Property management company wins reversal in bid for interest on attorney fees
A small claims court erred in excluding attorney fees from an award of post-judgment interest, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled.
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ICE, Clay County again ask federal court to dismiss claims from noncitizen detainees
Federal and local defendants in a case involving noncitizen U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees at the Clay County Jail are again asking a federal court to dismiss claims.
Pro-abortion Notre Dame professor sues student publication for defamation
A University of Notre Dame sociology professor is suing a student publication for defamation based on articles profiling her pro-abortion views, which are contrary to the Catholic university’s teachings.
Jasper Co. farms entitled to damages, but amount must be recalculated, COA rules
A trial court ruled correctly that three Jasper County farms could recover damages from a seed company under promissory estoppel, but the court improperly calculated those damages, the Court of Appeals of Indiana ruled Wednesday.
7th Circuit affirms verdict, summary judgment in excessive force suit against deputies
A man who was hit and tased by law enforcement after his mother requested a wellness check failed to convince the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals that the sheriff’s deputies entered the home unlawfully and used excessive force.
ACLU seeks clarifications on injunction to RFRA abortion ban challenge; lawmakers could circumvent underlying case
Attorneys challenging the state’s abortion ban on religious freedom grounds asked the trial court on Monday to dispel confusion in that case by explicitly stating a preliminary injunction extends to all members of the class-action suit.
Inmate used chain from handcuffs to strangle Indiana deputy during escape attempt, officials say
A jail inmate accused of killing a sheriff’s deputy who was transporting him in a van used the chain of his handcuffs to choke the officer during an escape attempt in Indianapolis, according to court documents released Tuesday.
Senators call for Supreme Court to follow ethics code like other branches of government
The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, responding to Associated Press investigative stories on the Supreme Court, said Tuesday it was time for the justices to bring their conduct in line with the ethical standards of other branches of government.
Partnership between Indianapolis, US Attorney’s Office targeting gun crimes gets council approval
The Indianapolis City-County Council gave its approval Monday to a proposal creating a partnership between the city of Indianapolis and the United States Attorney’s Office to address gun crimes.
IN Supreme Court creates Innovation Committee, adjusts commission membership requirements
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court has issued amendments to the rules governing committees and commissions, including an amendment that creates a new Innovation Committee.
Opinions July 11, 2023
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Brandi S. Bare v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
22A-CR-2879
Criminal. Affirms Brandi Bare’s convictions of operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death and reckless homicide, and her 57-year aggregate sentence. Finds Bare waived her ability to directly appeal her convictions following a guilty plea. Also finds Bare has not met her burden to establish that her sentence is inappropriate.
7th Circuit affirms convictions, sentencing for Indianapolis meth traffickers
A trio of men linked to an Indianapolis drug trafficking ring failed to sway the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, as the appellate court affirmed Monday a lower court’s convictions and sentencing on methamphetamine distribution-related charges.
McAdam appointed next Indiana Tax Court judge
Justin McAdam will be the next judge of the Indiana Tax Court, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Tuesday.
Room for individual, narrower legal action on abortion ban, legal experts say
A split ruling from the Indiana Supreme Court late last month has left the door open to both individual future challenges and further restrictions to the state’s near-total abortion ban.
Former AG Curtis Hill launches gubernatorial bid: A look at his campaign
Former embattled Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill joins the growing list of politicos running to succeed term-limited Gov. Eric Holcomb in 2024. Longtime political analyst Andrew Downs says Hill could be successful despite his history.
Sheriff’s deputy dies following assault by jail inmate after Indianapolis hospital visit
A sheriff’s deputy died Monday after being assaulted in a transport van by a jail inmate whom he had just taken to a hospital visit in Indianapolis, authorities said.
Justices teach when the Supreme Court isn’t in session. It can double as an all-expenses-paid trip
Documents obtained by The Associated Press through public records requests reveal that some all-expenses-paid trips — to Italy, Iceland and Hawaii, among others — are light on classroom instruction, with ample time carved out for the justices’ leisure.
‘He said, she said’ case accusing doctor of sexual misconduct doesn’t fall under Medical Malpractice Act, COA affirms
A woman’s allegations that her doctor committed sexual misconduct against her did not fall under the Medical Malpractice Act, the Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed in allowing the case to proceed without going before a medical review panel.
Opinions July 10, 2023
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Jatinder K. Kansal, M.D., P.C. v. Taylor Krieter
22A-CT-2646
Civil tort. Affirms the Lake Superior Court’s denial of Dr. Jatinder Kansal’s motion to dismiss Taylor Krieter’s complaint alleging battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Finds that assuming sexual misconduct occurred as Krieter alleged, it was wholly unrelated to the provision of medical care, so she is not claiming medical malpractice, the Medical Malpractice Act doesn’t apply and the trial court has subject-matter jurisdiction.
7th Circuit splits in upholding denial of habeas relief after revocation of 5,700 days of good time credit
A split 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a prisoner’s habeas petition after 5,700 days of accrued good time credit were revoked and his prison release date was extended by more than 15 years following his assault of a correctional officer.
