Lilly, partner sue Lupin over generic testosterone
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. and Acrux DDS Pty Ltd. have filed a lawsuit against Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. for alleged infringement of patents that cover the testosterone treatment Axiron.
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Indiana to join states suing over new EPA water rule
Indiana has decided to join a lawsuit challenging an Obama administration rule that gives federal agencies authority to protect some streams, tributaries and wetlands under the Clean Water Act.
Court upholds Emmis victory in unpaid-dividends case
A group of preferred shareholders had argued the Indianapolis company used a succession of illegal, sham transactions to wipe out tens of millions of dollars in dividend obligations.
Cook deluged by product lawsuits
Patients from around the country have filed 100 lawsuits against Bloomington-based Cook, alleging that some of its blood-clot filters have broken apart, moved or poked through the blood vessel where they are implanted.
Court upholds $5M cap on state fair stage-collapse case
Indiana won’t have to pay any more damages from the 2011 deadly Indiana State Fair stage collapse under a decision by the state Supreme Court.
Court: Betting facility not exempt from city’s smoking law
An appeals court panel has ruled that an off-track betting facility in downtown Indianapolis can’t be excluded from the city's ban on smoking in places such as bars and restaurants.
Indiana sues Indianapolis-based test-preparation company
Attorney General Greg Zoeller's complaint alleges The College Network made personal loans for customers at high interest rates with payments beginning immediately, but that relatively few people actually complete its program and earn a college degree.
Judge tosses Angie’s List suit, but gives investors chance to refile
The lawsuit claimed the company’s 2013 reduction in membership fees undermined its previous claims about its business model, but a federal judge said the complaint was devoid of facts showing the damage from those cuts.
Suing wrong man over Indy skyline photo costs lawyer $34K
A judge in the copyright infringement case rules for defendant who “took a stand against a plaintiff who was using his knowledge and status as a practicing attorney to file meritless suits.”
Judge refuses to dismiss Indiana BMV overcharges lawsuit
A judge refused on Monday to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that Indiana's Bureau of Motor Vehicles overcharged drivers by tens of millions of dollars for fees and services.
Whitestown demands Zionsville ‘cease and desist’ over merger
The battle between the two towns over Perry Township has heated up, with Whitestown demanding that Zionsville roll back moves it made in response to an Indiana Court of Appeals decision this week.
New York lawsuit targets local test-preparation company
New York's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against an Indianapolis-based seller of online nursing studies, alleging it deceptively induced up to 2,000 New Yorkers to sign up in hopes of obtaining an associate's degree in nursing.
Fair Finance trustee reaches $3M settlement with National Lampoon
The deal would resolve a 2011 lawsuit accusing former Indianapolis businessman Tim Durham of using Fair Finance funds to prop up National Lampoon. He is a former CEO of both companies.
Lawsuit says Mourdock gave chief deputy 3-year contract
A lawsuit by former Indiana Treasurer Richard Mourdock's chief deputy challenging his firing claims the official gave him a three-year, $300,000 contract before he resigned from office last year.
Mobile home operator accused of discrimination
The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana this month filed the federal lawsuit against Shiloh Estates in Indianapolis and Colorado-based owner FR Community.
Environmental groups sue over Illiana Tollway approval
A lawsuit over the proposed Illiana Tollway claims federal approval for the project relied on faulty information and didn’t adequately consider environmental impacts.
Indiana fish farm loses lawsuits over unpaid bills
A central Indiana fish farm that last year won approval for a $30 million expansion faces more than $200,000 in court judgments after lawsuits filed by businesses who say the company owes them money.
Judge dismisses bulk of Christ Church suit against JPMorgan
Christ Church Cathedral sued JPMorgan last year, saying the bank selected unsuitable and poorly performing investments, causing the church trusts to lose $13 million in value from 2004 to 2013.
31-state deal should make credit report errors easier to fix
Equifax, Experian and TransUnion struck the settlement with attorneys general in 31 states, including Indiana. It calls for the agencies to pay a combined $6 million to participating states and to adjust a host of business practices.
Indianapolis bar owners challenge city’s smoking ban
Attorneys for the owners of the Whistle Stop Inn and the Thirsty Turtle argued before the court Monday that the city shouldn’t be allowed to ban smoking at bars that don’t offer gambling when it allows smoking at off-track betting facilities.