Montgomery Co. judge returning to bench after medical leave
The Indiana Supreme Court has revoked a judge pro tempore appointment following a judge’s return to the bench.
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Web Exclusive: Meet the judges: Montgomery Superior Judge Daniel Petrie
Montgomery Superior Judge Daniel Petrie is the most recent trial court judge to be featured in Indiana Lawyer’s Spotlight series, which focuses on judicial officers in more rural areas of the state.
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Judges pro tem appointed in Marion, Montgomery, Warrick counties
Three new judges pro tempore have been appointed to fill vacancies across the state.
Neglect conviction upheld for man who caused ‘catastrophic’ injuries to baby
A man convicted of neglect against his girlfriend’s infant daughter has failed to convince the Court of Appeals of Indiana that either insufficient evidence or the Indiana Constitution require reversal of his Level 1 felony conviction.
Company that personalizes products shouldn’t be considered manufacturer in fire damage case, COA affirms
A promotional company that personalizes products shouldn’t be considered the manufacturer of a defective charger that caused a fire, the Court of Appeals of Indiana ruled in affirming a lower court’s decision.
Prohibition of e-cigarettes, nicotine products in county jail went too far, COA affirms
An attempt by county commissioners to regulate e-cigarette and nicotine use in the local jail went too far, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has affirmed.
IN justices vacate, remand trial court’s ruling in Montgomery Co. flooding case
The Indiana Supreme Court has vacated a trial court’s order finding that improvements to a drain caused repeated flooding to a Montgomery County couple’s farmland, ruling the trial court left one question unresolved.
Flooding dispute headed to IN Supreme Court
A dispute between a Montgomery County couple, the town of Linden and multiple county departments over whether drainage improvements resulted in a permanent physical invasion of their land will go before the Indiana Supreme Court.
COA: Surgeon entitled to salary, attorney fees in breach of contract dispute
A former Franciscan Alliance surgeon will get the money he was guaranteed in his base contract before he was fired and the attorney fees from his case in full but won’t receive any additional performance-based monies or liquidated damages from the health care provider, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has affirmed.
COA reverses for farm in neighbors’ shared drainage line dispute
The Court of Appeals of Indiana has reversed in a dispute between neighbors over the use of a drainage line in Montgomery County, finding the farmland owner’s suit wasn’t subject to a six-year statute of limitations.
Republican candidates line up for Indiana House races in northern suburbs
Two newly redrawn Indiana House districts in Indianapolis’ northern suburbs have attracted a total of six Republican candidates looking to advance to November’s general election.
COA reverses ruling in drainage dispute
A Montgomery County couple concerned about flooding on their property due to drain improvements made for a local town faced a reversal Monday after the Court of Appeals of Indiana found a trial court wrongly ruled in determining a permanent physical invasion had taken place on their land.
Braish and Kile-Maxwell: School partnerships expand pro bono services
Recently, undergraduate institutions in more rural Indiana counties have stepped up to help provide access to pro bono legal services.
15 IU McKinney, Maurer students selected for third year of rural justice program
More than a dozen students from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and Indiana University Maurer School of Law will take part in a program for law students this summer to assist rural county judges.
Justices certify retiring jurists as new senior judges
Numerous longtime Indiana jurists were certified as first-time senior judges last week by the Indiana Supreme Court.
Man charged with killing wife whose head found in cellar
A Crawfordsville man has been charged with killing his wife whose severed head was found buried in his cellar, authorities said.
Indiana reports increase of 410 coronavirus cases, 23 more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Tuesday said the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in the state has risen to 38,033. That marks an increase of 410 cases over the cumulative number — 37,623 — the department reported on Monday.
Indiana passes 32,000 mark for COVID-19 cases
The Indiana State Department of Health on Tuesday said the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in the state has risen to 32,078, following the emergence of 363 more cases.
Indiana’s official COVID-19 case count passes 30,000
The Indiana Department of Health on Friday said the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the state has risen to 30,409, following the emergence of 473 more cases.
Former Attica High School coach sentenced to 24 years for child porn
A former Attica High School assistant track coach has been sentenced to 24 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges of production and possession of child pornography. Jeremy Kelley, 41, of Attica, was sentenced by U.S. Southern District Court Senior Judge Sarah Evans Barker, U.S. Attorney Josh Minkler announced Monday.
Indiana State Police sued over fatal roadside shooting by trooper
The widow of an Indiana man who was fatally shot by a state trooper while working on his daughter’s car filed a lawsuit Monday, alleging unjustified deadly force.