Judge dismisses 27 charges against ex-Broad Ripple bar owner, calls probe a ‘fishing expedition’
Prosecutors had alleged that Robert Sabatini underreported nearly $4 million in sales and failed to pay about $350,000 in taxes from 2020 through 2023.
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Federal lawsuits mount against top egg producers, who say avian flu outbreaks are behind price surge
The complaints allege that the producers manipulated the market to raise prices to a record high average of $6.23 a dozen for Grade A Large eggs in March 2025.
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South Bend Chocolate Co. alleges fraud, collusion in airport contract award
South Bend Chocolate Co. is asking the court to set aside the contract award, remand the matter to the airport authority for a do-over based on lawful criteria and award damages for its losses.
Glenbrook Square shooting victim sues former mall owner, security provider
A mother and daughter were shopping at the Fort Wayne mall in May 2024 when a shooting incident broke out.
Judge denies South Bend Chocolate Co.’s preliminary injunction over airport concession contract
The court also found that an orderly transfer of concession operations served public interest.
South Bend Chocolate Co. sues airport, seeks to block master concessionaire contract
The lawsuit seeks to block the St. Joseph County Airport Authority from handing over South Bend International Airport’s food and retail concession contract to a South Dakota-based competitor.
Shein faces EU investigation over illegal products, addictive design features
Shein may be required to alter its actions or pay a hefty fine if a so-called non-compliance decision is reached following an in-depth investigation, the European Commission said.
Amazon to pay $2.5B to settle FTC allegations it duped customers into enrolling in Prime
The Seattle company will pay $1 billion in civil penalties — the largest such fine in the agency’s history for a rule violation — and $1.5 billion will be paid back to consumers who were unintentionally enrolled in Prime.
Kroger blames Albertsons for merger’s demise in new court filings
Kroger said in Tuesday’s court filing that it should not be forced to pay Albertsons a $600 million termination fee as well as billions of dollars in legal fees.
Albertsons gives up on Kroger merger, sues grocery chain for failing to secure deal
Albertsons is accusing Kroger of not doing enough to secure regulatory approval for the $24.6 billion agreement, which would have been the largest grocery store merger in U.S. history.
Federal judge halts proposed supermarket merger between Kroger and Albertsons
Kroger and Albertsons in 2022 proposed what would be the largest grocery store merger in U.S. history. But the Federal Trade Commission sued earlier this year, seeking to block the $24.6 billion deal.
Hermes lawsuit claims luxury retailer reserves its famed Birkin bags only for its biggest spenders
The proposed federal class-action lawsuit, which was filed this week in San Francisco, alleges that Hermes is violating antitrust law by making customers buy other goods in the store before being granted the privilege of buying a Birkin bag from Hermes.
COA affirms dismissal of insurance dispute for lack of jurisdiction
A worldwide retailer’s complaint against its insurer will not continue in Indiana state court after the Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed dismissal for lack of personal jurisdiction.
AG Rokita criticizes Target for Pride merchandise, alleges breach of duty to shareholders
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita criticized Target’s Pride campaign in a letter released Thursday, claiming the corporation is infringing on states’ ability to “safeguard citizens.”
Owners of store that sold baby clothes for adults sue Noblesville officials
The owners of a Noblesville business that sold baby clothes for adults before being shut down last summer have filed a federal suit against the city’s planning director and members of the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals.
COA: No duty owed to couple struck by drunk driver in grocery store parking lot
A Sullivan County grocery store’s landlord had no duty to protect a couple from being struck by a drunk driver on its premises, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded in a Monday decision.
Bont: White collar update — Walmart pharmacy defense plays offense
Walmart took issue with the government’s assertion that national pharmacy chains are required to analyze and share prescribing data across its stores and with line pharmacists. After waiting four years for the government to initiate legal proceedings, Walmart took the offensive and filed a declaratory judgment action in the Eastern District of Texas. In essence, Walmart alleged to the court that the government was creating and enforcing laws that did not exist.
Judge upholds Indiana laws restricting wine deliveries
Indiana laws restricting the delivery of wine to consumers have been upheld by a federal judge who rejected constitutional challenges from an out-of-state retailer, in contrast to another recent ruling in a case challenging state alcohol licensing laws.
Store managers not involved in customer injuries not liable for negligence, justices rule
In answering a certified question from a federal judge, the Indiana Supreme Court held Wednesday that store managers who are not directly involved in a patron’s injury on store property cannot be held liable for negligence under Indiana law.
Boost Mobile kiosk vendor booted from grocer boosted on appeal
An appellate panel has reversed for a cellphone kiosk owner subleasing space in an East Chicago supermarket after finding a Lake County judge erred in granting a motion for immediate possession by a new sublessor.
State to open vaccines to all adults March 31, nix mask mandate April 6
Indiana will open COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all Hoosiers ages 16 and older on March 31, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Tuesday. He also said the statewide mask mandate will be lifted early next month.