Gymnast sues Karolyis, other groups over team doctor’s abuse
The suit alleges Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics, the U.S. Olympic Committee and the husband-and-wife coaching duo failed to protect her and other athletes.
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Hard-fought civil fraud case against ITT brass nears trial
Former CEO Kevin Modany and former Chief Financial Officer Daniel Fitzpatrick tried to settle the case last year, but SEC commissioners rejected the deal. Another settlement conference is scheduled for May.
After guilty verdict, Notre Dame rescinds honorary degree given to Bill Cosby
Although it traditionally has been rare for schools to rescind honorary degrees retroactively, experts say it has become more common in light of the #MeToo movement. More than 20 schools have revoked degrees from Cosby.
BlueIndy billionaire Bollore charged in Africa corruption case
Billionaire Vincent Bollore, the tycoon behind the BlueIndy car-sharing service, has been charged by French investigators as part of a probe into the possible use of bribes in two African countries.
Former IUPUI student sentenced for federal loan fraud
As part of a plea agreement, 26-year-old Carmel resident Cavya Chandra admitted to forging documents from 2008 to 2014 in order to gain admittance to three universities—Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and IUPUI.
Integrating criminal justice center is key to lifting Twin Aire neighborhood
Ensuring the $572 million criminal justice center connects with the surrounding neighborhood and doesn’t sit isolated presents a big challenge for project planners and community leaders.
Class-action lawyers rebuked over Anthem fee request
A federal judge has put off deciding whether to approve the $115 million data-breach settlement and has appointed a special master to closely scrutinize the request for $38 million in attorney's fees.
Olympic medalist Jordyn Wieber sues USA Gymnastics, Michigan State
Olympic gold medalist Jordyn Wieber filed a lawsuit Tuesday alleging Michigan State University and former leaders for Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics hid Larry Nassar's conduct from the public and law enforcement.
Internet sales tax issue divides Supreme Court justices
Hearing arguments Tuesday, the justices considered overturning the court’s 1992 ruling that made much of the internet a tax-free zone by exempting retailers that don’t have a physical presence in a state.
Trailblazing Judge Patricia Gifford leaves strong legacy
Retired Marion Superior Court Judge Patricia Gifford, known for her composed effectiveness while presiding over the Mike Tyson rape trial, has died at age 79.
Tony Stewart, Ward family settle wrongful death lawsuit
Tony Stewart and the parents of Kevin Ward Jr. have agreed to settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family against the former NASCAR champion for his role in the death of their son.
Judge strikes down Hamilton County’s restrictions on road signs
The order nullifies an ordinance that Hamilton County commissioners passed Feb. 12 and updated April 3. The ban largely targeting political and real estate signs along roads.
Indiana Bar passage rate hits record low, despite improvement from first-timers
Would-be lawyers continue to have a troubled relationship with the Indiana Bar Exam. Only 47 percent passed the exam in February, the lowest rate on record, according to preliminary figures.
Defense makes bold new claim before stockbroker Thomas Buck sentencing
The former star Merrill Lynch broker this month threw federal prosecutors for a loop, arguing days before his scheduled sentencing for securities fraud that his offense caused “zero financial loss.”
Businessman Alan Symons puts legal nightmare to bed
The executive has satisfied the terms of a settlement that extricates him from a $44 million court judgment stemming from a soured business relationship.
USA Gymnastics sues insurance carriers amid Nassar lawsuits
Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics is suing its insurance carriers, alleging that they haven't fully reimbursed it for defense costs incurred in lawsuits filed by victims of disgraced former sports doctor Larry Nassar.
Hamilton County kicks off 256-bed jail expansion, eyes start of second phase
County officials are weighing whether to get moving on the $4 million final phase so it could be finished at the same time as the first.
Anthem agrees to $1.6M settlement over autism therapy
Insurance company Anthem Inc. has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit filed by Indiana parents who were denied coverage for therapy for their children with autism.
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.
Newspaper: Lilly Endowment administrator, formerly a prostitute, helped pastor defraud foundation
A convicted prostitute who had a 40-year administrative career at Lilly Endowment Inc. secretly worked with a prominent Florida pastor to defraud the Indianapolis-based charitable foundation out of tens of thousands of dollars, the Tampa Bay Times reported last week.