Authorities identify three men charged with animal cruelty at dairy farm
The Newton County Sheriff's Office said officers were searching for the three suspects in the animal abuse at Fair Oaks Farms.
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Judge rejects Indiana AG’s bid to block abortion clinic
U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker denied Attorney General Curtis Hill’s request for an immediate stay to prevent the clinic from opening until Indiana’s appeal is considered.
Three ex-workers charged with animal cruelty at Indiana dairy
The misdemeanor charges for the beating of animals come amid a public backlash against the popular agritourism destination Fair Oaks Farms.
Supreme Court to hear bid to limit retirement-plan lawsuits
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to use an appeal by Intel Corp. to consider tightening the deadlines for lawsuits over the investments made by worker retirement plans.
Indy credit union pays a price to put ITT nightmare to rest
Elements Financial, formerly the Eli Lilly Federal Credit Union, is among seven credit unions that collectively agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by ITT Educational Services' bankruptcy trustee.
Indiana Supreme Court blocks disputed Brownsburg annexation
Justices ruled the town “did not satisfy its burden of proving it had met the statutory requirements for annexing the disputed territory.”
Indiana Supreme Court suspends Hendricks County judge for 45 days
Judge Robert W. Freese has been suspended from judicial office without pay for 45 days after appointing a friend as a trustee of an estate case he was presiding over and failing to take action when the friend did not fulfill his duties, resulting in a “massive theft.”
Judge questions reasons for Indiana abortion procedure ban
A federal judge grilled an attorney for the state of Indiana on Monday over whether the Legislature had legitimate reasons for approving a law that would largely ban a second-trimester abortion procedure.
Illinois poised to be 11th state to legalize marijuana use
Illinois is set to become the second of Indiana’s neighbors to legalize recreational use of marijuana.
Cousins spar over multimillion-dollar Christian media empire
Two Indiana cousins are fighting for control of a Christian media empire started by their grandfather, trading accusations of deceit, corporate malfeasance, harassment and abuse.
Indiana fetal-remains law could boost costs for abortions
The state’s largest abortion provider said it expects greater expenses for abortions because of the state law requiring burial or cremation of fetal remains upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Steak n Shake in growing legal battle over overtime pay
Steak n Shake is already on the hook for $7.7 million judgment after a jury found the burger chain improperly failed to pay overtime to 286 restaurant managers. Meanwhile, plaintiffs in an even larger second lawsuit are taking aim at CEO Sardar Biglari.
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.
Fishers City Council hires firm to probe discrimination claims against city clerk
The council said it had been informed of allegations against Jennifer Kehl by current and former employees.
CNO stuck in nightmare over alleged hedge fund fraud
CNO is mired in lawsuits related to the hedge fund's collapse—both as a plaintiff and as a defendant—that likely will take years more to play out.
McDonald’s employees file new round of sexual harassment complaints
More than two dozen current and former McDonald's workers filed sexual harassment complaints Tuesday to confront what they say is widespread misconduct at the fast-food behemoth.
Indiana sues billionaire family behind maker of OxyContin
The Indiana lawsuit was filed Monday against eight members of Sackler family who own Connecticut-based drugmaker Purdue Pharma.
Carmel synagogue vandal sentenced to 3 years in prison
Gov. Eric Holcomb cited the July 2018 incident in asking the state Legislature to pass a hate crimes bill.
United States’ delay to Huawei ban gives tech sector time to adjust
The United States is delaying restrictions on U.S. technology sales to Chinese tech powerhouse Huawei in what it calls an effort to ease the blow on owners of its cell phones and smaller U.S. telecoms providers that rely on its networking equipment.
Indy towing operator charged with defrauding car owners in massive scheme
A federal grand jury indicted Brian Fenner of Indianapolis, and a partner, Dennis Birkey of Wisconsin, in an alleged scheme to fraudulently take title to other people's cars and then sell them for their own profit.