective order
The appeals court noted that no evidence of new threatening communications or problems was presented in seeking the extension.
Court of Appeals says trial court abused discretion in malpractice case
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a lower court’s summary judgment against a man who sued several providers for malpractice after his wife’s 2018 death.
Former Bartholomew County magistrate named Indiana Public Access Counselor
Gov. Mike Braun has appointed Brittney Long, a former magistrate with the Bartholomew Circuit Court, as Indiana’s Public Access Counselor. She will start Monday, replacing Jennifer Ruby.
Specialized court programs grapple with budget cuts, uncertain future
But their future is hazy due to funding challenges and some questions about their effectiveness.
Hendricks County man appeals child pornography case, cites Fourth Amendment violation
The Indiana Court of Appeals noted that Kyle Mason Kerr’s rights were not violated because he signed a waiver of his Fourth Amendment protections.
Indiana AG enters into agreement with ICE, urges sheriffs to join
State Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office has signed a partnership with federal immigration enforcement to improve the ability of state investigators to work with them.
DoorDash defiant in face of Indiana Court of Appeals decision
The meal delivery company said it was reviewing a recent decision from the court regarding a 2020 accident and considering next steps in the case.
Firms say proximity to courts, Statehouse, as well as prestige, keeps them in city’s core
They also say offices remain important for training young lawyers and maintaining firm culture despite the persistence of hybrid work.
Anderson man receives 44-year sentence tied to child sexual abuse after Google flagged upload of material to his account
Federal prosecutors say investigators found more than 600 images of child sex abuse material on the cell phone and laptop of Keynan Santos.
Marion County Superior Court judicial candidate list whittled to 10
The future of two Marion Superior Court vacancies is in Gov. Mike Braun’s hands. Braun has 60 days to select from a list of finalists candidates to fill the vacancies.
Tippecanoe woman suing State Farm for refusing to pay $250K claim
A Tippecanoe County woman argues State Farm breached its contract with her by refusing to pay out half of her $500,000 underinsured motorist coverage policy limit.
Evansville woman sentenced for defrauding her employer of more than $400K
Heather Rene Armstead was sentenced after pleading guilty to wire fraud, money laundering and access device fraud.
Marion County judicial nominees taking initial step toward filling two vacancies
Interviews will take place Tuesday and Wednesday at the Community Justice Center and will be open to the public.
McCordsville woman could face 20 years for defrauding COVID-19 relief program
Federal prosecutors say they charged Sandra Pierce with two counts of wire fraud for submitting 22 fraudulent COVID-19 relief loan applications.
RV design company accuses former sales consultant of stealing trade secrets
Former long-time Vomela Specialty sales consultant Amy Allen-Ross started working for a competitor only a couple days after she retired, a lawsuit states.