Court rulings restrict police seizures in Indiana
U.S. District Chief Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson partially has halted the seizure of vehicles in drug cases and related crimes in the state.
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Supreme Court readmits Brizzi-linked lawyer convicted of fraud
An Indianapolis lawyer who was suspended for two years after a federal wire fraud conviction in a case involving former Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi will once again be allowed to practice law in Indiana.
Judge orders Durham to pay $1.3M, sides with SEC in 6-year-old suit
The civil lawsuit had been on hold until last year, when Durham finally exhausted his appeals in a criminal case that culminated with the Indianapolis businessman’s sentencing in 2012 to 50 years in prison.
University Loft accused of overbilling military for canceled furniture order
The complaint seeks more than $800,000 in damages and penalties from Greenfield-based University Loft, one of the nation’s biggest suppliers of college dorm room and military base furniture.
Indy woman gets 10 years for bilking immigrants
Prosecutors alleged she stole more than $274,000 from about 170 immigrants who thought they were giving her down payments for green cards or other immigration documents.
Ex-Pacer files suit against former agent, financial advisers, housekeeper
Plaintiff Jamaal Tinsley said the defendants unjustly enriched themselves at his expense while he was playing for the Pacers and other NBA teams.
Children’s Museum, Salvation Army reach ‘settlement in principle’ over property spat
Attorneys for the two neighboring property owners told a judge Monday that they’re drafting a final document to resolve a dispute over the museum’s $35 million outdoor expansion project.
Castleton nightclub manager gets 15 years on drug, laundering charges
Investigators say Pierre Burnett, who managed Epic Ultra Lounge (formerly Tantrum), was the leader of a major heroin and cocaine distribution ring in the Indianapolis area.
UPDATE: Man charged over threats to blow up Indiana shopping center, schools
The U.S. Attorney's office in Indianapolis said Monday that Buster Hernandez also is accused of making cyber threats to juvenile females and producing child pornography.
Navient can’t block U.S. claim it duped student debtors, judge rules
Student loan giant Navient Corp., which has major operations in Fishers, has suffered a pair of courtroom defeats in its attempt to block government lawsuits alleging borrowers had been mistreated.
UPDATE: IBM to appeal order to pay Indiana $78 million
A judge recently ruled that IBM Corp. owes Indiana $78 million in damages stemming from the company’s failed effort to automate much of the state’s welfare services.
Federal judge dismisses traffic ordinance lawsuit against Carmel
Jason Maraman, who won a state lawsuit appealing his speeding ticket from Carmel in April 2016, filed the federal complaint in June 2016 and sought compensation for damages.
Former Estridge Homes controller sentenced to 21 months in prison
Thomas Carter of Fishers had pleaded guilty to diverting more than $340,000 of company money into his own bank accounts.
Pitch-events company Verge changes name to Powderkeg
The 8-year-old company changed its name after settling a lawsuit with a national media outlet of the same name. Founder Matt Hunckler said Powderkeg will also introduce a premium membership tier.
Jury rules against ex-WellPoint exec in lawsuit over firing
A Marion County jury deliberated less than an hour before issuing verdicts in a long-running lawsuit by Dr. Randall C. Axelrod, who was removed as vice president of health care management for WellPoint’s Virginia-based east region in July 2006.
Bloomington financial adviser sentenced to 33 months in prison
Authorities say the man defrauded a longtime client out of nearly $1.2 million and spent that money on vacations, golf club memberships, meals and retail purchases.
Indiana Supreme Court overturns decision granting liquor permit to Monarch affiliate
Capping a years-long court battle, justices held that overlapping ownership between Monarch Beverage Co. and Spirited Sales LLC should keep the latter from getting a state permit to wholesale liquor.
Lawsuit settlement means more refunds for motorists
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has agreed to repay motorists more than $62 million it collected in excessive fees to settle a class-action lawsuit.
Council panel OKs $20M in planning expenses for new justice center
An Indianapolis City-County Council committee on Tuesday night unanimously approved a resolution to issue $20 million in notes to pay for planning and design costs associated with building the new criminal justice center.
Indiana to appeal ruling blocking part of abortion law
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill called the June 28 ruling judicial overreach and said "it's easier for a 14-year-old to get an abortion than to get a tattoo."