NCAA, broadcaster in contract dispute over COVID cancellation of 2020 March Madness
That case gets to the heart of much litigation that began in 2020: When COVID-19 leads to a contract being broken, what can be recovered and what must be forgiven?
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Disgraced nursing-home CEO wants felony convictions tossed
The ringleader in one of the largest corporate-fraud cases in Indiana in recent years says his legal team at Barnes & Thornburg failed to disclose a “profound conflict of interest.
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Court denies appeal by groups challenging limits to Indiana religious freedom law
The state appeals court ruling upheld a suburban Indianapolis county judge’s decision last year that the three groups failed to prove they had faced any harm because of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Maxim party host that sued IMS, then lost $75K in countersuit, loses appeal
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled against Karma International LLC, which in 2016 hosted a Maxim men’s magazine-themed party for the 2016 IndyCar race that lost more than $420,000, according to the court.
Oaktree Apartments demolition order affirmed by appeals court
Oaktree Apartments, a blighted 19-acre property at the southeast corner of 42nd Street and Post Road with 336 apartment units, has been vacant since 2014.
Federal court says Amazon can be sued over defective product
A federal appeals court has ruled that Amazon can be sued over a defective product sold by one of its third-party vendors, in a decision the dissenting judge called "a relatively uncharted area of law."
Court: Purdue may have discriminated in sexual assault case
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Purdue too hastily sided with the man's female accuser and ignored his attempts to provide evidence in his defense.
Appeals court strips judgment for Emmis, rules for insurer
A federal appeals court has reversed a breach-of-contract ruling for Indianapolis-based media company Emmis Communications Corp. arising from a shareholder dispute. Emmis had sought more than $4 million in legal fees that its insurer refused to cover.
Court: IBM owes Indiana more than $70M in automation dispute
The Indiana Supreme Court ruling released Wednesday upholds lower court rulings in the case that began in 2010.
Appeals court says Gary’s lawsuit against gun makers can proceed
The Indiana Court of Appeals on Thursday revived the city of Gary’s lawsuit against 10 handgun manufacturers, thwarting the Indiana General Assembly’s attempt to derail the legal action in 2015.
Supreme Court won’t hear appeal from Indiana residents on lakefront property rights
Two residents with a home on Lake Michigan contended lakefront landowners should have the right to limit who uses the beaches abutting their properties.
Chatham Arch residential project set to move forward after legal battle
The Indiana Supreme Court declined to consider a case that was delaying the proposed redevelopment of the 800 block of North East Street. The project includes more than 50 condominiums, retail space, townhouses and single-family homes.
Appeals court affirms ruling that IBM owes Indiana $78 million
Indiana’s Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a judge’s ruling that IBM owes Indiana damages stemming from the company’s failed effort to automate much of the state’s welfare services.
Neighbors turn to courts to fight developments
Neighbors in at least four neighborhoods opposed to approved real estate projects are refusing to acquiesce and instead are mounting court challenges in hopes of stopping developments.
Indiana appeals court finds for Block 20 Athenaeum developer
The developer, along with the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission, were at the center of an appeal brought by neighbors of the historic building who oppose the project.
Opponents of proposed Carmel mosque appeal city’s approval
Dissenters have raised concerns about property values in nearby upscale neighborhoods being hurt by additional traffic and calls to prayer disturbing the peace.
Appeal planned on lawsuit challenging public defender system
An attorney is planning to ask the state Supreme Court to consider whether a central Indiana county's public defender system is violating the rights of indigent defendants to an adequate legal defense.
Judge orders IBM to post $25M bond in Indiana welfare case
IBM Corp. must the bond as it appeals a $78 million judgment in a long-running case that stems from the company’s failed effort to automate much of Indiana’s welfare services, a judge has ruled.
Federal court agrees to hear Monarch affiliate’s case
The decision gives new life to efforts by Monarch, the state’s largest beer and wine distributor, to sell liquor in Indiana—efforts that have been shot down repeatedly by the Legislature and have led to several other lawsuits.
Indiana Supreme Court to consider Simon, Teavana dispute
A lower court judge temporarily blocked Starbucks from closing its Teavana stores because of its lease obligations.
Appeals court upholds ruling for Carmel in Home Place annexation case
The lengthy battle between the city of Carmel and residents of the 1,017-acre unincorporated area of Clay Township started in 2004 when Carmel voted to include the community in the city's boundaries.