Opinions June 24, 2025
Indiana Supreme Court
South Bend Community School Corporation v. Connie Grabowski
24S-CT-395
Civil tort. Reverses the St. Joseph Circuit Court entry of judgment for Connie Grabowski and remands with instructions to enter judgment for the South Bend Community School Corporation. Finds there is no evidence that the employer discharged the employee solely to avoid workers’ compensation liability. Also finds that this case should not have gone to the jury. Justice Christopher Goff dissents with separate opinion in which Justice Derek Molter joins as to part I.C. Attorneys for appellant: John Maley, Peter Rusthoven, Michael Palmer, Benjamin Perry. Attorney for appellee: Patrick O’Leary.