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In a recent decision, the Indiana Supreme Court affirmed a jury's verdict in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate of a man who was struck and killed by an IndyGo bus. The case, Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation d/b/a IndyGo Public Transportation v. Norma Jean Bush, as Personal Representative of the...

When you buy liability insurance for your business, you expect your insurer to back you up when a serious claim hits. But what happens when they don’t? A recent Indiana Court of Appeals decision shows just how hard insurers may fight to avoid paying—and how important it is to have an experienced...

The Court of Appeals of Indiana recently affirmed a significant jury verdict in a traumatic brain injury (TBI) case, a decision with important implications for personal injury law in our state. The case, Lawson v. McClendon, highlights the court's willingness to uphold substantial damage awards when a clear link is established between a...

Fighting for Justice When State Systems Fail Our Most Vulnerable In a powerful new decision out of the Indiana Court of Appeals, the tragic death of 4-year-old Judah Morgan—beaten and murdered just months after being returned to his abusive parents—has prompted the court to revive key parts of a...

Navigating medical malpractice claims can be complex, and a recent Indiana Court of Appeals case sheds light on the critical importance of timely legal action and the complexities of the state's Medical Malpractice Act (MMA). For Southern Indiana residents seeking legal representation in a medical malpractice case, understanding these nuances is key.

When you’re driving down the highway, you trust that every semi-truck behind you is being operated by a safe, qualified driver. But what happens when a freight company puts profits over public safety? Can they be held accountable? According to a major federal court decision handed down on July 8, 2025 —...

If you’ve ever totaled your car in a wreck and felt like your insurance company gave you the short end of the stick on your vehicle’s value, you’re not alone. A recent federal court case out of Indiana—Schroeder v. Progressive (July 2025)—has put the spotlight on how insurance companies like Progressive might...

A home should be a place of safety — not the site of a devastating explosion. But across Southern Indiana, we’ve seen how gas leaks, faulty appliances, or careless utility work can lead to catastrophic explosions or fires. These accidents can leave families with burn injuries, wrongful death, destroyed...

By Marc Sedwick – Business Litigation Attorney Serving Southern Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky When commercial construction projects go wrong, the fallout can be massive. Just ask Holcim (US) Inc.—one of the largest cement companies in the world—who was hit with nearly $6 million in damages after failing to honor...

Today marks a significant development for highway safety and accountability in the logistics industry. In a much-anticipated decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has reversed a lower court's dismissal of a negligent hiring claim against a freight broker, holding that such claims are not preempted by federal law....

Indianapolis, IN - The Indiana Supreme Court has issued a significant ruling in a medical malpractice case, Zainab Abbas, M.D., Morgan Mittler, R.N., and Methodist Hospital v. Hetep Bilal Neter-Nu, addressing key issues including hospital liability, jury instructions, and the calculation of prejudgment interest. The decision, handed down on June 26, 2025,...

The Indiana Court of Appeals recently revived a personal injury lawsuit filed by Kiera Isgrig, a student who was seriously injured when a window unexpectedly fell out of the wall and struck her while she was studying at Indiana University Bloomington. This decision provides an important reminder of property owners’ responsibilities to...