Protective orders can’t be reissued, renewed, or extended “ad infinitum based solely upon evidence related to the protective order’s initial issuance,” the petitioner “bears the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that a new protective order or extension of an existing order is required.”
Civil
Young v. Hood’s Gardens, Inc., No. No. 29S02-1405-PL-314, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Jan. 22, 2015).
“[T]he “value” attributable to the performance of work that triggers secondary liability under Indiana Code section 22-3-2-14(b) [Worker’s Compensation Act] includes both direct monetary payment as well as any ancillary consideration received for the work.”
J.P. v. Mid American Sound, No. 49A04-1405-CT-207, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., Jan. 14, 2015).
The Indiana Tort Claims Act aggregate liability cap, as applied to the defendant, is constitutional.
Gertiser v. Stokes, No. 29A02-1401-DR-43, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., Jan. 14, 2015).
It should have been considered a substantial and continuing change of circumstances when a woman receiving spousal maintenance now has substantial income and assets as a result of remarriage.
Fishers Adolescent Catholic Enrichment Society, Inc. v. Bridgewater, No. 93S02-1310-EX-704, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Jan. 6, 2015).
Disability discrimination claim must fail because the alleged discriminatory practice falls outside the authority of the Indiana Civil Rights Commission when it does not relate to education.