Browse recent court opinions from the Indiana Supreme Court. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis of 30 cases. State Supreme Court.
Indiana Supreme Court Upholds State's 'Red Flag' Gun Law
Kathryne Tillett v. State of Indiana, decided by Indiana Supreme Court on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Kathryne Tillett, sued the State of Indiana, alleging that...
Vehicle crossing fog line provides reasonable suspicion for traffic stop
Tervarus L. Gary v. State of Indiana, decided by Indiana Supreme Court on April 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Indiana Court of Appeals reviewed the denial of Tervarus Gary's motion...
Indiana Court of Appeals Affirms Marvin Moyers' Murder Conviction and 60-Year Sentence
Marvin Moyers was convicted of murder and sentenced to 60 years in prison. He appealed his conviction, arguing that the trial court made several errors, including allowing certain evidence and testimo...
Appeals Court Rules Indiana Compensation Rating Bureau Has Authority to Demand Underreported Workers' Compensation Premiums from Insurer
This case involves a dispute between the Indiana Compensation Rating Bureau (ICRB) and Technology Insurance Company (TIC) regarding workers' compensation insurance premiums. The ICRB, responsible for ...
Appellate Court Affirms Denial of Motion to Enforce Marital Settlement Agreement
This case involves a dispute between Steven Norris and Jennifer Norris regarding the enforcement of a marital settlement agreement (MSA) and a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO). Steven Norris ...
Court Grants Summary Judgment to Hospital, Dismissing Former Employee's Age Discrimination and Retaliation Claims
Caryl Rosen, a former employee of Community Healthcare System (Community Hospital), sued her employer alleging age discrimination and retaliation after she was terminated. Rosen, who was 62 at the tim...
Indiana Court of Appeals Hears Estate of Waggoner v. Anonymous Health System Case
This case involves the Estate of Elmer Gordon Waggoner suing Anonymous Health System, Inc. The core of the dispute likely revolves around medical care provided by the health system to Mr. Waggoner, le...
Indiana Court Affirms Involuntary Commitment of A.D. Due to Grave Disability and Dangerousness
This case involves the involuntary commitment of A.D. to a mental health facility. The court found that the evidence presented was sufficient to establish that A.D. was gravely disabled and dangerous,...
Court Rules Against Former Trooper's Retaliation Claim Against State Police
This case involves a former Indiana State Police trooper, Michael Carr, who sued the State of Indiana after his employment was terminated. Carr alleged that his termination was a result of retaliation...
Court Rules Redevelopment Commission Did Not Breach Contract in Property Sale
This case involves a dispute over a property sale between Indiana Land Trust 3082 and the Hammond Redevelopment Commission. The Land Trust claimed that the Commission breached a contract by failing to...
State of Indiana Did Not Violate Inmate's Rights by Limiting Access to Legal Materials
This case involves a former inmate, Ajaylan M Shabazz, who sued the State of Indiana. Shabazz claimed that the state violated his rights by failing to provide him with adequate legal materials while h...
Court rules State of Indiana did not wrongfully terminate correctional officer for reporting unsafe conditions
This case involves a former employee, Lamenski Ewing, who sued the State of Indiana, alleging that he was wrongfully terminated from his position as a correctional officer. Mr. Ewing claimed that his ...
Indiana Court of Appeals upholds cocaine dealing conviction
This case involves Anthony Wayne Carter appealing his conviction for dealing in cocaine. Carter argued that the trial court made several errors, including admitting evidence he believed was obtained i...
Court Rules Against Former Employee in Racial Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit
Ricky L. Taylor sued the State of Indiana, alleging that his former employer discriminated against him based on his race and retaliated against him for reporting the discrimination. Taylor claimed tha...
USATF selection process did not breach contract with athlete Taliyah Brooks, court rules
This case involves Taliyah Brooks, a track and field athlete, who sued USA Track & Field, Inc. (USATF) after she was not selected for the Olympic team. Brooks claimed that USATF's selection process wa...
Indiana Court Grants Name Change Petition for Individual Seeking to Align Name with Gender Identity
This case involves Edgardo Javier Martinez Suarez, who was seeking to have his name changed on his birth certificate. He was born in Argentina and later moved to Indiana. He requested a name change to...
Unwitnessed Will Not Validated by Self-Proving Affidavit
This case involves a dispute over a will. The court had to decide whether a document, which was not signed by the testator (the person making the will) in front of witnesses, could still be considered...
Indiana Court of Appeals Rules Against Former Employee in Wrongful Termination and Retaliation Lawsuit
This case involves a former employee, Kortney Lee Elzey, who sued the State of Indiana, alleging she was wrongfully terminated. Elzey claimed her termination was a result of retaliation for reporting ...
Court rules against former state employee alleging sex discrimination and retaliation
This case involves Kimberly R. Anderson, who sued the State of Indiana alleging discrimination based on her sex and retaliation after she reported it. Anderson claimed that the state's actions, includ...
Zoning Board's Denial of Industrial Rezoning Upheld
This case involves a dispute between the Monroe County Board of Zoning Appeals and Bedford Recycling, Inc. regarding the zoning classification of Bedford Recycling's property. The Board of Zoning Appe...
Real estate agent denied commission due to lack of written agreement
This case involves a dispute over a real estate commission. Andrew Nemeth Properties (ANP) sued William Panzica, alleging that Panzica owed them a commission for a property sale. ANP claimed they had ...
Intentional Injury Exclusion Bars Coverage for Assault-Related Judgment
Bradley Baldwin, As Assignee of Tommi C. Hummel and Travor Hummel v. The Standard Fire Insurance Company, decided by Indiana Supreme Court on October 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. Thi...
State court's division of military retirement pay not preempted by federal law.
Jennifer M. O'Connell v. Donna S. Clay, decided by Indiana Supreme Court on October 16, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case concerns whether a state court's determination that a forme...
Medical Practice's Intangible Assets Taxable as Real Property
Tulsi Sawlani, M.D. v. Lake County Assessor, decided by Indiana Supreme Court on October 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the valuation of a medical practice's real pro...
Appellate court upholds jury verdict finding IndyGo liable for bus driver's negligence
Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation d/b/a IndyGo Public Transportation v. Norma Jean Bush, as Personal Rep of the Estate of Michael Rex Fergerson, Dec, decided by Indiana Supreme Court on S...