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City, partners push forward with renter support despite setbacks

February 21, 2022 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indianapolis Business Journal

Indianapolis has long struggled to rein in dilapidated housing complexes owned by absentee, typically out-of-state, landlords. It’s slogging through lengthy lawsuits with the owners of multiple troubled properties, and officials say there’s another filing ready to go unless a new owner takes over an infamously rundown complex. A pair of state-level moves in landlord-friendly Indiana also are hampering attempts to protect renters, city officials say.

Sandy Hook families settle for $73M with gun maker Remington

February 16, 2022 | Associated Press

The families of nine victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting announced Tuesday they have agreed to a $73 million settlement of a lawsuit against the maker of the rifle used to kill 20 first graders and six educators in 2012.

Indianapolis delays suit against apartment owner, citing interested buyer

February 10, 2022 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indianapolis Business Journal

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration, which in January threatened a lawsuit against the owner of a troubled Nora-area apartment complex, has delayed filing suit, citing interest from a possible buyer.

Denied press access leads to First Amendment lawsuit against Attorney General Rokita

February 7, 2022 | Marilyn Odendahl

The feud between political commentator Abdul-Hakim Shabazz and Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita that began when Shabazz was barred from a press conference in October 2021 has spilled over into federal court.

Purdue University files patent-infringement suit against Google

February 3, 2022 | Susan Orr, Indianapolis Business Journal

Purdue University’s Purdue Research Foundation is suing Google LLC over Android software that Purdue says incorporates patented technology for smartphones.

Indiana joins lawsuit against California precious metals company

February 3, 2022 | Alex Brown, Inside Indiana Business

Indiana is one of 27 states filing a lawsuit against a California company accused of bilking elderly investors throughout the country out of nearly $70 million. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office says at least 16 Indiana residents are among the victims who were defrauded by Safeguard Metals.

Judge rejects blocking Indiana online school fraud lawsuit

February 2, 2022 | Associated Press

A judge is allowing state officials to continue with a lawsuit against several people and companies linked with two now-closed Indiana online charter schools facing allegations of a fraud scheme that cost the state more than $150 million.

Ice Miller, co-defendants argue whistleblower complaint fails to show wrongdoing

January 26, 2022 | Marilyn Odendahl

Indianapolis-based law firm Ice Miller LLP and the banks listed as defendants in the whistleblower lawsuit brought by the former general counsel of the Indiana Treasurer’s Office have filed a motion asking the Marion Superior Court to dismiss the case on the grounds that the complaint does not show they knowingly and intentionally made false or fraudulent claims.

City threatens nuisance suit against owner of troubled Nora apartment complex

January 25, 2022 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indianapolis Business Journal

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration on Tuesday threatened suit against the ownership of a Nora-area apartment complex that’s racked up hundreds of health and building code violations.

DC, Indiana, other states sue Google saying it invades users’ privacy

January 25, 2022 | IL Staff and Associated Press

The District of Columbia and three states including Indiana are suing Google for allegedly deceiving consumers and invading their privacy by making it nearly impossible for them to stop their location from being tracked.

Escape Room locations sue SBA after missing out on pandemic relief funds

January 21, 2022 | Dave Lindquist, Indianapolis Business Journal

The Escape Room USA locations in Fishers and Indianapolis are suing the U.S. Small Business Administration, hoping to be recognized as live entertainment venues that qualify for pandemic relief funds.

COA: Father satisfies Bystander Rule for negligence claim

January 12, 2022 | Marilyn Odendahl

A Pulaski County man claiming “negligent infliction of emotional distress” will be able to continue with his lawsuit after the Court of Appeals of Indiana found he satisfied the Bystander Rule even though he arrived at the scene about three hours after a gas explosion destroyed his house.

Lawsuit challenging constitutionality of Indiana’s age limit on absentee voting proceeding in IN Southern District

January 10, 2022 | Marilyn Odendahl

Of the three lawsuits filed in 2020 challenging Indiana’s voting laws, one remains on the Southern Indiana District Court’s docket, with plaintiffs now seeking summary judgment to enable any eligible Hoosier, regardless of age, to cast an absentee ballot.

Several accused in Indiana school fraud want suit dismissed

January 10, 2022 | Associated Press

Several people and companies linked with two now-closed Indiana online charter schools have asked a judge to dismiss claims against them in a lawsuit alleging a fraud scheme that cost the state more than $150 million.

Lawsuit dropped over awarding of Terre Haute casino license

January 6, 2022 | Associated Press

A lawsuit challenging the selection of a company to build a new Terre Haute casino has been dropped, clearing a hurdle for the stalled project.

Judge allows WISH-TV’s discrimination suit against AT&T to move forward

January 3, 2022 | Indianapolis Business Journal Staff

A federal judge has ruled that a racial discrimination lawsuit filed against AT&T by Circle City Broadcasting, which owns WISH-TV Channel 8 and WNDY-TV Channel 23, can move forward as the two companies battle over retransmission fees.

Student sues Noblesville High School, claiming school prohibited pro-life club

December 23, 2021 | Marilyn Odendahl

Alleging Noblesville High School prevented a freshman from organizing a pro-life club because the group’s “political agenda is not aligned with the administration’s agenda,” the student, her parents and her club, Noblesville Students for Life, have filed a lawsuit against the school and several faculty members for violating the rights of free speech and association.

AG Rokita sues Biden administration over preschool masks, vaccine mandates

December 22, 2021 | Emily Ketterer and Indianapolis Business Journal Staff

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has joined attorneys general in 23 other states in a lawsuit against the Biden administration over mask and vaccine mandates the federal government imposed on all preschool programs funded by the federal Head Start program.

Lawsuit could further snarl delayed Terre Haute casino plans

December 22, 2021 | Associated Press

Indiana officials are trying to push forward stalled plans for a Terre Haute casino, giving the company that runs the Kentucky Derby a license for the project on Tuesday despite a new lawsuit criticizing the proposed site.

Appellate court reinstates med-mal case against doctor who wasn’t served for 1 year

December 15, 2021 | Katie Stancombe

A doctor who wasn’t notified of a lawsuit against him until one year after it was filed must face the lawsuit after the Court of Appeals of Indiana reversed its dismissal.

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