Attorney General Todd Rokita seeks dismissal of disciplinary charges, alleges retaliation
The outcome of the heated situation between Rokita and the state disciplinary commission now rests with the Indiana Supreme Court.
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Attorney disbarred for sexual relations with three ‘vulnerable’ clients
The court determined the Winamac attorney’s actions were predatory, not “merely exercises in poor judgment.”
State supreme court suspends Pendleton attorney for professional misconduct
The Indiana Supreme Court has suspended a Pendleton attorney from the practice of law for at least a year, after his failure to report a drunk driving conviction led the court’s disciplinary commission to open a complaint against him.
State of the Judiciary: Chief justice says new tech is increasing access to courts
Cameras in courtrooms, live-streamed hearings and online court calendars are just some of the examples that Chief Justice Loretta Rush gave of what the courts are doing to enhance access to justice despite a burgeoning caseload.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in case of man hit by IndyGo bus
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for two cases Thursday, including one involving an Indianapolis man who died in 2018 from injuries sustained when an IndyGo bus driver allegedly ran over him at a bus stop.
Indiana Supreme Court hears case involving ‘violent’ adopted son that parents want in foster care
The Whitley County case involves a 15-year-old boy who was diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome at birth.
State supreme court finds malpractice law applies to claims brought in Elkhart County class action suit
A split Indiana Supreme Court ruled Thursday the Indiana Medical Malpractice Act does apply to claims in a class-action lawsuit brought in Elkhart Superior Court on behalf of patients against an unspecified hospital.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear case of alleged medical malpractice at Gary hospital
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear a case involving the alleged medical malpractice by a hospital in Gary after a man claimed he had his leg amputated due to the damage caused by a nurse’s placement of an IV catheter.
Indiana Supreme Court issues public reprimand for Putnam County judge
The Indiana Supreme Court issued a public reprimand for a Putnam County judge who was found to have engaged in judicial misconduct by making injudicious comments about women bringing property claims against their former cohabitating partners.
Once-reprimanded Rokita details his proposed changes for lawyer discipline
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is calling for new rules that would allow the state disciplinary commission to quickly dismiss politically motivated complaints against attorneys and require it to follow the same impartiality guidelines as judges.
Many Indiana courts close Monday due to winter storm
Several courts across central and southern Indiana were closed Monday due to severe weather moving across the area.
Indiana Supreme Court to review sexual misconduct claims against doctor
The dispute centers on whether the claims should be heard by Lake Superior Court or by a medical review panel under the Medical Malpractice Act.
State supreme court to hear wrongful termination case against South Bend school district
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in January in a case where a woman sued the South Bend Community School Corporation, alleging wrongful termination of her employment with the school district.
IN Supreme Court affirms denial of state fund’s summary judgment motion in sexual assault case
A child victim of a sexual assault by his physician could be eligible for excess compensation from the state’s patient’s compensation fund, after the Indiana Supreme Court affirmed a trial court’s denial of the fund’s summary judgment motion.
New member appointed to Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure
The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed a new member to the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure Thursday.
Indiana Supreme Court accepts attorney’s resignation following fatal 2023 drunk driving incident
The Indiana Supreme Court has accepted the resignation of an Indiana attorney involved in a fatal drunk driving case in May 2023.
Weaver: Public access is at risk in two pending court cases
Two cases being considered by the Indiana Supreme Court could have a dramatic effect on Hoosiers’ rights to obtain government documents under the state’s Access to Public Records Act.
Tax dispute between PENN Entertainment, revenue department to be heard by IN Supreme Court
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in January for a case involving a tax assessment dispute between a Pennsylvania company with gaming and entertainment ventures in multiple states, including Indiana, and the state’s department of revenue.
Indiana Supreme Court grants transfer to case where medical malpractice alleged at Gary hospital
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to two cases Friday, including one involving a medical malpractice lawsuit where an appellate court reversed a $1.3 million judgment awarded to a Methodist Hospital patient.
Westfield attorney suspended for noncooperation with investigation by disciplinary commission
An Indiana attorney has been suspended from the practice of law for not cooperating with an Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission investigation into grievances lodged against him.