Because of the highly deferential standard of review afforded to trial courts in family law matters and in contempt matters, although the evidence might have supported motion for custody modification, such modification was not required.
Civil
Parkview Hospital v. Frost, No. 02A03-1507-PL-959, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., March 14, 2016).
Evidence of discounts provided to patients who either have private health insurance or are covered by government healthcare reimbursement programs is relevant, admissible evidence regarding the determination of reasonable charges under the Indiana Hospital Lien Act.
Myers v. Crouse-Hinds Division of Cooper Industries, Inc., No. 49S00-1502-MI-119, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., March 2, 2016).
The Indiana Product of Liability Act statute of repose does not apply in cases where there is prolonged exposure to inherently dangerous foreign substances like asbestos.
Bonnell v. Cotner, No. 66503-1509-PL-530, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Feb. 16, 2016).
Sale of the strip of land by tax deed extinguished any and all interest the party previously possessed by adverse possession.
In re V.A., No. 02S04-1602-JT-93, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Feb. 18, 2016).
“Father’s unwillingness to live separately from a mentally ill spouse, without more, is an insufficient basis to terminate his parental rights.”