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Indiana Supreme Court
Kiera Isgrig v. Trustees of Indiana University
24S-CT-158
Civil tort.  Reverses Monroe Circuit Court Judge Geoffrey Bradley’s order granting summary judgment for the Trustees of Indiana University against Kiera Isgrig’s complaint alleging negligence by the university and asserting res ipsa loquitur. Finds that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur may be applied to premises liability cases involving fixtures where an invitee is injured on a landowner’s premises. Also finds that Isgrig has demonstrated a genuine issue of material fact to overcome summary judgment. Remands for further proceedings. Justice Derek Molter dissents with separate opinion in which Justice Geoffrey Slaughter joins. Attorney for appellant: Timothy Devereux. Attorneys for appellee: Angela Della Rocco, Amy Fisher. Attorneys for Amicus curiae: Lucy Dollens, Robert Palmer.

Indiana Court of Appeals
In the Matter of J.J. and Jer.J. (Minor Children), Children in Need of Services, and M.J. (Mother) v. Indiana Department of Child Services and Kids’ Voice of Indiana
24A-JC-1676
Juvenile CHINS. Affirms Marion Superior Court’s adjudication of M.J.’s two youngest sons as children in need of services. Finds the trial court determined the children are CHINS because the mother “needs assistance managing her living conditions and [Jer.J.’s] health condition and requires the coercive intervention of the court to ensure she gets the services she needs.” Also finds Indiana Department of Child Services presented ample evidence to support that determination, and the judgment is not clearly erroneous. Attorney for appellant: Daniel Foote. Attorneys for appellee: Attorney General Todd Rokita, Deputy Attorney General Katherine Cornelius.