Former COA Judge Garrard dies at 91
Former Court of Appeals of Indiana Judge William I. Garrard, 91, died June 2.
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Doctor’s affidavit, along with medical records and testimony, precluded summary judgment in negligence case, COA rules in reversal
A doctor’s affidavit, along with medical records and another doctor’s deposition, created a genuine issue of material fact that precluded the entry of summary judgment in favor of a widow in a medical negligence case, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled.
Man showed insufficient causation for pre-accident pain, headaches, COA affirms
A man’s negligence claims for a 2018 car accident only apply to a shoulder injury sustained in the crash and not to pain from any pre-existing injuries or ailments, the Court of Appeals of Indiana ruled Monday in affirming a lower court’s decision.
Man’s ‘rather have a lawyer’ comment didn’t invoke Miranda rights in child sex-trafficking case, 7th Circuit affirms
A man convicted of child sex-trafficking did not have his Miranda rights violated when a detective asked him questions after he said he would “rather” have a lawyer, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in affirming a lower court’s decision.
COA: No abuse of discretion in setting aside stipulated order in property sale, liens case
A trial court did not abuse its discretion when it granted a motion from a receiver and contractors to set aside a stipulated order in a case involving liens and a property sale, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled.
Ban on gender-affirming care halted
A law that would have banned gender transition procedures for Indiana minors has been preliminarily enjoined by a federal judge, just two days after hearing oral arguments and shortly before the law was scheduled to take effect July 1.
Indiana’s high court to consider privacy in ‘bizarre’ Community Health case
Who is responsible when a hospital sends a patient’s diagnosis to the wrong person and that person immediately posts the information on Facebook for hundreds to see?
Holcomb confirms he won’t run for Senate in 2024; holds off on gubernatorial endorsement
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said explicitly he will not make a bid for the U.S. Senate in 2024, quashing rumors that he would seek federal office after his gubernatorial term ends next year.
Florida couple with IN ties charged with more than $2M in COVID-19 relief fraud
A southwest Florida couple with ties to Indiana has been charged with stealing more than $2 million in COVID-19 relief funds and using the money to buy boats, new businesses and other luxury items.
George Floyd’s killing capped years of violence, discrimination by Minneapolis police, DOJ says
The Justice Department issued a withering critique of Minneapolis police, alleging they systematically discriminated against minorities, violated constitutional rights and disregarded the safety of people in custody for years before George Floyd was killed.
Split COA, reverses, remands in case involving home heights, view of Lake Michigan
A split Court of Appeals of Indiana reversed a motion to dismiss and remanded for further proceedings on whether an Ogden Dunes couple can build a house taller than 30 feet that would obstruct the lake view of the houses behind them.
Landlords not liable for mail carrier being bitten by dog, COA affirms
An Evansville couple weren’t responsible under the state’s dog bite statute for a tenant’s terrier that bit a United States Postal Service mail carrier, the Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed Friday in upholding a trial court’s granting of summary judgment.
7th Circuit affirms bribery, IRS obstruction convictions against ex-Indiana mayor
A former northwest Indiana mayor convicted of bribery and obstructing federal revenue laws failed to convince the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals that, among other things, his rights were violated when the government seized communications between him and his attorney.
IN Supreme Court holding oral arguments June 22
The Indiana Supreme Court will hold oral arguments for three cases June 22. Two of the three cases were reversed, and one was affirmed by the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
IN Supreme Court granted no transfers last week
Indiana Supreme Court justices denied 16 transfer petitions for the week ending June 9. There were no transfers granted.
Court set to rule on Iowa governor’s bid to reinstate strict abortion limits
An Iowa court ruling expected Friday could outlaw most abortions in the state or keep the procedure legal up to 20 weeks of pregnancy, at least for now.
D.C. spending standoff ahead as U.S. House Republicans demand $130 billion in cuts
U.S. House Republicans this week outlined how they would cut $130 billion from the dozen annual government funding bills — producing a plan with significantly lower spending than the level both parties agreed to in the debt limit deal just two weeks ago.
Off-duty Indiana sheriff’s deputy fatally shoots man who pointed rifle at officers
An off-duty sheriff’s deputy fatally shot an armed man in Indiana after he ignored commands to drop a rifle and pointed the weapon at officers, police said.
Indiana attorneys allege poor treatment against man accused of killing two girls
Attorneys for an Indiana man accused of killing two teenage girls six years ago argued before a judge Thursday that the man has been mistreated at the prison he is housed in, requesting relocation to a different facility.
Injunction to stop law banning transgender health care to be decided soon by federal judge
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana pressed its case Wednesday for a preliminary injunction to halt a ban on transgender medical treatment for children and teens.