Indiana Supreme Court

Steven Norris v. Jennifer Norris - Divorce Settlement Dispute

The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's original order in Steven Norris v. Jennifer Norris, ruling that the trial court lacked jurisdiction to issue a revised order during an appeal. The court also held that the ex-husband's damages claim for unpaid joint loans was speculative and unproven.

Caryl Rosen v. Community Healthcare System - Spoliation of Evidence

The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in Caryl Rosen v. Community Healthcare System, finding no abuse of discretion in the denial of Rosen's spoliation of evidence claim. The court determined that the hospital's preservation of video footage related to a slip-and-fall incident was adequate.

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.

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.

Michael Carr v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed the conviction and life-without-parole sentence of Michael Carr for murder. Carr was found guilty of killing a confidential informant who had previously helped convict him. The court found no constitutional violations, procedural errors, or inappropriate sentencing.

Indiana Supreme Court Opinion: Commitment of A D

The Indiana Supreme Court issued an opinion regarding the civil commitment of A.D. The court affirmed in part and vacated in part the lower court's decision, finding sufficient evidence for temporary commitment despite a misstatement of the standard of review.