Question: Can a former spouse keep money given to her by her ex-husband that was stolen from his employer? Answer: NO. Stephen McAninch stole over $4 million from his employer during and after his m...
The 5th Amendment Does Not Protect You From Being Sued In A Civil Case When You Have Been Charged With A Crime!
Question: Can someone charged with a crime stay the civil case connected with that charged crime until the criminal case is over? Answer: Probably Not. On September 23, 2011, the State of Indiana fi...
Hammond Indiana’s Municipal Gun Regulation Is Void Pursuant To Indiana Law.
Question: Can you challenge a gun regulation that violates state law when it is not enforced and void as a matter of law? Answer: No, since you will not have standing without the regulation being en...
Insurer Can Enforce Arbitration Provisions In Its Policy.
Question: Can an insurer force its insured to arbitration instead of having their case heard by a jury? Answer: Yes, if policy allows for arbitration. This case arises from a motor vehicle collision...
Walking To Your Car Can Be Company Business.
Question: Is there worker’s compensation coverage for an injury that occurs when you are going to your car to get work related items? Answer: Yes. In 2011, Kathy worked for A Plus as a home health...
Foul Balls Are Known By Fans To Be Dangerous Souvenirs!
Question: Can a fan who is hit and injured by a foul baseball while attending a baseball game sue the team for their injuries? Answer: No. On May 23, 2009, Juanita DeJesus was injured when she was h...
Keep Your Eyes on Your Own Paper Or Get Kicked Out Of School!
Question: Can I get dismissed from the university I have been attending for cheating during an examination? Answer: Yes. A third-year medical student at Indiana University School of Medicine was att...
A Deal is A Deal Even if it was a bad Deal!
Question: Can you get out of an agreement to settle a disputed claim when the evidence shows that you did nothing wrong? Answer: NO. In May 2009, Mr. Vance and Rock Solid entered into an agreement w...
One property owner’s entertainment can be another property owner’s nuisance!
Question: What can I do if my neighbor is doing something on their property that hinders the enjoyment of my property? Answer: you can bring a civil action and have the opportunity to show that your...