Pittman family dispute escalates with new lawsuit
An ongoing family dispute could cause some of the companies related to a retail real estate development in Carmel to be dissolved.
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Rolling Stone defamation trial over rape article begins
The woman who claimed she was gang raped in a now-discredited story in Rolling Stone magazine said the University of Virginia dean who counseled her after she came forward about her alleged assault "did everything right," an attorney said Tuesday.
Judge: Give Florida voters chance to fix vote-by-mail ballots
Calling the state's current law "illogical" and "bizarre," a federal judge late Sunday ordered the state of Florida to give thousands of voters a chance to make sure their vote-by-mail ballots are counted.
Lawsuit against Penn State by ex-coach gets underway
A civil trial set to begin Monday in a courtroom in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, will determine if Penn State should pay for a claim it mistreated a former assistant coach who provided key evidence used to convict child molester Jerry Sandusky.
7th Circuit allows Michigan man to sue Indiana body shop for fire that destroyed his vehicle
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned summary judgment in favor of a northern Indiana body shop Wednesday after finding that a Michigan man has legal ground to sue the body shop for a fire that destroyed his car.
City of Elkhart, Martinsville police facing lawsuits after deleting Facebook posts
After preventing local residents from commenting on their official Facebook pages, the city of Elkhart and the Martinsville Police Department are being sued for alleged violations of citizens’ First Amendment rights.
Judge: State must reply to lawyers seeking fees of $2.8M in DCS case
A judge has ordered the state to reply to the petition of four lawyers for fees of $2.8 million for winning a $31 million judgment for a northern Indiana family victimized by the state Department of Child Services.
Federal judge dismisses class-action lawsuit against Carmel
A U.S. district court judge has dismissed a federal class-action lawsuit filed against the city of Carmel for its enforcement of a local traffic ordinance.
Mother of injured student sues over Westfield stage collapse
The mother of a Westfield High School student injured after a stage collapse sent dozens of students falling into an orchestra pit filed a lawsuit against the school corporation Thursday for damages.
Airbnb’s San Francisco showdown may set rules for gig economy
Airbnb Inc. has a message for cities that try to enforce rules that crimp its couch-surfing style: See you in court.
Former employee files sexual harassment suit against Emmis
A former employee of Indianapolis-based Emmis Communications Corp. has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the media company, alleging it did not do enough to respond to her complaints that she was harassed and criticized by two producers at one of its sports-talk radio stations.
Non-citizen transgender man sues state to change name
Because of an Indiana law that prohibits non-citizens from legally changing their names, John Doe must continue to identify as Jane on all documents until he becomes a naturalized citizen.
Judge denies state bid to reduce $31 million award against DCS
A federal judge Friday rejected the state of Indiana’s motion to reduce a jury’s $31 million award last year against Department of Child Services workers and a state police officer for the wrongful removal of a couple’s children and prosecution of their parents.
St. Vincent loses court battle over $15 million hospital loan
St. Vincent Health has lost a two-year battle over whether it can be reimbursed by Medicare for interest expenses on a $15 million loan it took out to build a new hospital in eastern Indiana.
Indianapolis man sues Chipotle, others over sign collapse
An Indianapolis man who gained national attention after his car was crushed by a Chipotle sign on the north side has filed a lawsuit against the restaurant company as well as the property owner and manager.
Sept. 11 families can now sue the Saudis but will it matter?
Just because Congress has allowed Sept. 11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia over claims it had a role in the terror attacks doesn't mean such a case will ever go before a jury.
115-year-old Indiana campground closing amid state lawsuit
A central Indiana campground that's been operating for more than a century is closing its gates amid a state lawsuit.
Kansas judge certifies Syngenta corn case as class action
A Kansas federal judge has ruled that hundreds of thousands of corn farmers’ claims against Syngenta may proceed as a class action.
DC appeals court hears arguments in Clean Power Plan case
The federal appeals court in Washington began hearing arguments Tuesday in the legal fight over President Barack Obama's plan to curtail greenhouse gas emissions.
Lawrenceburg sued for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities in zoning issue
The city of Lawrenceburg is facing a lawsuit after an organization that serves adults with intellectual disabilities accused the city of discrimination after it prevented the organization from building a supported living home for people with disabilities.