Store manager cannot be held liable for negligence when he is not directly involved in the accident at issue.
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Harris v. State, 20S-CR-546, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Mar. 24, 2021).
Although Indiana Rule of Evidence 615(c) is the proper vehicle to permit a parent-witness to remain in the courtroom despite a separation-of witnesses order, the exception is not automatic; child defendants must still affirmatively show their parent’s presence is “essential.”
Williams v. State, 21S-CR-113, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., March 16, 2021).
To constitute a valid waiver of the right to appeal a sentence, the plea agreement, guilty plea and sentencing hearing colloquy, and sentencing order must be clear and consistent as to whether a defendant waives only the right to appeal the conviction or the right to appeal the conviction and sentence.
Poore v. Indianapolis Public Schools No. 21S-CT-105, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., March 18, 2021).
School system met its duty to provide student with classes necessary to graduate with a Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma.
G&G Oil Co. of Ind., Inc. v. Continental Western Ins. Co., No. 20S-PL-617, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., March 18, 2021).
In an insurance coverage dispute, although company’s losses “resulted directly from the use of a computer. whether the ransomware attack “fraudulently caused a transfer of money” cannot be resolved by summary judgment.