Father’s consent to adoption was irrevocably implied pursuant to Ind. Code § 31-19-10-1.2(g) because father failed to appear for the final hearing.
Appeals
Wallen v. Hossler, No. 19A-CT-40, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., July 23, 2019).
Plaintiff may pursue excess damages from the Patient’s Compensation Fund either after a jury trial or after he has entered into a settlement agreement; nothing in the Medical Malpractice Act requires plaintiff to accept doctor’s offer to settle his liability.
Snyder v. Prompt Medical Transportation, Inc., No. 18A-CT-3112, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., July 25, 2019).
Claims against Humana are preempted by federal law governing Medicare Part C.
Tunis v. State, No. 19A-CR-220, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., July 16, 2019).
Trial court was correct finding defendant in direct contempt and sentencing him to 180 days in jail after refusing to testify as a witness despite a grant of immunity.
Cleveland v. State, No. 18A-CR-2298, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., July 15, 2019).
Trial court could not order the destruction of defendant’s handgun for the mere possession of it, but it also could not order its return when he lacked a license to carry.