NFL agrees to settle lawsuit over canceled 2016 Hall of Fame game between Colts, Packers
The game was called off shortly before the scheduled starting time because of safety issues with the turf at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
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Judge declines to approve Hyundai/Kia class action settlement
A federal judge said the proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit prompted by a surge in Hyundai and Kia vehicle theft fails to provide “fair and adequate” relief to vehicle owners.
CEO Booth to retire after 30 years at Child Advocates
Cindy Booth joined Child Advocates as its first full-time staff attorney in 1994. She was named CEO of the not-for-profit in 1996 and has held that position ever since.
Sage Steele leaves ESPN after settling free speech lawsuit
Steele—a Carmel High School and Indiana University graduate who covered sports in Indianapolis early in her career—filed the lawsuit against the network and its parent company last year.
City-County Council proposal could increase ticketing for parking in bike lanes
The proposal would give Park Indy the opportunity to accrue more revenue by ticketing for non-meter-related offenses.
Indiana woman sentenced to 5-plus years in prison in COVID-19 fraud scheme
Prosecutors say Oluwatobi Seton and partners in Nigeria obtained people’s identities and used them to open GoBank accounts and debit cards. They then would apply for unemployment benefits in different states using the stolen identities the fraudulent accounts.
Supreme Court pauses Purdue Pharma $6 billion settlement plan
Thursday’s decision means settlement money meant for thousands of victims and their relatives and for local and state governments could be delayed.
ACLU lawsuit contends new Indiana law prevents police from being held accountable
A lawsuit filed in federal court by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana on Tuesday challenges a new state law that prohibits citizens from being within 25 feet of law enforcement officers.
Appeals court halts new Biden rules on debt relief for defrauded students
the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit issued an injunction to prevent the government from implementing regulations that took effect last month while it considers a lawsuit brought by Career Colleges and Schools of Texas.
Lilly sued for alleged failure to warn about ‘severe’ side effects of diabetes drug
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. and the maker of popular diabetes drug Ozempic are accused of failing to warn consumers and physicians about the risk of “severe gastrointestinal events” resulting from the use of two diabetes drugs.
Trump pleads not guilty to charges that he plotted to overturn election
Former President Donald Trump entered his plea in the federal courthouse that sits just blocks away from where his angry supporters stormed the Capitol in an effort to keep him in power.
Ex-employee of Carmel firm sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison over embezzlement
Lisa Raines is the third former employee since 2021 to be sentenced to federal prison for defrauding the travel insurance company—all in unrelated cases.
Longtime solicitor general leaves for the private sector
Indiana Solicitor General Thomas Fisher will leave for a “school choice” advocacy organization next month, after nearly two decades in his role with the Attorney General’s Office. He was the first to hold the position.
Trump charged in probe of Jan. 6, efforts to overturn 2020 election
The four-count, 45-page indictment accuses former president Donald Trump of three distinct criminal schemes, charging that he conspired to defraud the U.S., conspired to obstruct an official proceeding and conspired against people’s rights.
Indiana Planned Parenthood clinics stop offering abortions despite pause in ban
Rebecca Gibron, CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaii, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky, said the clinics will help patients access abortions in other states and provide gender-affirming hormone care for people over 18.
ACLU of Indiana asks state high court to keep near-total abortion ban on hold
The petition seeking a rehearing will delay the ban from taking effect as soon as Tuesday while the Indiana Supreme Court considers the matter.
Federal judge declines to block new Indiana law barring teaching of sex in grades K-3
U.S. District Judge J.P. Hanlon said teachers do not have unlimited free speech rights in the classroom. Instead, as government employees, their speech is limited to subjects and messages approved by the Legislature, he wrote.
Taco Bell sued for false advertising over skimpy fillings
The suit accuses Taco Bell of “unfair and materially misleading advertising” and is seeking upward of $5 million from the chain for alleged violations of law banning unfair and deceptive trade practices.
Indiana lawmakers could further dilute state wetlands protections following SCOTUS decision
The Indiana Builders Association said the Supreme Court ruling provides builders and developers “more certainty in the federal permitting process,” and called the decision “a win for common-sense regulations and housing affordability.”
Indianapolis joins national lawsuit against Kia, Hyundai over auto thefts
The lawsuit alleges that certain Kia and Hyundai models lack the industry-standard technology needed to prevent the vehicles from being stolen.