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Inaccurate drain location data causes city to lose negligence suit

Because the city of Fort Wayne did not provide accurate locations of its drains to a utility company involved in constructing an underground monolith, its negligence suit against the utility company can’t survive summary judgment. An underground drain was damaged during the process, causing flooding in the area.

Law student honored for cross-country golf fundraiser

Luke Bielawski was honored Tuesday at the Indiana Statehouse for his novel fundraising efforts. The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law student made headlines last year when he hit golf balls across the country to raise money for an Indianapolis high school serving at-risk students.

Tell us why you love the law

In the course of reporting on legal news throughout the state, IL reporters and editors have the opportunity to talk with many attorneys. One thing we hear often is how much lawyers truly love and are inspired by the practice of law. While some days their relationship with the law is a love/hate affair, many lawyers tell us that their passion for the law was sparked early, and if they had it all to do again they’d still choose a life in the law.

We invite you to tell us why you love the law. Please send your submission – 100 words or less – to IL Managing Editor Jennifer Nelson at [email protected]. Deadline for submissions is today! In honor of Valentines Day, short vignettes will be published in the Feb. 12 issue of Indiana Lawyer.
 

Opinions Jan. 14, 2014 ILD

Indiana Court of Appeals
Dione Wells v. State of Indiana (NFP)
49A02-1306-CR-512
Criminal. Affirms conviction for theft, a Class D felony.


The Indiana Supreme Court and Tax Court posted no opinions prior to IL deadline. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals posted no Indiana decisions prior to IL deadline.

Opinions Jan. 14, 2014

7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Kimberly Spurling v. C&M Fine Pack, Inc.
13-1708
Civil. Affirms the U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana’s entry of summary judgment for C&M on the Family Medical Leave Act claim. Reverses the entry of summary judgment in favor of C&M on Spurling’s Americans with Disabilities Act claim and remands for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. Rules the company did not actually fire Spurling until after it learned she had a medical condition that was covered under the ADA.

Rockport plant opponents appeal quick permit extension

Environmental groups opposed to a controversial coal gasification plant proposed for southwest Indiana have asked for state administrative review of a permit that was extended without a hearing on the day it was set to expire.

Charlie White stays free pending appeal

Convicted former Secretary of State Charlie White’s sentence of one year of home detention will not be executed pending his post-conviction relief appeal, a judge ruled last week.

IndyBar: Pay it forward by offering your expertise

Since 2007, attorney volunteers have assisted hundreds of individuals prepare for times when they can no longer speak for themselves through the Low Asset Wills program. For IndyBar volunteers it is easy: clients are pre-screened and template forms are provided.

IndyBar: Straight Talk from the Statehouse

Hear an update on pending legislation and get to know Indiana legislators at the IndyBar’s eighth annual seminar, “The Importance of Lawyer-Legislators in the Indiana General Assembly,” which is hosted by the bar’s Legislative Committee.

Abrams: Get Involved – Lots to Feel Good About

I walked around the office at the end of last month asking attorneys if they had any interest in getting more involved with the Indianapolis Bar Association. A few of the attorneys looked at me with a “deer in headlights” look and told me that they really did not know a lot about the opportunities for participation with the IndyBar.

IndyBar to Host Town Hall Meeting on New Criminal Justice Complex

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, Marion Superior Court Judge David Certo and Marion County Sheriff John Layton have recently announced plans for a new criminal justice complex to replace the existing facilities. This new complex will house separate adult and juvenile detention, inmate processing, the prosecutor, public defender, probation and community corrections, clerk and other state and federal agencies.

IndyBar Launches Expanded Communications Tools

Two years ago, a forward-thinking group of IndyBar members gathered to ponder the future of the bar’s communications efforts. These leaders recognized then what’s become crystal clear today—that a new approach to the gathering and distribution of news and content was critical in a world where technology continues to change the game on a near daily basis.