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Indiana Court of Appeals
Judy Lammons v. EDCO Environmental Services, Inc.
24A-CT-2057
Civil tort. Reverses Lake Superior Court Judge Bruce Parent’s judgment in favor of EDCO Environmental Services, Inc. in its defamation lawsuit against Judy Lammons. Finds that because Lammons’ statements neither state nor imply a provably false fact but merely indicate her honestly held opinion, the trial court’s findings are clearly erroneous. Attorneys for appellant: Gavin Rose, Stevie Pactor. Attorney for appellee: Adam Sworden.

Indiana Supreme Court
McKinley Kelly v. State of Indiana
25S-PC-108
Post-conviction relief. Affirms the Lake Superior Court’s denial of McKinley Kelly’s post-conviction petition for resentencing or a reduced sentence after he was found guilty of three counts of murder and sentenced to 110 years in prison. Finds the state and federal constitutional provisions Kelly cites with various sentencing restrictions and requirements for equal treatment do not compel a more lenient sentence. Also finds Kelly’s sentence is appropriate considering the nature of his offenses and his character. Attorneys for appellant: Indiana Public Defender Amy Karozos, Deputy Public Defenders Katherine Province, Joanna Green. Attorneys for appellee: Attorney General Todd Rokita, Supervising Deputy Attorney General Ian McLean.

Indiana Court of Appeals
In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of: T.M. v. Community Health Network, Inc.
24A-MH-1437
Mental health. Affirms the Marion Superior Court’s judgment ordering T.M.’s temporary involuntary civil commitment to the Community Health Network for her treatment of mental illness. Finds that the public interest exception applies to T.M.’s claims, that there was sufficient evidence supporting her commitment order and that the procedural irregularities did not constitute fundamental error. Attorneys for appellant: Talisha Griffin, Joel Schumm, Certified Legal Intern Jon Gobeyn. Attorneys for appellee: Jenny Buchheit, Sean Dewey, Rani Amani.