Klineman appointed to fill Welch’s upcoming vacancy on commercial court
In preparation for Marion Superior Judge Heather Welch’s retirement in February, the Indiana Supreme Court has appointed her replacement as a commercial court judge.
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Rush attends funeral, honors late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush paid tribute to the first woman on the nation’s highest court as she attended a funeral service for the late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
Franciscan’s indemnification claim against radiology provider not barred by statute of limitations, COA affirms
A company that provides radiology services had a contractual duty to indemnify Franciscan Alliance, Inc. after the hospital system settled a medical malpractice claim brought about by alleged negligent care that resulted in a man’s death, the Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed Thursday.
Indy attorney disbarred after ‘abandoning’ his practice
An Indianapolis attorney has been disbarred for his lengthy history of misconduct, which included charging and collecting unreasonable fees, engaging in deceitful behavior and ultimately abandoning his immigration law practice.
Indiana Court Decisions: Nov. 30-Dec. 13, 2023
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IndyBar urges caution in response to proposal to allow graduates of non-ABA-approved school to take state bar
The Indianapolis Bar Association has registered some concerns with proposed changes that would allow a graduate of a non-American Bar Association-accredited law school to petition to take the Indiana bar exam.
Rust challenge set for argument in February
The Indiana Supreme Court has set arguments in John Rust’s election law challenge for February 12, three days after the filing deadline to run for U.S. Senate.
IN justices deny 18 transfer petitions
The Indiana Supreme Court denied transfer to 18 cases last week, granting just one transfer petition.
IN Supreme Court issues new suspension order for Elkhart attorney
An Elkhart attorney already suspended from the practice of law in the state now faces a new interim suspension order from the Indiana Supreme Court.
COA prematurely dismissed inmate’s appeal, justices rule in reversal
The Court of Appeals of Indiana prematurely dismissed an inmate’s appeal of the entry of judgment in favor of the Allen County public defenders he was suing, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in reversing the dismissal.
IN Supreme Court dismisses appeal in property dispute involving Norfolk Southern
A trial court’s order in a property dispute between a North Judson man and a railroad company did not meet the criteria of a final judgment, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled in dismissing the man’s appeal.
Indy attorney gets 30-day suspension with automatic reinstatement for impermissible communication with represented litigant
An Indianapolis attorney will serve a 30-day suspension with automatic reinstatement in the new year after she impermissibly communicated with a represented litigant and made false statements to the court about that communication.
Finding the issue moot, IN Supreme Court declines to order judge in Delphi murder case to comply with public access rules
The Indiana Supreme Court has declined to enter a writ of mandamus in the dispute over access to court records between a trial judge and the man accused of murder in the deaths of two Delphi teens, finding the issue is now moot.
Disciplinary commission files to unseal Rokita agreement after contradictory remarks
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission on Monday filed a petition asking to release a conditional agreement signed by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita after he publicly denied wrongdoing following a settlement.
Rokita appeals primary ruling
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita on Friday filed a notice of appeal, requesting the Indiana Supreme Court step in after a trial court judge last week found a state elections law unconstitutional.
Vincennes attorney suspended for 60 days for impersonating a public servant
A Vincennes attorney’s law license has been suspended for 60 days, with his suspension stemming from a 2022 felony conviction for impersonating a public servant.
Justices to hear oral arguments in canceled insurance, Red Lobster cases next week
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear two oral arguments next week in cases involving a challenge to a company’s termination of a couple’s auto insurance policy and a lower court’s denial of restaurant chain Red Lobster’s summary judgment motion.
Indiana Court Decisions: Nov. 15-29, 2023
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IN Supreme Court grants transfer in 3 cases, denies 16 transfer petitions
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to three cases last week, including a medical malpractice case where patients were ordered by a trial court to redact non-evidentiary allegations of drug and alcohol abuse and mental illness against a treating physician.
IN Supreme Court invites filing of supplemental, amicus curiae briefs in malpractice case
The Indiana Supreme Court has invited additional briefing on a medical malpractice case that has already been heard at oral argument.