IN-COURTS

Estate of Elmer Gordon Waggoner v. Anonymous Health System, Inc. - Immunity Ruling

The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision, ruling that healthcare providers are immune from civil liability for actions taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic under state statute. The court found that a preliminary determination of immunity could be made without a medical-review panel.

Renaissance Associates I L.P. v. City Of Hammond, Indiana - Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision in Renaissance Associates I L.P. v. City of Hammond, Indiana. The case involved challenges to local residential inspection and registration fees under state law. The appellate court upheld the lower court's summary judgment ruling.

Rodregus Morgan v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the conviction of Rodregus Morgan for murder. The court found that the trial court erred in limiting the testimony presented regarding prior threats and abuse, which may have impacted the jury's verdict. The case will be reconsidered.

Stokes v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Isaiah Jerone Stokes in docket number 25A-CR-00531. The court's disposition indicates no changes to the lower court's ruling.

Ryan Matthew Gluys v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed and remanded Ryan Matthew Gluys's conviction for invasion of privacy. The court found that while Gluys was properly removed from a pretrial diversion program, his conviction was based on the wrong statutory interpretation of harassment under a protective order.

Dimanione Lovelace v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Dimanione Lovelace for felony murder and conspiracy to commit robbery. The court found no error in the trial court's decisions regarding venue, sufficiency of evidence for a firearm enhancement, sentencing discretion, or the appropriateness of the sentence.

Krista B Gue v. Triple E Property Management, LLC - Legal Opinion

The Indiana Court of Appeals issued a legal opinion in Krista B. Gue v. Triple E Property Management, LLC. The court affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded the case concerning vicarious liability for an employee's actions and claims of negligent hiring, retention, and supervision.

Lamenski Ewing v. State of Indiana - Probation Revocation Appeal

The Indiana Supreme Court reversed a probation revocation for Lamenski Ewing. The court found that the petition to revoke work release did not adequately notify Ewing that his subsequent probation was also being sought for revocation. The case involves a Level 3 felony conviction and subsequent probation terms.

Ajaylan M Shabazz v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Supreme Court ruled in Ajaylan M Shabazz v. State of Indiana that the trial court abused its discretion by allowing a witness to testify remotely without sufficient good cause. While the court affirmed the conviction due to harmless error, it established a stricter standard for remote testimony in criminal trials.

Indiana Land Trust 3082 v. Hammond Redevelopment Commission - Opinion

The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in Indiana Land Trust 3082 v. Hammond Redevelopment Commission. The court held that the Indiana Tort Claims Act provides immunity to government entities for initiating judicial proceedings, affirming the dismissal of an abuse-of-process claim against the Hammond Redevelopment Commission.