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Sandwich Generation Series, Part 1: What legal steps should I be taking for my parents?
It just occurred to me that I am firmly part of the "Sandwich Generation." My mom is 87 years "young" and my children are ages 6, 5, and 2. Although my mom lives independently and is in relative good health for an 87-year-old, I am "responsible" for both my parent and...
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Indiana Megachurch, Pastors May Proceed: Court of Appeals
Today, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled that the wrongful death lawsuit against megachurch, Family Christian Center and its pastors, Steve and Melodye Munsey may proceed. In November 2016, Vicki Olds sued the Munster church and its pastors for the June 1, 2015 death...
The Cary Owsley Case in National Spotlight
Celebrating Domonique “Nikki” Smith on what would have been her 21st Birthday
HIGHLAND (August 2, 2017)--On what would have been her twenty-first birthday, scores of family, friends, and some "new friends" gathered at Wicker Memorial Park to celebrate the life and legacy of Domonique "Nikki" Smith. Although some tears were shed, guests mostly...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: McCain represents Civic Groups Suing Indiana Secretary of State, Say Release of Personal Voter Data Is Illegal Under State Law
July 11, 2017 Top Election Official Is Member of Trump’s Dubious Fraud Commission Indianapolis – Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson said she will give some voter information to the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity as requested, but...
Court: Wrongful death lawsuit against Family Christian Center and Megachurch Pastors can proceed
CROWN POINT, IN (June 20, 2017)--Lake Superior chief judge John R. Pera denied Family Christian Center and the megachurch pastors, Steve and Melodye Munsey's motion to dismiss the wrongful death lawsuit of Vicki Olds, mother of Domonique "Nikki" Smith. Smith died of...
First lawsuit filed in March 2015 Valpo school bus-Superior ambulance crash
CROWN POINT, Indiana (March 31, 2017)--Bradley and Carolyn Zolla filed suit on behalf of their 12-year-old daughter who was injured when a Superior ambulance crashed into her Valparaiso Community Schools bus two years ago today. The fifth-grade Memorial Elementary...
South Bend Teenager Sues JC Penney’s over headlock, assault
SOUTH BEND, Indiana (March 9, 2017)--The 18-year-old, DeJanee "Deja" McClinton, who was placed into a headlock and manhandled by former J.C. Penney loss prevention officer, Troy Minegar, filed a lawsuit against the national department store and its former employee...
McCain returns to Harvard Law School to teach trial skills
CAMBRIDGE, MA. (January 9, 2017)—Prominent civil rights attorney, Trent A. McCain, returns to Harvard Law School today as a visiting faculty member of its Winter Trial Advocacy Workshop. The workshop is an intensive three-week trial advocacy program culminating in a...
Judge dismisses defamation case against activist
GARY, INDIANA (December 14, 2016)--Lake Superior Court Judge Bruce D. Parent dismissed the defamation lawsuit against radio personality and community leader, Eve Gomez. On April 8, 2016, Gomez and several other Latino leaders held a press conference in St. John,...
