Stories tagged with "federal lawsuit"

Online photos, real-life fallout by indystar

Lawsuit says school went too far in punishing students Two sophomore girls have sued their school district in northeast Indiana after they were punished for posting sexually... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:23 AM in Communities

Students sue school over Web free speech by indystar

Two sophomore girls have sued their school district after they were punished for posting sexually suggestive photos on MySpace during their summer vacation. The American Civil... – Oct 30, 2009 at 5:50 PM in Education

BP says Ind. refinery expansion about 1/3 complete by indystar

WHITING, Ind. — Company officials say progress is being made on the $3.8 billion expansion of BP’s oil refinery along Lake Michigan even as environmentalists continue legal... – Oct 09, 2009 at 2:05 PM in Business

W.Va. settles lawsuit against Eli Lilly by indystar

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Eli Lilly&Co. will pay $22.5 million to settle a federal lawsuit filed by the West Virginia Attorney General’s Office over the popular anti-psychotic... – Aug 21, 2009 at 9:59 AM in Business

Franklin College sues Ohio-based university by Cindy Marshall

Franklin College filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Franklin University to stop the Ohio institution, which is opening a location in the Castleton area on the Northeastside,... – Jul 07, 2009 at 1:00 AM in North Marion County

Lottery settles federal lawsuit by Jon Murrary

Workers fired in 2005 will share almost $2.8m; they alleged racial discrimination in dismissals Discrimination lawsuits filed after a 2005 shakeup in the Hoosier Lottery have cost... – May 16, 2009 at 1:56 AM in Marion County

Atheists file lawsuit over rejected bus ad by indystar

BLOOMINGTON An atheist group has sued the city’s bus service for rejecting ads that say “You can be good without God.” Bloomington Public Transportation Corp.... – May 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Rolls-Royce faces sex-bias suit by 2 Indy managers by Jeff Swiatek

Lawsuit of 2 Indy managers alleging unequal pay, promotions aims to become class action Rolls-Royce Corp. in Indianapolis is fighting a touchy gender discrimination lawsuit by two... – Apr 23, 2009 at 1:46 AM in Business

Ex-deputy sues over firing in stun gun case by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — A former Hamilton County sheriff’s deputy has filed a federal lawsuit claiming he was wrongfully fired for refusing to be shot with a stun gun during a training... – Apr 08, 2009 at 8:40 AM in Communities

Former deputy sues over Taser training rule by Vic Ryckaert

A former Hamilton County sheriff’s deputy who said he was wrongfully fired after he refused to be stunned with a Taser for training has filed a federal lawsuit seeking a... – Apr 08, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Ex-Hamilton deputy files suit for job, back pay by Vic Ryckaert

A former Hamilton County sheriff’s deputy who claims he was wrongfully fired after he refused to be shot with a Taser stun gun for training has filed a federal lawsuit... – Apr 07, 2009 at 11:53 PM in Hamilton County

Trial set in Ind. soldiers’ toxic exposure suit by indystar

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A federal judge has set a trial date for a lawsuit by 16 Indiana National Guard soldiers who claim they were exposed to a toxic chemical in Iraq.Judge Richard... – Feb 03, 2009 at 8:31 AM in News

Oscars org seeks to block ticket sales by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The organization that presents the Academy Awards is suing an Arizona company that it claims is selling tickets to this year's show.The Academy of... – Jan 27, 2009 at 1:16 PM in Entertainment

After ACLU sues, Plainfield may end political yard-sign limits by Bruce Smith

Plainfield is dropping the controversial parts of an ordinance that restricted yard signs touting political candidates and triggered a federal lawsuit in the recent presidential... – Jan 06, 2009 at 3:18 PM in Communities

Carmel halts legal fight with mining giant by Robert Annis

Carmel has struck a deal with Martin Marietta Materials to end ongoing litigation, and at least one resident claims the city has abdicated its responsibility to protect taxpayers... – Dec 31, 2008 at 8:01 AM in Communities

Ind. mom sues over religious ed class by indystar

HUNTINGTON, Ind. — School officials in a northeastern Indiana district deny that a religious education program offered during the school day illegally advances religion, as a... – Dec 28, 2008 at 4:03 PM in Communities

Ex-Guard officer blames cancer on chemical by indystar

WILLIAMS, Ind. — A former Indiana National Guard commander diagnosed with terminal cancer believes his illness was caused by exposure to toxic chemicals at a water pumping... – Dec 11, 2008 at 8:01 AM in News

Whole Foods sues FTC by indystar

PORTLAND, Ore. Natural grocer Whole Foods filed a federal lawsuit Monday against the Federal Trade Commission, claiming the regulator violated its due process rights in a... – Dec 09, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Business

Soldiers sue over exposure to toxin by Jon Murrary

Managers for a large defense contractor wore protective suits when they visited a water-pumping plant guarded by Hoosier soldiers in Iraq five years ago. A month later, the company... – Dec 04, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Communities

Tyler Perry wins suit over copyright infringement by The Associated Press

DALLAS (AP) -- A woman who accused actor-screenwriter Tyler Perry of stealing material from her play for his movie "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" lost her federal lawsuit... – Dec 04, 2008 at 1:45 AM in Entertainment