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Opinions Jan. 9, 2019

Indiana Court of Appeals
MGPI of Indiana, LLC v. South Dearborn Regional Sewer District
19A-PL-393
Civil plenary. Affirms the Dearborn Circuit Court’s order upholding the District Authority of Dearborn County’s ruling that upheld the adoption of a rate-setting ordinance by the South Dearborn Regional Sewer District. Finds there was a rational basis for the District Authority to uphold the ordinance and for the trial court to affirm its ruling against the challenge brought by MGPI of Indiana.

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PACER user group ready to begin work in February

Twelve individuals with backgrounds in the law, media, government and academia have been selected for the new PACER User Group, which will offer input and advice for improving the federal courts’ electronic docket system as well as other electronic public access services provided by the judicial branch.

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Ex-Chicago cop wins resentencing appeal

An ex-Chicago cop serving time for drug-related convictions linked to his connection with the Latin Kings street gang will have an opportunity to have his request for a reduced sentence considered, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.

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Opinions Dec. 31, 2019

Indiana Court of Appeals
Bayer Corporation, et al. v. Rene Leach, et al.
19A-CT-00625
Civil tort. Affirms the Marion Superior Court’s denial of Bayer Corporation’s motion for judgment on the pleadings against Rene Leach and 30 other women who allege they were injured by a medical device manufactured by Bayer. Finds the trial court did not err in declining to enter judgment on the pleadings.

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Opinions Dec. 30, 2019

7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Thomas Dennis Jr. v. Niagara Credit Solutions, Inc., et al.

19-1654
Appeal from the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, New Albany Division. Judge Richard L. Young.
Civil. Affirms judgment on the pleadings in favor of Niagara Credit Solutions defendants on Thomas Dennis Jr.’s complaint alleging violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Finds the claims raised by Dennis meritless.

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Opinions Dec. 27, 2019

Indiana Court of Appeals
Shane E. O’Keefe v. State of Indiana

19A-CR-1733
Criminal. Affirms Shane E. O’Keefe’s convictions of Level 4 felony possession of methamphetamine and Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. Finds the pat-down search of O’Keefe’s person during a valid traffic stop was not a violation of the Fourth Amendment. Also finds the Vanderburgh Circuit Court did not abuse its discretion in admitting evidence obtained as a result of the search.

 

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