Costco sues Trump administration over tariffs, seeks full refund
Costco joins dozens of other companies including motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki and canned foods maker Bumble Bee that have filed suits seeking tariff refunds.
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USA Gymnastics and Olympic sports watchdog failed to stop coach’s sexual abuse, lawsuits allege
The lawsuits allege Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics and the Denver-based U.S. Center for SafeSport were told about “inappropriate and abusive behaviors.”
Insurance companies sue Indy shopping center owner in dispute over environmental site cleanup
Travelers and St. Paul Fire and Marine filed a lawsuit against Washington Shoppes on Nov. 26 in Marion Superior Court.
Biglari Holdings’ lawsuit says it was deceived during purchase of Texas oil company
Biglari, owner of the Indianapolis-based Steak n Shake restaurant chain, alleges that the CEO fraudulently misrepresented Abraxas’ valued assets during negotiations to acquire the company.
Punch Bowl Social faces eviction amid unpaid-rent lawsuit by Circle Centre owner
Hendricks Commercial Properties is asking the court to permit it to move forward with evicting Punch Bowl from its space and to collect unpaid rent, late charges, attorney fees, interest and other legal expenses.
Attorney general sues over health code violations at massive Castleton apartment complex
The landlords of a 1,261-unit apartment complex that has twice been sold at state record prices are accused of endangering tenants by failing to address unsafe conditions.
Lawsuit accuses Indianapolis-based payment-processing firm of consumer deception
The suit alleges the business uses a deceptive collection process that includes charging customers undisclosed, variable “convenience fees” whenever they pay utility bills.
Indianapolis gas station owners accuse partner of embezzling at least $1M
Two owners of a gas station and convenience store in downtown Indianapolis have filed a lawsuit against another partner.
Jack’s Donuts seeks to sell corporate assets in bankruptcy
Jack’s Donuts, which filed for bankruptcy reorganization in late October, is now seeking court permission to sell off its corporate assets to a stalking horse bidder.
Daniel’s Vineyard sues McCordsville, alleges town targeted winery
The lawsuit comes about six weeks after the town sued the winery, alleging breach of development contract.
OpenAI faces 7 lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide, delusions
Filed on behalf of six adults and one teenager, the lawsuits claim that OpenAI knowingly released GPT-4o prematurely despite internal warnings that it was dangerously sycophantic and psychologically manipulative.
Rokita files lawsuit against IPS for ‘frustrating’ immigration officials
The lawsuit alleges Indianapolis Public Schools maintains policies that violate Indiana’s anti-sanctuary statute.
McLaren vs. Palou: A $20.7M lawsuit over broken promises and disappearing messages
The 2025 Indianapolis 500 winner has maintained his contracts with McLaren were “based on lies,” and he’d never have a chance to race in F1.
Former student news adviser sues IU trustees, alleges firing was unconstitutional
James Rodenbush’s complaint says he was fired after refusing to “censor the students’ work.” But an IU official wrote that the school has “never attempted to censor editorial content, period.”
Fishers-based Arrive AI sues former business consultant it alleges stole trade secrets
In its complaint, the company accuses the former consultant of interfering with its business opportunities, including what is described as a potentially multibillion-dollar deal with a large logistics company.
Ex-Amazon driver sues civil rights agency for dropping her case following executive order
The suit is the latest example of workers scrambling to find recourse as federal agencies abandon their cases in response to Trump’s shake-up of the country’s civil rights enforcement infrastructure.
Chamber of Commerce sues Trump to block $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
The chamber’s lawsuit is not the first against the new visa fee, but it’s significant because it marks the first by the chamber, one of the most powerful and largest business groups in Washington.
Fishers-based mortgage lender sues former employees for alleged breach of contract
The company alleges the two former employees signed an agreement that included a two-year noncompete clause as well as stipulations that they wouldn’t solicit customers on behalf of a competing company.
Retired IU faculty sue to restore involvement in university government
Recent changes to state law specify that only members of a faculty governance organization who are employed by a state educational institution can vote on pending matters and that these organizations are advisory only.
Mark Sanchez, Fox Corp. sued by truck driver over weekend altercation in Indy
According to the complaint, truck driver Perry Tole suffered “severe permanent disfigurement, loss of function” and other physical injuries in the altercation with the former NFL quarterback.