Winery sues former executive, accusing her of taking more than 21,000 documents when she resigned
The plaintiffs claim that, as recently as August, the defendant tried to access the winery’s security systems, according to court documents.
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RV design company accuses former sales consultant of stealing trade secrets
Former long-time Vomela Specialty sales consultant Amy Allen-Ross started working for a competitor only a couple days after she retired, a lawsuit states.
Athenaeum Foundation sues Rathskeller operator over biergarten revenue share
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Zimmer Biomet accusing former executive of stealing trade secrets
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Appeals court to determine subcontractor liability in using defective product
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Two Indy law firms seeking more than $165K in NFL concussion settlement fees
According to the lawsuit, the disputed fees arise from attorney-fee recoveries connected to claims made through the NFL Concussion Settlement Program.
Former Martin University students, staff sue school over its abrupt closure
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Indiana treasurer, wife sue Morgan County nonprofits over disputed Martinsville building deal
The complaint, filed April 8 in Morgan County Superior Court, names the Morgan County Public Library Foundation, the Morgan County Veterans Memorial and the Morgan County History Center and Museum as defendants.
Portland manufacturer says vehicle supply chain in danger if supplier doesn’t send parts
The company says the supplier’s refusal to deliver any parts will “have catastrophic effects and leave FCC unable to meet its contractual obligations” to Ford and GM.
Indianapolis-based freight service company sues former chief strategy officer
The company accuses the employee of breaching his employment agreement by working for a competitor and soliciting customers and an employee to join him.
Indy investment firm sues former employees, alleges they solicited clients, stole trade secrets
The company alleges the employees converted confidential business records, such as client information, for personal use and transmitted client information to their new employer.
Report: Director Michael Bay sues Cadillac F1 over Super Bowl commercial
According to The Athletic, the Hollywood director alleges Fishers-based Cadillac F1 and CEO Dan Towriss “have apparently stolen Bay’s ideas and work for the commercial” expected to air during the Super Bowl on Sunday night.
Elevance Health seeks more than $1M in breach of contract lawsuit against former executives
Elevance Health is suing four former executives, claiming the group – who worked as senior leadership for the company in Puerto Rico – breached their contracts by leaving Elevance and immediately joining a competitor in similar roles.
Alex Palou ordered to pay McLaren Racing $12M in breach of contract suit
All the damages awarded to McLaren were tied to losses the IndyCar team suffered by Palou’s decision to remain with Chip Ganassi Racing. The Friday ruling from London’s High Court came after a five-week trial last year.
Former IU Indy men’s basketball players sue trustees and school over alleged abuse by fired coach
Six former players for the Indiana University Indianapolis men’s basketball team have sued the board of trustees and the school over alleged physical and mental abuse inflicted on them by their former head coach.
Elkhart machinery company sued for over $250K in alleged breach of contract
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Daniel’s Vineyard sues McCordsville, alleges town targeted winery
The lawsuit comes about six weeks after the town sued the winery, alleging breach of development contract.