Imprisoned exec says COVID-19 risks justify his release
The virus-wracked federal prison system has been broadening the ranks of inmates eligible for transfer to home confinement as officials seek to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
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COVID-19 to unleash torrent of lawsuits against insurers
Businesses and not-for-profits in Indiana and across the country have begun suing their insurers in coronavirus-related claims disputes—and attorneys predict a flood of additional cases will follow.
Indiana gets $19.5M settlement over Equifax data breach
Indiana was one of only two states that did not participate in a multistate settlement in July 2019 that distributed $175 million in total to 48 states.
Supreme Court for first time to hold arguments via teleconference
The justices last met in public on March 9. They have since issued opinions on the court’s website.
State justices deny ACLU petition to release inmates amid pandemic
The petition, filed March 30 by ACLU of Indiana legal director Ken Falk and attorneys Stevie Pactor and Gavin Rose, argued that individuals held in prisons and jails are highly vulnerable to outbreaks of contagious illnesses.
Witham Health Services sued over pediatrician convicted of child molestation
The lawsuit, brought on behalf of one of the victims of Dr. Jonathon Cavins, says a 2004 sexual battery case against him should have been a red flag.
Indiana’s inmates still eating meals together amid pandemic
The Indiana Department of Correction said there are no known cases of COVID-19 among the nearly 27,000 offenders housed at the state’s prison, but it also concedes that it hasn’t tested any of those inmates.
Indiana law schools all decline in latest U.S. News rankings
Indiana University’s two law schools posted the biggest declines in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report rankings, while Notre Dame Law School slipped but was still within the range established in the previous few years.
Bill that outlined requirement for ousting AG dies in last night of session
Despite a push from Indiana House lawmakers to clarify in state code whether Attorney General Curtis Hill could remain in office if his law license is suspended, state legislators failed to pass a bill before adjourning this year’s session Wednesday night.
Carmel veterinarian indicted in high-profile racehorse doping scheme
Gregory Skelton, owner of Skelton Equine Sports Medicine LLC, was charged in a conspiracy that involved creating and giving performance-enhancing drugs to racehorses, leading to the death of at least one high-profile horse.
WISH-TV sues Dish TV over fee negotiations, claims racial discrimination
Indianapolis-based Circle City Broadcasting, which owns WISH-TV Channel 8, this week filed a lawsuit against Dish TV, accusing Dish of racial discrimination as the two sides negotiate over fees that WISH is seeking to be retransmitted on the satellite service.
Former downtown payroll firm owner gets six years for defrauding clients
David Downey, 51, who ran Time Payroll from 2009 to 2017, was ordered to pay back nearly $9 million for a scheme that defrauded clients in multiple states.
Fair Finance bankruptcy trustee loses high-stakes jury trial against deep-pocketed lender
The verdict was a huge setback for the 5,200 mom-and-pop Ohio investors who lost more than $200 million in a Ponzi scheme engineered by Indianapolis businessman Tim Durham.
Distracted driving legislation approved by both chambers, heads to Holcomb
Legislation that bans drivers from holding or using cell phones while operating a motor vehicle passed the Indiana House and Senate on Tuesday and awaits Gov. Eric Holcomb’s signature.
Big liquor chain sues Indiana for denying permit for Nora superstore
The Maryland-based company, which is the nation’s largest liquor retailer, claims Indiana’s residency requirement is unconstitutional and amounts to economic protectionism.
Feds say Fifth Third opened fake accounts like Wells Fargo
Fifth Third said it had already investigated the allegations and called the fraudulently opened accounts “a limited and historical event.”
Indiana governor backs path for forcing out attorney general
Gov. Eric Holcomb said in a statement Thursday that he supports a bill endorsed by the Indiana House that would prohibit anyone whose law license has been suspended for at least 30 days from serving as attorney general.
Former UAW President Gary Jones charged with corruption
Former UAW President Gary Jones is accused of conspiring with others at the union to embezzle more than $1 million. The court filing against Jones describes a scheme to pocket cash and enjoy luxuries, including $13,000 in cigars.
Former SerVaas Laboratories employee sentenced in $772K fraud case
The long-term employee was sentenced to 27 months in prison after she admitted to stealing from the Indianapolis-based company, which makes the famous Bar Keepers Friend line of cleaning products.
Judge: $180,000 legal bill due after abortion law challenged
A federal judge has ordered the attorney general’s office to pay the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana legal fees for successfully challenging the 2016 genetic abnormality abortion law enacted by now-Vice President Mike Pence.