Aunt denied custody of CHINS niece in foster care
An aunt who repeatedly sought to gain custody of her 4-year-old niece the Department of Child Services placed in foster care got no relief from the Indiana Court of Appeals Wednesday.
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Litigant misses trial court’s SHOUTING
An Indiana man disputing with an Indiana law firm over the collection of his credit card debt was reminded by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals that capital letters included in a court order should not be ignored.
Material alteration of terms sufficient for dismissal of foreclosure
A trial court properly ruled against a financial institution in a mortgage foreclosure action because terms of the surety’s contract were materially altered over time, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
Deaf courtroom spectator ends fight with settlement
A deaf Indiana man who was denied a sign-language interpreter in court has reached a $124,500 settlement with the state of Indiana.
Altice selected to succeed Friedlander on Court of Appeals
Marion Superior Judge Robert R. Altice Jr. was named to the Indiana Court of Appeals July 17 by Gov. Mike Pence.
Tinder departs 7th Circuit
Judge John Tinder is retiring, but he expects to seek opportunities to assist parties with litigation consulting, compliance and arbitration.
State must pay legal fees in unclaimed property appeal
A woman who previously won a federal lawsuit arguing she was entitled to interest on unclaimed property held by the Indiana attorney general’s office also won her claim that the state should pay her legal fees for her initial appeal.
Unsupported search warrant voids drug conviction
The Indiana Court of Appeals Friday threw out a man’s cocaine dealing conviction, holding that a search warrant that led to charges against him should not have been issued.
Hamilton County e-filing begins next week
Most new civil cases in Hamilton Circuit and Superior courts may be e-filed for the first time beginning July 29, and state courts will continue to announce online the schedules for other counties to switch to e-filing.
Former HHGregg manager wins class-action suit over bonuses
A former HHGregg Inc. manager has won his lawsuit charging that the company failed to pay incentive bonuses after reaching certain financial goals.
Gender gap persists among lead trial counsel
When it comes to lead trial counsel, a recent American Bar Association Study reveals that the gender divide shows no signs of going away.
Supreme Court disbars suspended Fort Wayne lawyer
A Fort Wayne lawyer’s latest disciplinary matter resulted in his disbarment for taking $8,725 from clients he represented in a bankruptcy case.
COA: Petitioner entitled to tax deed after completing all steps
An entity that bought two properties at a tax sale fulfilled all the requisite steps to acquire ownership of the parcels, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled, rejecting an appeal from the trust that previously owned the properties.
Dose of chlorine gas alone not enough to support diagnosis of respiratory illness
A man who failed to produce an expert witness to link his respiratory ailment to a mishap at an amusement park will not be able to continue with his negligence claim.
Justices take drug-buy sting appeal
The Indiana Supreme Court will review the conviction of a man arrested after authorities set up controlled cocaine purchases from him.
Judge’s failure to address killers’ upbringings requires resentencing
Two men sentenced to life in prison for the 2000 murder of a 73-year-old nearly deaf Hammond gun store owner must be resentenced, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
Deaf courtroom spectator gets $124,500 settlement from state of Indiana
A deaf Indiana man who was denied a sign-language interpreter in court has reached a $124,500 settlement with the state of Indiana.
Involuntary commitment vacated for lack of evidence
An Indianapolis woman was improperly ordered committed for mental illness, but there was insufficient evidence she was gravely disabled, a panel of the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Monday. The decision further emphasizes the need for clear and convincing evidence of grave disability to support a commitment.
Reversal: Court wrongly required $1.1M bond in estate spat
A trial court wrongly ordered an heir to an estate to post a bond of more than $1.1 million for a claim he submitted as he sought to block the sale of the family farm.
Supreme Court won’t hear ex-Indiana elections chief appeal
The Indiana Supreme Court has denied a request by former Secretary of State Charlie White that it review a state appeals court decision upholding his three felony convictions for voter fraud, theft and perjury.