McAdam appointed next Indiana Tax Court judge
Justin McAdam will be the next judge of the Indiana Tax Court, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Tuesday.
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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.
Kansas must stop changing trans people’s sex listing on driver’s licenses, judge says
Kansas must stop allowing transgender people to change the sex listed on their driver’s licenses, a state-court judge ordered Monday as part of a lawsuit filed by the state’s Republican attorney general.
Court gives initial approval to settlement in debt collection case against Indy-area firm
A federal judge has preliminarily approved a settlement between Church Church Hittle + Antrim and a plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit involving the firm’s debt collection communication.
Former AG Curtis Hill announces run for governor
| IL Staff
Former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill will seek the Republican nomination for governor, he announced Monday on Twitter.
Final day to submit Diversity in Law nominations
| IL Staff
Today is the final day to submit your nominations for Indiana Lawyer’s inaugural Diversity in Law awards program. Nominations must be submitted online and received by 11:59 p.m. to be considered.
Business owner seeks dismissal of class-action lawsuit over Richmond fire
The owner of the former plastics recycling company in Richmond where a massive industrial fire took place in April is seeking dismissal of a class-action lawsuit against him and the company.
THC found in state lawmaker’s blood after crash, toxicology report says
Indiana Rep. Jim Lucas had THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, in his blood the day he was arrested for hitting a guardrail and driving the wrong way on an interstate entrance ramp, according to a state toxicology report.
Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times at Florida federal prison: AP sources
Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing female gymnasts including Olympic medalists, was stabbed multiple times during an altercation with another inmate at a federal prison in Florida.
Stymied by the Supreme Court, Biden wants voters to have the final say on his agenda
After major blows to his agenda by the Supreme Court, President Joe Biden is intent on making sure voters will have the final say.
Opinions July 7, 2023
Court of Appeals of Indiana
John Simpson and Monroe LLC v. Brown County Board of Commissioners; Chuck Braden, in his official capacity; Diana Biddle, in her official capacity; and Jerry Pittman, in his official capacity
22A-PL-3102
Civil plenary. Affirms the Bartholomew Circuit Court’s dismissal of John Simpson and Monroe LLC’s complaint against the Brown County Board of Commissioners and its members. Finds that Simpson’s claim sounding in tort is barred as a matter of law. Also finds the trial court did not err when it dismissed Simpson’s complaint pursuant to Indiana Trial Rule 12(B)(6).
7th Circuit affirms summary judgment for barge company on workers’ comp claim
A man injured while performing contract work for a barge company failed to convince the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn summary judgment for the company.
IU Maurer partners with IU Northwest on new Law Scholars program
| IL Staff
Indiana University Maurer School of Law has announced a partnership with Indiana University Northwest on a new program for graduates interested in a legal education.
COA affirms dismissal of ‘ill will’ complaint filed after rejection of construction bid
A trial court ruled correctly when it granted the Brown County Board of Commissioners’ motion to dismiss a contractor’s complaint in a case centered around bidding for a hiking trail, the Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed Friday.
