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Opinions Jan. 14, 2019
Indiana Court of Appeals
In the Matter of the Commitment of C.N.; C.N. v. Eskenazi Health/Midtown CMHC
18A-MH-641
Mental health. Reverses the order for C.N.’s involuntary regular civil commitment. Finds there was insufficient evidence to prove C.N. was “gravely disabled.” Remands for the Marion Superior Court to vacate the order of regular commitment.
Tax Court : Assessor’s petition not untimely, non-compliant
The Indiana Tax Court has denied an Indianapolis business and arts center’s motion to dismiss an assessor’s appeal, finding the assessor’s summons was not untimely or non-compliant.
Majority justices remand drug sentence to determine treatment eligibility
A woman who has yet to receive court-ordered substance abuse treatment may soon receive it after the Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to her case.
Indy attorney who told court ‘someone is going to die’ suspended
An Indianapolis attorney charged with intimidation against a Marion County court and other offenses has been suspended from the practice of law after the Indiana Supreme Court granted a petition for his emergency suspension.
COA reverses commitment order, doesn’t address judge’s missing signature
An Indiana appellate panel has reversed a man’s involuntary civil commitment on the grounds of insufficient evidence, though the judges sidestepped the issue of whether the commitment order was valid considering it was signed by a commissioner, not a judge.
Magistrate Judge Cherry retires with legacy of being ‘consummate professional’
Northern Indiana District Court Magistrate Judge Paul Cherry has retired, ending a career that included six years as DeKalb County prosecutor and 15-plus years on the federal bench. Cherry, who began his tenure as magistrate judge on Oct. 1, 2003, retired Dec. 31, 2018.
Decatur lawyer sentenced to jail for forgery, counterfeiting
A suspended northern Indiana lawyer was sentenced Friday to nearly nine months in jail for forging a judge’s signature on a phony divorce order and sending a client a bogus email that she represented as coming from a deputy prosecutor. Jill Holtzclaw of Decatur was sentenced to serve 270 days behind bars followed by a year of probation for her convictions of Level 6 felony counts of forgery and counterfeiting.
Ex-nursing home CEO wants convictions tossed because of Barnes’ ‘profound conflict of interest’
The ringleader in one of the largest corporate-fraud cases in Indiana in recent years is asking a judge to throw out his felony convictions on the grounds that his legal team at the Indianapolis law firm Barnes & Thornburg failed to disclose a “profound conflict of interest.”
Congress to face same question: When will shutdown end?
Congress returns to Washington for its first full week of legislative business since control of the House reverted to Democrats, but lawmakers will be confronted with the same lingering question: When will the partial government shutdown end?
Barr as attorney general: old job, very different Washington
When William Barr was attorney general in the early 1990s, his rhetoric reflected his deep-seated personal beliefs and was typical talk at a time when family values and tough-on-crime stances defined the party. Now, as President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Barr is poised to return to the same job in a dramatically different Washington.
Tow operator pleads guilty to bribing Portage mayor
A northwestern Indiana towing operator has pleaded guilty to a federal bribery charge alleging he paid a mayor $12,000 for a towing contract. John Cortina, 79, of Kustom Auto Body in Portage entered the plea Friday, three days before the public corruption trial of Republican Portage Mayor James Snyder is set to begin.
Gary woman settles lawsuit over jailing due to mistaken identity
A northwest Indiana woman who alleged she was wrongfully jailed for nearly two months in a case of mistaken identity has reached a $6,000 settlement in the case. Court records show Gloria J. Blue of Gary also will get attorneys’ fees as part of this month’s settlement.
Bar groups oppose grandparent visitation bill
The Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee is pumping the brakes on a bill that would allow grandparents and great-grandparents to seek visitation with their grandchildren despite estrangements with the children’s parents, with two notable Indiana bar association groups speaking out against the proposed legislation.
COA: buyer did not slander title to property in lis pendens notice
Issuing another ruling in a 10-year lawsuit arising from a real estate deal gone bad, the Indiana Court of Appeals reminded the property seller that it cannot sue the buyer for slander over statements made in a lis pendens notice.
Opinions Jan. 11, 2019
Indiana Court of Appeals
RCM Phoenix Partners, LLC v. 2007 East Meadows, LP
18A-PL-1355
Civil Plenary. Affirms the Marion Superior Court’s denial of RCM Phoenix Partners’ slander of title claim against 2007 East Meadows, LP. Phoenix sued for slander of title to the apartment property it was trying to sell after Meadows filed a lis pendens notice. Finds that although Meadows did not raise the argument of privilege at the trial court, it was not barred from making that argument on appeal because it was seeking to affirm the trial court’s judgment. Also finds Meadows’ properly filed lis pendens notice was “absolutely privileged’ and Meadows cannot be held liable for slander of title.
Mom faces jail, $14K sanction for contempt of grandparent visitation order
A DeKalb County mother who refused to comply with court-ordered visitation between her children and their paternal grandparents must now serve jail time and pay a $14,000 sanction after the Indiana Court of Appeals upheld visitation and contempt orders on Friday.
Hill accuser Reardon files bills to oust officials guilty of sexual misconduct
The Indiana lawmaker who publicly accused Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill of drunkenly groping her in early 2018 has filed a series of bills allowing for the removal of elected officials who commit sexual misconduct and enhancing the penalties for such conduct.
Breakfast and bravos for pro bono attorneys
Despite a demanding caseload and the stress caused by the government shutdown, the judges and staff at the Southern Indiana District Court took time Thursday morning to treat their pro bono attorneys to a hearty breakfast and a thank you.
House Ethics Committee hears sex harassment policy
Much like similar language adopted by the Senate Ethics Committee, a proposed amendment to the Indiana House Code of Ethics would explicitly prohibit sexual harassment by lawmakers and sexual relationships between lawmakers and their interns.