IU Health faces Bloomington antitrust suit over ambulance service
In a federal lawsuit that could have ramifications for many Indiana counties, Monroe Hospital claims IU Health is taking unfair advantage of the Monroe County market.
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Indiana seeks input on spending $41M Volkswagen settlement
Gov. Eric Holcomb on Thursday announced the creation of an 11-member committee that will help determine how to spend the money.
Durham asks court to dismiss 50-year federal fraud sentence
The convicted Ponzi scheme leader again is asking a federal court to vacate the sentence, this time claiming his lawyer failed to adequately represent him.
Court seeks to ensure attorney won’t practice law again
The Indiana Supreme Court wants to ensure that an attorney sentenced in connection with the misappropriation of funds from six estates totaling more than $700,000 won’t practice law again.
Indiana courts see changes with new e-filing system
Fifty-five of the state’s 92 counties have adopted mandatory electronic filing for most new criminal and civil lawsuits over the past 15 months. Proponents say it’s saving time and money in the legal system.
UPDATE: Indianapolis preparing to sue opioid makers, distributors
The city of Indianapolis plans to file a “robust lawsuit” against several drug companies, Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Thursday morning.
Judge tosses lawsuit by Fogle’s ex-wife against Subway
Boone County Judge Matthew Kincaid dismissed Kathleen McLaughlin's suit Tuesday, citing a "lack of personal jurisdiction."
EEOC lawsuit says St. Vincent fired worker over disability
St. Vincent Hospital refused to accommodate a worker who had lifting restrictions due to a disability, then fired her in violation of federal law, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says in a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Ex-American Senior Communities CFO who avoided indictment blasted in new lawsuit
Roger Werner played a “central role” in helping fellow executives fleece the nursing home company, according to a new federal lawsuit.
Indiana nursing home company sues former executives
American Senior Communities has sued its former CEO and three other executives accused of embezzling more than $16 million from the company.
$70,000 settlement reached in Anderson housing lawsuit
The agreement calls for the housing authority in the central Indiana community to compensate seven victims of discrimination identified by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Tech firm to pay $3.5M in settlement over preloaded software
Lenovo will change how it sells laptop computers as part of a settlement reached with federal officials and 32 states, including Indiana.
Indianapolis, Carmel reach deal in 96th Street roundabout dispute
The deal has to be approved by both the Indianapolis City-County Council and the Carmel City Council before Carmel begins construction on the contested intersections.
Simon sues Starbucks in bid to block mass Teavana closings
Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group, the country’s largest shopping mall operator, says in the lawsuit that Starbucks is breaching its leases by closing the Teavana stores and “shirking its contractual obligations.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.