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Opinions Oct. 5, 2022

Court of Appeals of Indiana
A.R. v. State of Indiana
22A-JV-156
Juvenile. Affirms the Henry Circuit Court’s order that A.R. register pursuant to the Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registration Act. Finds the juvenile court had jurisdiction to consider the issue and the determination was supported by clear and convincing evidence. Also finds A.R.’s constitutional claims are waived. Judge Patricia Riley dissents with separate opinion.

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Opinions Oct. 4, 2022

Court of Appeals of Indiana
Carla Tinsley-Williamson, as Guardian of Ethan M. Tinsley v. A.R. Mays Construction, Inc., American Multi-Cinema, Inc., and Largo Theater Construction, Inc.
21A-CT-2230
Civil tort. Affirms the Hendricks Superior Court’s entry of partial summary judgment for A.R. Mays Construction Inc. on Ethan Tinsley’s complaint alleging negligence. Finds A.R. Mays’ designated evidence affirmatively negates an element of Tinsley’s negligence claim, namely, whether A.R. Mays owed Tinsley a duty of care.

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Opinions Oct. 3, 2022

7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Estate of Eric Jack Logan v. City of South Bend, Indiana, and Ryan O’Neill
21-2922
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, South Bend Division. Judge Damon R. Leichty.
Civil. Affirms the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Indiana’s grant of summary judgment in favor of former South Bend officer Ryan O’Neill. Finds the record compels a decision for O’Neill.

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Opinions Sept. 19, 2022

Court of Appeals of Indiana

Performance Services, Inc. v. Randolph Eastern School Corporation  
22A-CP-361
Civil plenary. Reverses the Randolph Circuit Court’s entry of summary judgment for the Randolph Eastern School Corporation against Performance Services Inc. Holds that the trial court erred when it granted the School Corporation’s motion for summary judgment and denied Performance’s motion for summary judgment. Remands with instructions to enter summary judgment for Performance and to hold a hearing on Performance’s damages. Judge Elaine Brown dissents with a separate opinion.

 

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