Opponents of proposed Carmel mosque appeal city’s approval
Dissenters have raised concerns about property values in nearby upscale neighborhoods being hurt by additional traffic and calls to prayer disturbing the peace.
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High court asked to take case that could determine size of eye drops
What most people see as an annoyance, some prescription drop users say is grounds for a lawsuit.
Fishers renews $240K deal with Senate candidate’s wife
Unlike many government contract attorneys who are paid by the hour or project, Jennifer Messer receives the same $20,000 monthly check from Fishers regardless of how much she works.
Local tax business accused of filing fraudulent returns in federal suit
The U.S. Department of Justice is accusing a tax preparation business with two locations in Indianapolis of reporting false information on federal income tax returns. It is seeking to shut down the business.
Hendricks Regional, Hall Render face $50M lawsuit over failed deal
A lawsuit against Hendricks Regional Health and the Indianapolis law firm alleges they used “malicious, oppressive, willful, wanton, and/or reckless conduct” in conspiring to squelch a competitor’s deal to operate 23 Indiana care facilities after Hendricks’ contract was terminated.
Greenwood firm ensnared in case involving Manning, Al Jazeera
A private-investigations firm hired by Peyton Manning’s lawyers is facing a broadcaster’s petition to turn over information it uncovered about a documentary.
Local investigation firm faces suit over evidence in Manning doping probe
The case involves a probe Phenix Investigations Inc. conducted in 2015 after former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and other star athletes were accused of using performance-enhancing drugs.
Olympic star Raisman files suit against USOC, USA Gymnastics
The suit by Aly Raisman alleges negligence by U.S. Olympic Committee and Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics for failing to make sure appropriate protocols were followed in regard to monitoring serial sex offender Larry Nassar.
Jury awards $1.9 million in case rising from Menard-Hilbert fight
The latest development in a longstanding legal battle between two business titans has resulted in a verdict against the leaders of the national home-improvement store chain Menards.
Bassoonist settles age-discrimination lawsuit against symphony
Bassoonist John Wetherill, 63, alleged years of age discrimination and harassment by Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra conductor Krzysztof Urbanski, and said ISO leadership knowingly allowed it to occur.
Circle Centre owner suing Cinnabon franchisee for unpaid rent, again
The owner of Circle Centre has sued the franchisee at least twice before. The sweet pastry purveyor then signed a 10-year lease extension in 2016.
Council members, ex-clerk file lawsuit against Clay over staff firings
Eight members of the Indianapolis City-County Council and fired council clerk NaTrina DeBow on Thursday sued embattled council President Stephen Clay and asked the court to grant a temporary restraining order.
Gymnastics scandal has repercussions beyond doctor’s prison sentences
The worst sex-abuse case in sports history ended Monday with a third long prison sentence for Larry Nassar, but investigations involving USA Gymnastics, Michigan State University and the NCAA could go on for years.
Judge: Developer can proceed with residential-retail project in Chatham Arch
A Marion Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of a North Carolina developer, after a neighborhood resident challenged his plans to build the project.
Simon settles suit with Starbucks over closing Teavana stores
The Indianapolis-based mall owner had sued Starbucks, attempting to stop the coffee giant from closing dozens of Teavana locations at its properties.
Workplace rights lawyers racing against shifting legal landscape
Employers across America paid a record amount in settlements for workplace violations last year, but that isn’t expected to be a trend.
Former Butler professor files lawsuit against school alleging discrimination
Loni Smith McKown, who spent eight years teaching at Butler and five years as faculty adviser to the school’s student newspaper, The Butler Collegian, argues in the federal lawsuit filed in December that the university wrongly retaliated against her after she took action to complain about alleged discrimination.
Carmel health exec sues insurer, claiming it should have defended him in sexual assault case
An employee of Nightingale Home Health Care claimed in a lawsuit that company president Dev Brar made unwanted sexual advances. The suit was dismissed, but Brar said his insurer should have paid for his defense.
Was $115M Anthem settlement deft lawyering or dud?
Class action lawyers who negotiated a $115 million settlement with the insurance giant over its 2015 data breach are seeking $38 million in attorney's fees.
Nearly a dozen Indiana communities sue opioid industry in new flurry of suits
A wide array of cities, towns and counties are blaming opioid makers and distributors for flooding their communities with addictive painkillers.