Indiana Dram Shop Law
<h1> United States of America v. Antonio Salgado; Octavio Alejandre Jr.; Armondo Delgado </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Violent Kidnapping in Chicago </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Three Men Sentenced to Federal Prison in Connection With Violent Kidnapping in Chicago </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> In 2015, ANTONIO SALGADO, OCTAVIO A... More...
$0 (12-03-2024 - IN)<h1> United States of America v. Jose Farias </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Mexico-to-Chicago Drug Pipeline </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Trucking Company Owner Sentenced to Prison as Part of Federal Investigation That Dismantled Mexico-to-Chicago Drug Pipeline</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <b... More...
$0 (09-25-2024 - IN)<h1> United States of America v. Jason Compliment </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Indianapolis, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Selling Stolen Firearms to Pawn Shop </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Brownsburg Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 22 Years in Federal Prison for Selling Stolen Firearms to Pawn Shop </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br>... More...
$0 (07-15-2024 - IN)State of Indiana v. Harold Buntin
Indianapolis, Indiana - Harold Buntin was released from prison in 2007 after serving 13 years in Indiana prisons for a rape he didn't commit. DNA testing proved his innocence in 2005 and a judge ruled that he was exonerated and should be released – but the file was misplaced and Buntin served another two years in prison before the error was corrected and he was released.<br>  <br> The Cr... More...
$0 (12-31-1986 - IN)United States of America v. Kenyatta Ray
Indianapolis, Indiana conspiracy to distribute meth charge criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant, Kenyatta Ray, 43, Indianapolis, who was charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and conspiracy to launder monetary instruments.<br> <br> "The violence and social devastation that methamphetamine brings to our communities is a problem that law enforcement must address.†sai... More...
$0 (04-17-2021 - IN)James L Dodson, Jr. v. State of Indiana
<h2><font color="green">Fort Wayne, IN - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant James L Dodson, Jr. charged with <i>murder and level 6 felony criminal recklessness.</h2></font></b></i><br> <br> <br> [2] Lovett owned a barber shop in Fort Wayne. He was the father of six children;<br> his girlfriend, Keioda Johnson, was the mother of the two youngest children.<br> On April 9, 2019, Johnson ... More...
$0 (10-21-2020 - IN)Sharps Automotive v. Auston Prizevoits
<h2><font color="green">Indianapolis, IN - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant Rodney Dain Doster in his action against SharpÕs Automotive for storage fees, court costs, and lost time.</h2></font></b></i><br> <br> <br> [2] Prizevoits, who lived in Bloomington, telephoned Sharp’s Automotive, an<br> Indianapolis-area business, for a free estimate to replace the engine in his car.<br> ... More...
$0 (10-21-2020 - IN)United States of America v. Kevin C. Baker
Indianapolis, IN - The United States of America charged Kevin C. Baker with: <br> <br> 18:2251.F PRODUCTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY<br> (1-2) <br> 18:2252A.F POSSESSION OF MATERIAL CONTAINING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY<br> (3)<br> <br> Kevin C. Baker, 56, Plainfield, Indiana, was sentenced in federal court, by U.S. District Judge James Patrick Hanlon, to 35 years’ in federal prison, after having previo... More...
$0 (11-18-2019 - IN)Allan H. Walker, Jr. v. State of Indiana
<center><br> <img width="300" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/WMtQj8r9OAinWY3e79l3YZhTshJaJBHPfCfmuDhtwJP3JpqP6p3J96Bq1WkujrNh3htj=s151"><br> <h2> <font color="red"><h2> </font> </h2><br> </center><br> During 2016, Sylvester Foster (“Foster”) supported himself by working as a <br> barber and by selling marijuana. Walker was a barber shop customer, and he <br> typically purchased fo... More...
$0 (05-26-2019 - IN)Thomas Jeffrie Snow v. State of Indiana
<center><br> <img width="300" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9Ft0DXGDzkOcdEAA9M_GxpApBd1GKTzQOD2F6ipoVOWwOk5Ce6dERDyPlfIvbgKr00Njxw=s85"><br> <h2> <font color="red"><h2> </font> </h2><br> </center><br> Clifford Snow (“Clifford”) and Joyce Snow (“Joyce”) owned a residence in <br> Lowell, Indiana (the “residence”). Snow, their son, lived with them. Julie <br> Niemeyer, Snow... More...
$0 (01-27-2019 - IN)<H2> United States of America v. Kevin Ingram
<center><br> <img width="300" src="http://www.insd.uscourts.gov/sites/insd/files/indianapolis.png"><br> </center><br> Indianapolis, IN - Serial armed robber found guilty in federal trial<br> <br> Indianapolis man robbed four retail stores at gunpoint in 2017 <br> <br> Kevin Ingram, 28, was convicted following a federal criminal trial. The jury found Ingram guilty of all charges, which stemmed fro... More...
$0 (11-18-2018 - IN)United States of America v. Mohamed Noshi Mahmoud, a/k/a Noshi; Mahdi Khelifi; Hamzi Dridi, a/k/a Alex; Issa Kayyali
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$0 (11-07-2018 - IN)Leta Penrod v. Nancy A. Berryhill (Commissioner, Social Security Administration)
Leta Penrod brings this appeal on behalf of<br> her deceased husband, Tod Penrod, who before his death applied<br> for disability insurance benefits based on various impairments,<br> including arthritis, diabetes, and high blood pressure.<br> An administrative law judge determined that, despite<br> 2 No. 17‐2973<br> these impairments, Penrod retained the capacity to work<br> through his last... More...
$0 (08-17-2018 - IN)Mark A. Emerson v. State of Indiana <table> <td>
In June 2015, Emerson and his then-wife Lara had separated but not yet <br> divorced. The two had one child together, and Lara had two other children <br> from a previous relationship. After the split, Lara and her children remained in <br> the marital home in Anderson, while Emerson stayed with a friend in <br> Indianapolis. At this time, Lara was in a romantic relationship with Cody Gay <br> (�... More...
$0 (08-07-2018 - IN)Anthony Kaminski v. Nancy A. Berryhill (Commissioner, Social Security Administration)
In 2000, Anthony Kaminski fell<br> down a flight of stairs, suffering a head wound that caused a<br> traumatic brain injury and a seizure disorder. Thirteen years<br> later, he applied under the Social Security Act for disability<br> insurance benefits and supplemental security income. The Social<br> Security Administration denied his applications, and the<br> district court upheld the denial. Kam... More...
$0 (07-17-2018 - IN)Cheryl Dalton v. Teva North America, et al.
Cheryl Dalton appeals the sum-mary judgment entered against her in this products liability case. The district court held that Dalton’s claims failed under Indiana law because she did not provide expert evidence on<br> * Of the Eastern District of Wisconsin, sitting by designation.<br> 2 No. 17-1990<br> the issue of causation. Dalton contends that she did not have to provide expert evidence becau... More...
$0 (06-07-2018 - IN)Jemery Alan Riddle v,. State of Indiana <table> <td>
Riddle and Wendell Donaldson (“Donaldson”) were neighbors and <br> acquaintances. On November 11, 2015, Riddle went to Donaldson’s home and <br> shot him in the back of the head. Donaldson fell to the floor in his kitchen and <br> died instantly. Riddle put a blanket over Donaldson’s head and ransacked the <br> home. Donaldson’s pants pockets were also turned inside out. Riddle stole a l... More...
$0 (05-30-2017 - IN)<b>Virginia C. Bryant v. State of Indiana </b>
On January 22, 2015, Fannie Mast (“Mast”), who lived across the street from <br> the building that Bryant used for her antiques business and in which Bryant <br> lived, was working outside her house in Waterloo, DeKalb County, Indiana, <br> when she saw smoke coming out of the roof area of the building belonging to <br> Bryant. As the smoke was coming out of the building, Mast observed Bryant... More...
$0 (02-12-2017 - IN)<b>Bernie C. Harmon v. State of Indiana </b></h2.
Harmon and his wife, Melissa Harmon (“Melissa”) (collectively “the <br> Harmons”) lived in Crawford County, Indiana with their biological son, K.H.,. <br> and biological daughter, W.H. The Harmons drove school buses and operated a <br> car repair shop near their home. In 2005, the Harmons became foster parents to <br> five children1 (“the Children”). C.H.2, S.H.3, and C.A.H., 4 who wer... More...
$0 (10-20-2016 - IN)Denna Kay Kinser v. State of Indiana
Bernard and Carole Szuhaj, both seventy-three years old, suffered from health <br> issues that required them to hire in-home caregivers. Several individuals <br> employed by the Visiting Angels organization, including Kinser, came to the <br> Szuhajes’ home in Fort Wayne to provide them with the care they needed. <br> Kinser worked in the Szuhajes’ home on July 14, 15, 16, 22, and 23, 2015. ... More...
$0 (07-23-2016 - IN)Trevon Drakkar Walker v. State of Indiana
The victim in this case, Gerald Peters (“Peters”) was a sixty-nine-year-old <br> retired school teacher. In his retirement, Peters was a part owner of an ice <br> cream parlor and sandwich shop and was also involved with the local Main <br> Street Theater. Peters had lived at a house on Walker Street in Michigan City, <br> Indiana for most of his life. <br> [4] Prior to his death, Peters met... More...
$0 (06-28-2016 - IN)Daniel Massengale v. State of Indiana
Massengale worked for Tuttle’s Tree and Landscaping, which is owned by <br> Robert Tuttle. Tuttle ran the business out of his home office and kept work <br> trucks and equipment in his driveway. Employees routinely met Tuttle at his <br> house each morning to gather the equipment they needed for that day’s job, but <br> employees were not permitted in Tuttle’s home when he was not there. ... More...
$0 (06-20-2016 - IN)Daniel Joseph Kriete v. State of Indiana
In October 2014, Marianne Abney (“Abney”) left her residence in Madison <br> County, Indiana for a vacation.1 When she returned on October 15, 2014, <br> Abney noticed that the door between her garage and utility room was broken. <br> After looking around inside, Abney noted that “all of [her] jewelry had been <br> taken.” Tr. p. 351. She reported the incident to the police. <br> [4] Sixt... More...
$0 (05-31-2016 - IN)Marquen Coker v. State of Indiana
On April 6, 2015, Coker was driving his mother’s car on Suttenfield Street in <br> Fort Wayne when he pulled in front of Officer Gary Hensler’s marked squad <br> car. Officer Hensler followed Coker for approximately one block before Coker <br> stopped at his brother’s house. Officer Hensler circled the block because he <br> believed Coker’s behavior of exiting his car quickly and standin... More...
$0 (02-23-2016 - IN)Michelle Williams v. State of Indiana
Around 6:20 p.m. on October 19, 2013, David Williamson had his father drop <br> him off at Donny Bell’s apartment located in Indianapolis. Bell was <br> Williamson’s cousin and he had agreed to let Williamson move in with him. <br> Bell returned to his apartment just before 8:00 p.m. that evening and noted that <br> the front door was unlocked. There was no sign of forced entry. Bell enter... More...
$0 (02-22-2016 - IN)Matt D. Neace v. State of Indiana
In early April 2013, Indiana State Police Sergeant Paul Andry was conducting <br> an investigation involving Neace. During the investigation, Sergeant Andry <br> contacted Leah Ewen, who Sergeant Andry suspected had recently been in <br> contact with Neace. On April 17, Sergeant Andry and Ewen met at Ewen’s <br> place of employment. At the meeting, Ewen admitted to using <br> methamphetamine,... More...
$0 (02-06-2016 - IN)Christopher Tiplick v. State of Indiana
Synthetic cannabinoids, also known as “spice,” are compounds designed to mimic the psychoactive properties of marijuana, first reported in the United States in 2008. See Schedules of Controlled Substances: Temporary Placement of Three Synthetic Cannabinoids Into Schedule I, 78 Fed. Reg. 28,735–39 (May 16, 2013) (to be codified at 21 C.F.R. pt. 1308.11(h)(9)–(11)). Regulation of “spice�... More...
$0 (01-25-2016 - IN)Christopher Tiplick v. State of Indiana
Synthetic cannabinoids, also known as “spice,” are compounds designed to mimic the psychoactive properties of marijuana, first reported in the United States in 2008. See Schedules of Controlled Substances: Temporary Placement of Three Synthetic Cannabinoids Into Schedule I, 78 Fed. Reg. 28,735–39 (May 16, 2013) (to be codified at 21 C.F.R. pt. 1308.11(h)(9)–(11)). Regulation of “spice�... More...
$0 (10-13-2015 - IN)Robert E. Spierer v. Cory E. Rossman
After a night of heavy drinking,<br> Lauren Spierer, a twenty-year-old Indiana University<br> student, left the apartment of a classmate and disappeared.<br> Four years later, she remains missing. Lauren’s parents<br> brought suit against three students who were with Lauren in<br> the hours before her disappearance, alleging negligence and<br> violations of Indiana’s Dram Shop Act. After some ... More...
$0 (08-14-2015 - IN)United States of America v. Darryl Anthony Worthen, Dejuan Andre Worthen, and Darion Dashon Harris
INDIANAPOLIS - United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler, announced today three Indianapolis men have been charged federally for their role in the robbery and murder of Scott D. Maxie, a federally licensed gun store owner in North Vernon, IN.<br> <br> • Darryl Anthony Worthen, 25, Indianapolis<br> <br> • Dejuan Andre Worthen, 23, Indianapolis<br> <br> • Darion Dashon Harris, 20, Ind... More...
$0 (03-13-2015 - IN)Country Contractors, Inc. v. A Westside Storage of Indianapolis, Inc.
Country Contractors, Inc. ("Countryâ€) entered into a contract to provide excavation services for A Westside Storage of Indianapolis, Inc. ("Westsideâ€). Country subcontracted out a substantial portion of the work and eventually left the worksite without completing the job. Westside filed a breach of contract action against Country and its two shareholders, Stephen Songer and Jahn Songer... More...
$0 (02-12-2014 - IN)Northeastern Rural Electric Membership v. Wasbash Valley Power Association, Inc.
This appeal tests the boundaries of federal-question subject matter jurisdiction. The issue is whether a claim for breach of a longterm requirements contract for wholesale electricity arises under federal law or state law. We conclude that the claim arises under state law, that the district court therefore lacked jurisdiction to enter its preliminary injunction, and that the case should be remande... More...
$0 (02-22-2013 - IN)Mark McCleskey v. DLF Construction, Inc.
This suit involves the interpretation of provisions in union-employer contracts that require the employer to contribute to two union funds—a pension fund and a health and welfare fund. The two funds and their Trustee brought suit against an employer construction company to collect contributions for nonbargaining unit work performed by a union member.<br> <br> The issue on appeal is whether ... More...
$0 (07-23-2012 - IN)Laenise Arnett v. Michael J. Astrue
Laenise Arnett suffers from a number of medical problems, including peripheral vascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, osteoarthritis, obesity, vascular dementia, depression, panic disorder, and anxiety. As a result, she sought Disability Insurance Benefits ("DIBâ€) from the Social Security Administration ("SSAâ€), but she was unsuccessful before the agency. After the Ap... More...
$0 (04-02-2012 - IN)Kevin J. Byers v. Consolidated Union, Inc.
Kevin Byers appeals summary judgment for Consolidated Union, Inc. (Consolidated). He raises multiple issues for our review, which we consolidate and restate as:<br><br>1. Whether the trial court abused its discretion when it denied Byers' motion to amend his complaint and add a necessary third party; and<br><br>2. Whether summary judgment was proper.<br><br>We affirm.<br><br>FACTS AND PROCEDURAL H... More...
$0 (08-12-2011 - IN)John D. Sheridan, et al. v. Marathon Petroleum Company LLC, et al.
The plaintiffs, a Marathon dealer in Indiana and a company owned by him to whom he assigned his dealership contract, filed suit against Marathon under section 1 of the Sherman Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1, charging it with tying the processing of credit card sales to the Marathon franchise and also with conspiring with banks to fix the price of the processing service. The tying arrangement is challe... More...
$0 (06-23-2008 - IN)<a href="http://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/tmp/SE0EO5UW.pdf" target="_new">Harold Crough v. Whirlpool Corporation</a>
<P>Whirlpool Corporation (Whirlpool) terminated Harold Crouch after determining that he falsely applied for a leave of absence. Crouch sued Whirlpool for various violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The district court granted summary judgment for Whirlpool, finding in relevant part that its honest suspicion of Crouch's mi... More...
$0 (04-26-2006 - IN)David and Lisa Markley v. Outback Steakhouse
Dram Shop Act claim by couple were severely injured in a car-motorcycle accident on Delaware County Road 500-N. Thd Plaintiffs alleged that William J. Whitaker of Albany became intoxicated at a party celebrating the restaurant's grand opening on July 21, 1997. After leaving the opening, his car crossed the center line on County Road 500-N and collided nearly head-on with a motorcycle operated by... More...
$39000000 (06-26-2003 - IN)<a href="http://www.in.gov/judiciary/opinions/archive/09200201.smb.html" target="_new">City of Gary Indiana v. Smith & Wesson</a>
Appellant-plaintiff City of Gary, Indiana, by its Mayor, Scott L. King (“the City”), appeals the trial court’s dismissal of its suit against various handgun manufacturers, a handgun distributor, and various handgun dealers (collectively, “Appellees”). We affirm in part and reverse and remand in part. The City raises eight issues for our review, which we consolidate ... More...
$0 (09-20-2002 - IN)<a href="http://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/op3.fwx?submit1=showop&caseno=02-1032.PDF" target="_new">Mary A. Spearman v. Tom Wood Pontiac-GMC, Inc.</a>
Mary Spearman purchased a car from Tom Wood Pontiac-GMC, Inc. ("Tom Wood"), and financed the purchase through the dealership. The Truth in Lending Act ("TILA") requires that certain informa-tion be disclosed to a consumer in writing in a form the consumer may keep prior to the consummation of a credit transaction. Spearman concedes that Tom Wood provided the necessary disclosures and that t... More...
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