Corteva sues startup rival Inari for patent infringement
The lawsuit seeks to prevent Inari “from continuing its brazen efforts to steal Corteva’s groundbreaking, patent-protected work,” according to the complaint.
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LabCorp to pay $525K to Indy employees after discrimination claims
The labor department looked into potential discrimination by the federal contractor at its Indianapolis facility as a part of a routine investigation, federal officials said.
U.S., 17 states sue Amazon alleging monopolistic practices led to higher prices
The long-awaited move seeks to bar the company from allegedly abusing its powers to raise prices for shoppers and levy high fees against businesses that sell on its platform.
Eli Lilly sues businesses selling knockoff versions of Mounjaro
Lilly is suing medical spas, wellness centers and compounding pharmacies in various U.S. states that sell unapproved versions of its blockbuster diabetes drug, which is frequently used off-label for weight loss.
U.S. Senate hopeful Rust files suit over state law that keeps him off ballot
John Rust, chairman of the board of Seymour-based egg producer Rose Acre Farms, argues that a 2021 state election law “creates a cycle of voter disenfranchisement.”
Judge dismisses landowners’ lawsuit against LEAP District annexation
The Indiana Economic Development Corp., the state’s job-creation agency, intervened on behalf of the city in an effort to get the lawsuit dismissed.
Investor drops lawsuit against Noble Roman’s
North Dakota-based restaurant company BT Brands, which dropped its lawsuit against Noble Roman’s late last week, said it will continue in its efforts to effect changes to the Noble Roman’s board of directors.
Google reaches tentative settlement with all 50 states over alleged app store monopoly
The lawsuit was filed in 2021 over the tech giant’s alleged monopolistic control of app distribution for the software that runs most of the world’s cellphones.
Food ads in crosshairs as Burger King, others face lawsuits for false advertising
Food ads have long made their subjects look bigger, juicier and crispier. Some consumers say those mouthwatering ads cross the line into deception, and that’s leading to a growing number of lawsuits.
Charter school group says IPS decision to sue state violated open meetings law
The complaint centers on the school board’s lawsuit that claims an exemption for IPS from a state law that requires districts to sell or lease closed school buildings to charter schools for $1.
3M agrees to pay more than $5.5B over combat earplugs made in Indianapolis
The settlement would avert a potentially much larger liability that 3M sought to curb through a controversial bankruptcy case involving Indianapolis-based Aearo Technologies that ultimately collapsed.
ACLU of Indiana sues state over inmate’s request for sex-reassignment surgery
The ACLU claims a law passed earlier this year preventing state and federal dollars from being used for such surgeries is unconstitutional.
Reggie Bush sues NCAA for defamation, wants Heisman Trophy back
The former University of Southern California star running back is suing the Indianapolis-based NCAA over a 2021 statement from college sports’ governing body about a “pay-for-play arrangement.”
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.
Lawrence Common Council, Mayor Steve Collier settle legal battle
The lawsuit largely dealt with the annual budgeting process that took place in 2021. The council appropriated $335,000 to pay legal fees.
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.
Inotiv swings to profit; legal battles continue to grow
Indiana-based Inotiv Inc. reported a fiscal third quarter profit of $1.8 million, compared with a loss of $3.7 million during the same period last year. However, the pharmaceutical testing company said it is facing new shareholder lawsuits primarily related to its acquisition of Envigo RMS Holding Corp. in Indianapolis.
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.
Noble Roman’s faces investor lawsuit in ongoing proxy war
Indianapolis-based Noble Roman’s Inc., which is battling one of its biggest shareholders over whether to replace CEO Scott Mobley on the restaurant company’s board of directors, is now facing a lawsuit from that shareholder over the same issue.
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.