Indiana Court of Appeals

John Merchant v. Katz Sapper & Miller LLP - Affirmation of Dismissal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's dismissal of claims against accounting firm Katz, Sapper & Miller LLP. The court found that the firm did not owe a duty to the plaintiff, John Merchant, as it had not provided him with accounting services.

Pandel Ludwig v. Flaherty & Collins, Inc. - Opinion Affirmed

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Pandel Ludwig v. Flaherty & Collins, Inc. The court found no abuse of discretion in denying a motion for a new trial related to spoliation of evidence and jury verdict form completion. The case involves a slip-and-fall incident.

Norfolk Southern Railway Company v. Scott Sporner - FELA Claim Affirmed

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision finding Norfolk Southern Railway Company liable under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) for injuries sustained by employee Scott Sporner. The court addressed whether the Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA) preempted the FELA claim and the sufficiency of evidence for future lost wages.

Mendenhall v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Bruce Mendenhall for murder. The court found sufficient evidence to establish territorial jurisdiction and upheld the admission of evidence from a search conducted in Tennessee. The opinion was issued on March 12, 2026.

Brandon Lamont French v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed Brandon Lamont French's convictions for Invasion of Privacy. The court found that the State did not present sufficient evidence to sustain the convictions. This decision impacts the specific case and may set precedent for similar evidentiary challenges in Indiana.

Damon D. Clark v. First Merchants Bank - Foreclosure Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's grant of summary judgment to First Merchants Bank in a foreclosure action against Damon D. Clark. The court found that Clark waived his appeal issues by not presenting them to the trial court and that the bank established a prima facie case for foreclosure.

Guilfoyle v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the case of Gregory C. Guilfoyle v. State of Indiana. The court affirmed the conviction and sentence of Guilfoyle, who was found guilty but mentally ill of eight offenses related to shooting his wife and a deputy sheriff. The case was remanded with instructions.

Jayla Anderson v. Advantix Development Corporation - Eviction Record Sealing

The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a trial court's decision denying a petition to seal eviction records. The appellate court found prima facie error in the trial court's denial, potentially impacting how eviction records are handled in Indiana.

Zachary Matthew Loveless v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision denying a defendant's motion to correct error regarding credit time for jail incarceration. The court found the defendant was not entitled to credit time toward his Hancock County sentence for time spent in Marion and Hamilton County jails.

Cleary v. Morlan - Mechanic's Lien Foreclosure Appeal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed and remanded a mechanic's lien foreclosure case. The court found that the trial court did not err in foreclosing the lien and will consider appellate attorney fees. The case involves a dispute over payment for electrical work on a new house.