DTCI: Disabilities by association
Nondisabled employees bringing claims following law changes in 2008.
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DeGroote: The new social network – return to the bar
With more demands on my time, I find myself less involved in the state, local, and firm activities and social events. Apparently, I am not alone.
DTCI: Legal pitfalls and evidence considerations in health care provider apologies
Health care provider apologies in the face of adverse patient outcomes can have profound effects in the defense of subsequent patient litigation.
DTCI: Indiana Civil Litigation Review
The DTCI’s flagship publication, the Indiana Civil Litigation Review, will be distributed soon.
DTCI: Meet your 2012 Board of Directors
Read about the 2012 Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana board of directors.
18th Annual DTCI Conference & Meeting
The DTCI held its annual conference Nov. 17-18 at French Lick Resort. View photos from the event.
2011 update of DTCI amicus cases
Cases include wrongful death attorney fees and spoliation.
Standing up for the judiciary
The Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana plans to address attacks on courts and judges.
Incoming DTCI president sets priorities for new year
Civility and clarifying priorities are among Lonnie D. Johnson’s key initiatives for 2012.
DTCI: A lesson not learned in law school
DTCI attorney Gregory Freyberger provides insights on differing litigation strategies.
DTCI: Recovery of workers’ comp in third-party action
An overview of the statutory rights of an employer/carrier to recover on such liens is often a good refresher as many attorneys tend to overlook this important aspect when seeking to settle their liability case.
DTCI Kudos
Congratulations to DTCI member Susan E. Cline of Lewis Wagner in Indianapolis upon her being named the Indianapolis Best Lawyers Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants Lawyer of the Year.
DTCI award recipients named
During its 2011 Annual Meeting Nov. 17-18 in French Lick, the DTCI will recognize the outstanding defense lawyers of 2011.
DTCI: Dreaded v. St. Paul revisited
Does an insurer owe coverage, defense and indemnity for costs incurred by the policyholder before notice to the insurer?
Baeverstad: Does M.D. allow expert to rely on junk science?
A patient comes to the hospital and receives twice the amount of thrombolytics ordered by the cardiologist. The thrombolytics have a risk of causing hemorrhagic stroke. Two days later, the patient strokes and dies. The treating cardiologist is of the opinion that the stroke was caused by the excessive dose given to the patient. Does this seem like a “no brainer” on causation?
Nov. 17-18 DTCI conference speakers
Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David is the featured speaker at the luncheon Nov. 18.
DTCI: Admissibility of subsequent product modifications
Andrew Palmison writes about Indiana’s treatment in a strict liability action.
DTCI: Photo of car admissible to show lack of injury
On Aug. 10, 2011, the Indiana Court of Appeals issued an opinion that addressed for the first time the issue of whether a photograph of vehicle damage is relevant and admissible to assist a jury in determining the extent of bodily injury in a trial arising from a motor vehicle accident.