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.
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New law establishes commission to lure pro sports to northwest Indiana
The commission is taking steps to bolster the region’s tourism market by focusing on strategies and solutions to market four Indiana counties as the perfect place for professional sports teams.
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‘They’re helping out’: Prosecutors’ offices hosting clinics for expungements, license suspensions
A line of people formed at Lucas Oil Stadium on a recent Tuesday morning, well before the doors to the stadium opened for the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office’s Second Chance Workshop. Other prosecutor’s offices are doing similar work.
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Naloxone vending machines designed to curb opioid overdose deaths
It took less than a week for Indiana’s first-ever naloxone vending machine to need a restock.
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‘Kid from a cornfield’: Goff brings community mentality to Supreme Court bench
He describes himself as “a kid from a cornfield.” And for Justice Christopher Goff, ties to his cornfield community run deep.
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Court of Appeals to decide whether South Bend is liable for pothole injury
John Murphy sued the city of South Bend in 2024 after he stepped into a pothole and suffered a leg injury. Murphy accused the city of negligent failure to maintain its streets.
Rokita appeals decision in his case against the St. Joseph County sheriff
The attorney general’s office argues that numerous undocumented immigrants have been released into St. Joseph County, jeopardizing public safety, because of the sheriff’s refusal to cooperate with federal immigration officials.
Rokita’s lawsuit against St. Joseph County’s sheriff dismissed for lack of evidence
Judge Jenny Manier wrote in the court’s order that Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has not provided “any real factual basis” to support his argument that St. Joseph County Sheriff Bill Redman and the St. Joseph County Police Department were not cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
South Bend steel processor faces lawsuit over alleged cyber gang data breach
The lawsuit says the Cactus cyber gang has taken credit for infiltrating the company’s information systems and successfully downloading about 679 GB of files, including the personal information of customers and employees.
Former Magistrate Judge Andre Gammage joins THK Law
Gammage announced his retirement from the bench in March.
Donnelly will serve as new St. Joseph Circuit Court magistrate judge
The St. Joseph Circuit Court announced Molly Donnelly will serve as its newest magistrate judge. Donnelly replaces Judge Andre Gammage, who announced his retirement.
Attorney general sues St. Joseph County police over alleged lack of cooperation with immigration officials
The police department said it regularly communicates with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and fully complies with all state and federal laws.
Three finalists named for retiring Judge Crone’s spot on Indiana Court of Appeals
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission named one attorney and two judges as finalists to fill an upcoming northern district vacancy on the 15-member court.
Judicial candidates seek to fill upcoming Crone vacancy on Indiana Court of Appeals
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission interviewed seven candidates Tuesday for an impending vacancy on the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Commission names five nominees to fill St. Joseph Superior Court vacancy
The nominees will be submitted to Gov. Eric Holcomb for consideration, and he will make the final selection.
Justices reverse summary judgment for doctor, clarify requirements of medical experts’ affidavits
A doctor must face a medical malpractice complaint after the Indiana Supreme Court overturned a summary judgment ruling. The court also clarified that a medical expert is not required to expressly state the applicable standard of care in an affidavit.
IN Supreme Court rejects summary judgment for owner of fitness facility where swimmer suffered head injury
The owner of a health and fitness center where a woman suffered a head injury while swimming must face the woman’s negligence-related claims, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled in finding the gym’s owner is not entitled to summary judgment.
Attempted murder, battery convictions vacated after speedy trial request not met
A man’s attempted murder and battery convictions have been vacated by the Court of Appeals of Indiana, which determined that his speedy trial request was not met.
Finalists announced for Marnocha vacancy on St. Joseph Superior Court
The St. Joseph County Judicial Nominating Commission has announced five finalists for an upcoming judicial vacancy.
2 men charged in October shooting that killed 12-year-old boy, wounded second youth in South Bend
Two men have been charged in an October shooting that killed a 12-year-old boy and wounded a second youth in South Bend, authorities said Monday.
Health care provider doesn’t retain immunity from med-mal suit for causing abuse report, COA rules in reversal
An amendment to the child abuse reporting statute represents a policy determination that a provider who hasn’t acted with gross negligence or willful misconduct doesn’t retain immunity from a medical malpractice action for causing a report of child abuse.
Applications open for Wayne, St. Joe court vacancies
Applications are open for upcoming trial court vacancies in two Indiana counties.
Holcomb appoints judges in Howard, Vanderburg Cos., JNC member in St. Joe county
Gov. Eric Holcomb this week announced judicial appointments in Howard and Vanderburgh counties, as well as an appointment to the St. Joseph County Judicial Nominating Commission.
COA affirms, reverses trial courts’ judgments on what can be submitted to medical review panels
Plaintiffs claiming they were injured by steroid injections are not entitled to summary judgment on their state or federal prescription-law claims, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled.