Ex-One Call execs turn on each other in latest venture
Lawsuit alleges two of six partners in Qtego seized control and locked them out of the northwest-side firm, which developments telecommunications technology.
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Mike’s Carwash ownership trial gets under way
The private company and principals Bill and Mike Dahm are defendants in the lawsuit brought by Jerry Dahm, a cousin who once owned 35 percent of the company and claims he was forced to sell his shares at a discounted rate.
Developer Broadbent loses fight to keep finances under wraps
A newly public filing shows the co-founder of The Broadbent Co.’s net worth has fallen 60 percent, to $48 million.
Star settles age-discrimination suit with ex-columnist
Former columnist Susan Guyett, 63, sued the Star and its owner, Virginia-based Gannett Co., in April 2010, alleging that her age led to her dismissal in December 2008.
Attorney General sues 2 firms over Super Bowl rentals
The lawsuit charges that Super Week Lodging and Major Event Rentalz took money up front without providing services or refunds.
Speedway’s plan for roundabout hits snag over billboard
The Speedway Redevelopment Commission is threatening eminent domain against Clear Channel Outdoor Inc. because the billboard company won’t relinquish its lease rights at a key intersection.
Bank seeks $2M from estate of London Witte Group founder
The estate of Richard J. Salewicz, who died in 2010, is named in the foreclosure suit that also targets Tyson Corp., the company he owned on the southwest side of Indianapolis. Local accounting firm London Witte is not part of the court action.
Sugarland attorneys: Injured fair fans share in blame
Attorneys for country duo Sugarland say concertgoers were at least partly to blame for injuries suffered in the 2011 stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair. The stance drew a sharp reaction from fans Tuesday and prompted the band’s manager to issue a statement criticizing the finger-pointing.
Appeals court rules on anonymous online comment case
The Indiana Court of Appeals on Tuesday ordered a Marion County judge to reconsider whether The Indianapolis Star must identify an online user who posted an anonymous comment that now is part of a defamation lawsuit.
Former worker files federal suit against ASI
An ex-employee of manufacturer ASI Limited in Whitestown is suing the company for allegedly failing to give workers a required 60-day notice that the plant was closing. The lawsuit seeks class-action status on behalf of roughly 200 terminated workers.
More Fair suits target Durham family members
Those named in the latest lawsuits include Tim Durham’s ex-wife, Joan SerVaas; B.J. Durham, SerVaas’ biological son who was adopted by Durham; and the financier’s sister, Courtney Durham.
Trustee seeks $1B from Fair Finance’s lenders
Fair Finance Co.’s bankruptcy trustee finally has found some deep pockets to go after in his quest to recover money for the small-time Ohio investors who lost more than $200 million when the Tim Durham-led company failed two years ago.
Circle Centre again suing Bella Vita over unpaid rent
Landlord Circle Centre Mall LLC is suing the restaurant over $77,275.24 in unpaid rent, according to court documents. Circle Centre also sued Bella Vita in June 2010 over $96,523.23 in overdue rent.
Local fraternity files suit against former auditor
The foundation of Alpha Tau Omega accuses Indianapolis-based K.B. Parrish & Co. LLP of malpractice and breach of contract stemming from $400,000 in missing funds allegedly taken by a former employee.
Professor sues IU medical school for gender discrimination
A physiology professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine filed a scathing gender-discrimination lawsuit this month, accusing the school of paying her significantly less than male counterparts with less experience.
Court sets repayment schedule for United Financial Systems
The Indiana Supreme Court handed down an order that sets out a repayment schedule for the $2.4 million that United Financial Systems Corp. still owes its former customers.
Flavor-maker under siege fights back in court
Locally based Sensient Flavors LLC is fighting back with a fury in federal court, following months of intense federal and state scrutiny of the health risks at its Indianapolis plant.
Gender bias suit filed against Quest Diagnostics
The $100 million lawsuit was brought in U.S. District Court by sales managers Erin Beery in Indianapolis and Heather Traeger in Bradenton, Fla., two employees of the company's AmeriPath division.
Klipsch wins restraining order vs. alleged counterfeiters
The order enables the Indianapolis speaker maker to disable the websites where the suspected knockoffs are sold and allows it to restrain the funds of the accused.
Ex-Peterbilt dealer hauls trailer manufacturer to court
A longtime Indianapolis-based Peterbilt dealer is suing California-based Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. for allegedly blocking the sale of the dealership’s trailer sales arm.