Sentence revision not warranted for man kicked out of drug court, COA rules
A man who was kicked out of drug court for a variety of violations did not convince the Court of Appeals of Indiana that his explanations for the violations were valid.
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Dollens: 2022 DTCI amicus activity in Indiana appellate courts
This year, the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana participated as amicus in a variety of issues of significant interest to the defense bar.
Appellate court sides with county attorney in defamation suit despite anti-SLAPP claims
An elected LaPorte County official did not convince the Court of Appeals of Indiana that a defamation suit brought against him by the county’s attorney should be dismissed under Indiana’s anti-SLAPP law.
COA affirms adoption without mother’s consent
A mother who did not pay child support even though she was gainfully employed failed to convince the Court of Appeals of Indiana to overturn the adoption of her child, which was granted without her consent.
Parents lose bid to restore parental rights
A mother and father who continually failed to provide adequate care for their children could not convince the Court of Appeals of Indiana to restore their parental rights.
COA: Carmel not liable for alleged negligence by parks department employees
A mother who sued the city of Carmel after her child was allegedly bullied and “pseudo sexually assaulted” during a camp put on by the local parks department has not convinced the Court of Appeals of Indiana that the city should be held liable.
Pendleton inmate loses appeal of murder conviction after fatal prison stabbing
An inmate who used a makeshift weapon to fatally attack another inmate did not convince the Court of Appeals of Indiana that his murder conviction should be reversed.
Multimillion dollar award evaporates under COA review of policy language
A contractor awarded $5.2 million in damages in a personal injury settlement lost most of it after the Court of Appeals of Indiana found the use of “you” and “your” in the insurance policy did not entitle the contractor to indemnification.
Appeals on Wheels to hear case involving strip clubs at casino
Court of Appeals of Indiana judges are on the road again this week for traveling oral arguments, this time preparing to hear arguments about compelling arbitration between dozens of models and two Indiana strip clubs.
COA denies relief to mother facing numerous contempt orders for unpaid medical expenses
A mother handed several contempt orders for failing to pay her share of uninsured medical expenses did not convince the Court of Appeals of Indiana that she should be granted relief from a judgment ordering her to reimburse the children’s father.
COA: Lake County sheriff didn’t need commissioners’ approval to sign jail contract for health services
In a dispute between Lake County’s sheriff and the local county commissioners, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled for the sheriff.
COA dismisses appeal from landowner who didn’t timely appeal appropriation proceedings
A man who didn’t like the offer county officials made to acquire a portion of his land failed to appeal in a timely manner, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled.
IN trial court can divide property after German divorce, COA rules
A woman who was divorced in a German court can pursue the division of her marital property in an Indiana trial court, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled.
Justices consider whether woman who won $3.2M negligence judgment can sue more defendants
Indiana Supreme Court justices must decide whether a woman who won $3.24 million in a personal injury case can sue additional defendants for their alleged roles in the same auto accident.
COA affirms father’s accomplice convictions in violent robbery with son
A Wayne County father involved in a bloody robbery with his son did not find relief from his accomplice convictions at the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
COA: School corporations can’t assert takings claims against state in charter school dispute
Three Indiana school corporations have failed to convince the Court of Appeals of Indiana to overturn a law requiring them to sell vacant public school buildings to charter schools for $1.
Indy considering outside counsel to test public nuisance law
Indianapolis fought a nine-year legal battle against troubled housing complex owner Towne & Terrace Corp. A City-County Council proposal aims to give the city more fuel in the future against similar properties causing a public nuisance.
Indiana Court Decisions: Oct. 20-Nov. 2, 2022
Read Indiana appellate court decisions from the most recent reporting period.
COA affirms for doctors, hospital in negligence suit, seeks guidance from Supreme Court
The Court of Appeals of Indiana entered judgment for two doctors and a hospital Thursday, concluding that a patient’s expert affidavit was insufficient to create a genuine issue of material fact about the standard of care she should have received.
‘Strength under control’: Justice Molter honored during robing ceremony
Hands clasped with a soft smile on his face, Justice Derek R. Molter sat in the front row of a packed courtroom facing his empty seat on the Indiana Supreme Court bench.