Settlement reached in Steak n Shake franchisee suit
It's not clear whether the settlement Steak n Shake has reached with St. Louis-based Druco Restaurants will give the franchisee more leeway on pricing.
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Orange Leaf franchisee seeks $33M in suit
A dispute between one of the nation’s largest frozen yogurt chains and a local franchisee has sparked dueling lawsuits, in one of which the franchisee is seeking $33 million in damages.
Palladium contractors to pay $5.3M to settle suit
The Carmel Redevelopment Commission has agreed to settle a lawsuit over defects in the Palladium’s domed roof.
Settlement pending in multimillion-dollar Palladium litigation
The defendants in a multimillion-dollar legal dispute over construction defects at Carmel’s tony Palladium concert hall have agreed to settle the dispute, Hamilton Superior Court records show.
Casket competitors settle lawsuit for $17M, fees
An Indiana-based casket manufacturer has agreed to pay a Pittsburgh-based competitor to settle claims it stole customers and employees, and interfered with business operations.
$1.4M judgment against Walgreen sets health privacy precedent
A Marion County jury verdict affirmed Friday by the Indiana Court of Appeals upheld a $1.4 million verdict for a Walgreen pharmacy customer whose prescription information was provided to a third party.
Ohio high court to hear ‘jock tax’ case brought by ex-Colt
In a case involving retired Indianapolis Colts center Jeff Saturday, the Ohio Supreme Court says it will hear arguments for and against Cleveland's so-called "jock tax" early next year.
West Clay legal tangle halts land sales
Last year’s residential building boom in the Village of West Clay has proven to be short-lived, as an ongoing dispute between the developer and its lenders halted land sales in the upscale Carmel neighborhood.
Broad Ripple project gets green light from court decision
The developers of the $30 million apartment-and-retail project on the Central Canal are prepared to move forward now that the Indiana Court of Appeals has dismissed a challenge to the development.
Simon CEO’s bonus reversal still triggers investor suit
Seeking to avoid investor litigation, Simon Property this year eliminated a $120 million stock award to CEO David Simon in favor of a performance-based bonus. A retirement fund isn’t satisfied.
Judge considering $75M NCAA concussion settlement
The deal calls for the Indianapolis-based NCAA to toughen return-to-play rules for college athletes. It also would create a medical fund to test current and former athletes for brain trauma.
State settles with drug maker over Medicaid fraud charges
The Indiana attorney general’s office has recovered more than $181,000 for the state Medicaid program by joining with other states and the federal government in a fraud settlement.
Palladium engineer agrees to $800K legal settlement
The Carmel Redevelopment Commission has accepted an $800,000 settlement offer from the engineering firm that reviewed plans for the Palladium concert hall’s roof, inching closer to resolving a years-long legal dispute over its flawed design.
BMV lawyers defend embattled state agency
Lawyers for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles are fighting back in an ongoing legal battle involving overcharges by the state agency.
Lawsuit filed over Megabus crash near Indianapolis
Four people who were on board a double-decker passenger bus that crashed in Greenwood this week are suing the bus company for negligence.
Nursing home chain to pay $38M in U.S. settlement
The Justice Department accused Extendicare Health Services Inc. of substandard care between 2007 and 2013 in 33 nursing homes in eight states, including Indiana.
Marion County judicial election system ruled unconstitutional
A federal judge in Indianapolis has ruled that the statute outlining how Marion Superior judges are elected is unconstitutional. Because a stay has been issued, the ruling will not impact next month’s election.
AT&T ‘cramming’ settlement affects 460,000 Hoosiers
The allegations for “mobile cramming” arose after customers complained about charges – usually for $9.99 per month – for “premium” text messages that involved horoscopes, trivia, and sports scores.
Garage door company on hook for $21M jury award
A Plainfield garage door company has been ordered to pay $21.3 million in damages to an Indianapolis man who suffered permanent, disabling spinal injuries in 2006 due to a malfunctioning garage door.
Judge halts planned consolidation of Zionsville, Perry Township
A Boone County judge has ruled that Zionsville can’t absorb the operations of Perry Township even if voters OK a reorganization plan that’s already on next month’s ballot.