High court won’t hear Title IX case involving Michigan State
The U.S. Supreme Court says it won’t take the plunge into a dispute over Michigan State University’s decision to end its swimming-and-diving teams, a decision female athletes sued over.
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Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend settles lawsuits over shooting
The boyfriend of Breonna Taylor who fired a shot at police as they burst through Taylor’s door the night she was killed has settled two lawsuits against the city of Louisville, Kentucky, his attorneys said Monday.
Supreme Court won’t block California flavored tobacco ban
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused a request from tobacco companies to stop California from enforcing a ban on flavored tobacco products that was overwhelmingly approved by voters in November.
COA: ‘Veteran attorney’ guarantor still on hook for loan despite multiple modifications to agreement
A “veteran attorney” who signed as the guarantor of a $600,000 loan is obligated to cover the debt after the borrower defaulted and the Court of Appeals of Indiana found modifications to the loan agreement did not alter his financial responsibility.
2nd judge pro tem appointed to Morgan Superior Court after Foley joins COA
Another change has been made to the Morgan Superior Court bench following the elevation of Judge Peter Foley to the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
Final 2 Muncie officers charged with false reporting to get separate trials
| IL Staff
A Muncie Police Department officer charged with false reporting has been granted a separate trial from his remaining co-defendant, the latest action in a case against four former officers.
Opinions Dec. 12, 2022
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Thomas M. Shoaff v. First Merchants Bank
22A-PL-514
Civil plenary. Affirms the grant of summary judgment in favor of First Merchants Bank on its action seeking to hold Thomas Shoaff to his responsibilities under a signed guaranty agreement, but reverses the Allen Superior Court’s damages award with respect to its calculation of interest, late fees and attorney fees. Finds the trial court did not err when it granted summary judgment to First Merchants but did err with respect to its award of interest, late fees and attorney fees. Remands for further proceedings.
Sen. Mike Braun kicks off gubernatorial bid at downtown steakhouse
Surrounded by 70 of his friends, family members, donors and supporters, U.S. Sen. Mike Braun kicked off his 2024 gubernatorial bid on Monday at Prime 47 steakhouse in downtown Indianapolis.
Indiana to receive $219M from CVS, Walgreens in opioid settlements
CVS and Walgreens have agreed to pay state and local governments a combined total of more than $10 billion to settle lawsuits over the toll of opioids and now want to know by Dec. 31 whether states are accepting the deals.
Hoosier attorneys’ challenge to loan forgiveness program put on hold at 7th Circuit
The lawsuit filed by a pair of Hoosier attorneys against the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program has been put in neutral by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals pending the outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court’s review of the issue.
SCOTUS won’t hear Title IX case involving Michigan State
The Supreme Court says it won’t take the plunge into a dispute over Michigan State University’s decision to end its swimming-and-diving teams, a decision female athletes sued over.
Biden called gay marriage ‘inevitable’ and soon it’ll be law
President Joe Biden plans on Tuesday to sign legislation, passed by bipartisan majorities in Congress, to protect gay unions — even if the Supreme Court should revisit its ruling supporting a nationwide right of same-sex couples to marry.
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch launches bid for governor
Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch started her long-anticipated bid for governor today with a campaign website that declares her candidacy.
Indy-based Kennected hit with cease-and-desist letter from LinkedIn
The professional networking site LinkedIn has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Indianapolis-based tech company Kennected, accusing it of engaging in multiple violations of LinkedIn’s user agreement.
Justices deny transfer in 24 cases, including case regarding conviction for crime defendant ‘did not commit’
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court denied transfer to 24 cases for the week ending Dec. 2, including one case that split the court.
2 appointed, 1 reappointed to Board of Law Examiners
| IL Staff
The Indiana Board of Law Examiners, which is responsible for administering the bar examination, is welcoming two new members from the private bar who will serve five-year terms.
Common Cause Indiana offers CLE examining call for code of ethics at SCOTUS
| IL Staff
The annual Good Government CLE hosted by Common Cause Indiana will focus on the U.S. Supreme Court and the push for the justices to adopt a code of ethics.
ICLEO accepting applications for 2023 program
| IL Staff
Applications are now being accepted for the Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity, or ICLEO, program that begins in summer 2023.
Agency budget presentations document big needs
Requests for funding are up across the board for state agencies in their budget presentations before the State Budget Committee this week, especially for personnel, construction costs and technology services.
Opinions Dec. 9, 2022
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Great West Casualty Company, DTAK, LLC, and Matthew Ehlen v. Founders Insurance Company (mem. dec.)
22A-PL-1771
Civil plenary. Affirms the grant of summary judgment in favor of Founders Insurance Company declaring that Founders is not obligated to provider coverage under an automobile insurance policy procured by Brian K. Gates Jr. Finds Founders is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, and there is no genuine dispute of material fact. Also finds the LaPorte Superior Court did not err in granting summary judgment to Founders and denying summary judgment to Great West Casualty Company, DTAK LLC and Matthew Ehlen.