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actionable claim in Indiana

33 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2025 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Indiana courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (24)

CaseFollowedCited
Eddie Trail and Katrinka Trail v. Boys and Girls Clubs of Northwest Indianagreen
ind · 2006 · cited in 10 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2025
2 sentences

2025Ind., 845 N.E.2d 130, 135 (Ind. 2006)). [50] Wagner has stated operative facts sufficient to set forth an actionable claim against Perry and BIFS under the Securities Act.

2020A “plaintiff need not set out in precise detail the facts upon which the claim is based” but “must still plead the operative facts necessary to set forth an actionable claim.” Trail, 845 N.E.2d at 135 .

510
Doe v. Methodist Hospitalgreen
ind · 1997 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2020
2 sentences

2020In Doe v. Methodist Hosp., our supreme court declined to recognize the sub-tort of public disclosure of private facts as an actionable claim. 690 N.E.2d 681, 693 (Ind. 1997).

2019In Doe v. Methodist Hospital, the Indiana Supreme Court declined to adopt [the tort of private disclosure of public facts (“Disclosure”)], which is a sub-tort of invasion of privacy, as an actionable claim. 690 N.E.2d 681, 693 (Ind. 1997).

22
Miller Ex Rel. Miller v. Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Inc.green
ind · 1997 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2013
2 sentences

2013Trail, 845 N.E.2d at 135 (citing Miller v. Mem’l Hosp. of South Bend, Inc., 679 N.E.2d 1329, 1332 (Ind. 1997)).

2008Dismissals under T.R. 12(B)(6) are “rarely appropriate.” Id. (citing State Civil Rights Comm’n v. County Line Park, Inc., 738 N.E.2d 1044, 1049 (Ind.2000)). 1 Though Indiana’s notice pleading rules do not require the complaint to state all elements of a cause of action, Miller v. Mem’l Hosp. of S. Bend, Inc., 679 N.E.2d 1329, 1332 (Ind.1997) (citing State v. Rankin, 260 Ind. 228 , 294 N.E.2d 604, 606 (1973)), the plaintiff must still plead the operative facts necessary to set forth an actionable claim.

22
State v. American Family Voices, Inc.green
ind · 2008 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2019
2 sentences

2019Id.

2017Family Voices, Inc., 898 N.E.2d 293, 296 (Ind. 2008) (noting that although Indiana’s notice-pleading rules do not require the complaint to state all elements of a cause of action, the plaintiff must still plead the operative facts necessary to set forth an actionable claim).

12
The Board of Commissioners of Union County, Indiana v. Joe McGuinness, in his official capacity as Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Transportation and the Indiana Department of Transportationgreen
ind · 2017 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018Bd. of Comm’rs of Union Cnty. v. McGuinness, 80 N.E.3d 164, 167 (Ind. 2017) (citing Trail v. Boys & Girls Club of Nw.

2018Bd. of Comm'rs of Union Cnty. v. McGuinness , 80 N.E.3d 164 , 167 (Ind. 2017) (citing Trail v. Boys & Girls Clubs of Nw.

12
Felsher v. University of Evansvillegreen
ind · 2001 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020The court revisited the issue in Felsher v. Univ. of Evansville, explaining that its “discussion of [the history of the invasion of privacy tort] and the Second Restatement served as a prelude to [its] decision not to recognize a branch of the tort involving the public disclosure of private facts.” 755 N.E.2d 589, 593 (Ind. 2001).

11
Loomis v. Ameritech Corp.green
indctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See City of New Haven v. Reichhart, 748 N.E.2d 374, 378 (Ind. 2001).3 Turning to the claim of obstruction of justice—a claim predicated on the alleged violation of a particular criminal statute—that statute “does not provide for a civil remedy.” Loomis v. Ameritech Corp., 764 N.E.2d 658 , 668 n.9 (Ind. Ct. App. 2002), trans. denied.4 Finally, as to the alleged violations of the Indiana Constitution, there is no express or implied right of action for monetary damages under the Indiana Constitution—and we 2 Certain defendants were not part of the motion for summary judgment, having pursued 12(B)

11
City of New Haven v. Reichhartgreen
ind · 2001 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See City of New Haven v. Reichhart, 748 N.E.2d 374, 378 (Ind. 2001).3 Turning to the claim of obstruction of justice—a claim predicated on the alleged violation of a particular criminal statute—that statute “does not provide for a civil remedy.” Loomis v. Ameritech Corp., 764 N.E.2d 658 , 668 n.9 (Ind. Ct. App. 2002), trans. denied.4 Finally, as to the alleged violations of the Indiana Constitution, there is no express or implied right of action for monetary damages under the Indiana Constitution—and we 2 Certain defendants were not part of the motion for summary judgment, having pursued 12(B)

11
Gersh Zavodnik v. Irene Harpergreen
ind · 2014 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018We note that “a pro se litigant is held to the same standards as a trained attorney and is afforded no inherent leniency simply by virtue of being self-represented.” Zavodnik v. Harper, 17 N.E.3d 259, 266 (Ind. 2014).

11
Cleverly Lockhart v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)green
indctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Specifically, it argues that Torres was not uninsured, and that as a result, Smith did not have an actionable claim against Affirmative from which he could recover damages. [7] A motion to dismiss under Trial Rule 12(B)(6) “tests the legal sufficiency of a complaint: that is, whether the allegations in the complaint establish any set of circumstances under which a plaintiff would be entitled to relief.” Lockhart v. State, 38 N.E.3d 215, 217 (Ind. Ct. App. 2015) (internal quotations omitted).

2017A motion to dismiss under Trial'Rule 12(B)(6) “tests .the legal sufficiency -of a complaint: that is, whether the allegations in the cohiplaint establish any set of circumstances under which a'plaintiff would be entitled to relief.” Lockhart v. State, 38 N.E.3d 215, 217 (Ind. Ct. App. 2015) (internal quotations omitted).

11
Davis v. Sponhauergreen
indctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016In subsequent cases, this Court has reaffirmed that an actionable claim of slander of title requires proof that “the defendant made false, malicious statements regarding the plaintiffs ownership of the land in question.” Walsh & Kelly, Inc. v. Int'l Contractors, Inc., 943 N.E.2d 394, 398 (Ind.Ct.App.2011) (citing Davis v. Sponhauer, 574 N.E.2d 292, 300 (Ind.App.1991)) (emphasis added), trans. denied. [31] Here, BSA has hot made an allegation that Johnson impugned BSA’s claim of title to the real estate.

11
Walsh & Kelly, Inc. v. International Contractors, Inc.green
indctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016In subsequent cases, this Court has reaffirmed that an actionable claim of slander of title requires proof that “the defendant made false, malicious statements regarding the plaintiffs ownership of the land in question.” Walsh & Kelly, Inc. v. Int'l Contractors, Inc., 943 N.E.2d 394, 398 (Ind.Ct.App.2011) (citing Davis v. Sponhauer, 574 N.E.2d 292, 300 (Ind.App.1991)) (emphasis added), trans. denied. [31] Here, BSA has hot made an allegation that Johnson impugned BSA’s claim of title to the real estate.

11
Comfax Corp. v. North American Van Lines, Inc.green
indctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See also Comfax Corp. v. North American Van Lines, Inc., 587 N.E.2d 118, 123-24 (Ind.Ct.App.1992) (declining to recognize a new claim in Indiana for tortious breach of contract). [11] With respect to Jaffri’s claim to damages for emotional distress, it is well-settled that emotional distress damages are not recoverable for breach of contract.

11
Morgan Asset Holding Corp. v. CoBank, ACBgreen
indctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015However, a court need not accept as true “allegations that are contradicted by other allegations or exhibits attached to or incorporated in the pleading.” Morgan Asset Holding Corp. v. CoBank, ACB, 736 N.E.2d 1268, 1271 (Ind.Ct.App.2000) (citations omitted).- Indiana Trial Rule 8(A), this state’s notice pleading provision, requires only “a short'and plain ■ statement of the claim showing that the pleader is entitled to relief.” Although the plaintiff need not set out in precise detail the facts upon which the claim is based, she must still plead the ■ operative facts necessary to set forth an

11
INS Investigations Bureau, Inc. v. Leegreen
indctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Negligent failure to do so is a tort, as well as a breach of contract.” INS Investigations Bureau, Inc. v. Lee, 784 N.E.2d 566, 576 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003) (citations omitted); Alvarado v. Nagy, 819 N.E.2d 520, 525 (Ind. Ct. App. 2004) (concluding that Alvarado’s complaint stated a claim for legal malpractice where he alleged that Nagy agreed to represent him to seek a sentence modification, Alvarado paid Nagy’s fee but was dissatisfied with her performance, and wanted the attorney fee refunded). [11] We conclude that Magee pleaded the operative facts necessary to set forth an actionable claim fo

11
Alvarado v. Nagygreen
indctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Negligent failure to do so is a tort, as well as a breach of contract.” INS Investigations Bureau, Inc. v. Lee, 784 N.E.2d 566, 576 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003) (citations omitted); Alvarado v. Nagy, 819 N.E.2d 520, 525 (Ind. Ct. App. 2004) (concluding that Alvarado’s complaint stated a claim for legal malpractice where he alleged that Nagy agreed to represent him to seek a sentence modification, Alvarado paid Nagy’s fee but was dissatisfied with her performance, and wanted the attorney fee refunded). [11] We conclude that Magee pleaded the operative facts necessary to set forth an actionable claim fo

2015See Alvarado, 819 N.E.2d at 525 .

11
State v. Rankingreen
ind · 1973 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Dismissals under T.R. 12(B)(6) are “rarely appropriate.” Id. (citing State Civil Rights Comm’n v. County Line Park, Inc., 738 N.E.2d 1044, 1049 (Ind.2000)). 1 Though Indiana’s notice pleading rules do not require the complaint to state all elements of a cause of action, Miller v. Mem’l Hosp. of S. Bend, Inc., 679 N.E.2d 1329, 1332 (Ind.1997) (citing State v. Rankin, 260 Ind. 228 , 294 N.E.2d 604, 606 (1973)), the plaintiff must still plead the operative facts necessary to set forth an actionable claim.

2008Dismissals under T.R. 12(B)(6) are “rarely appropriate.” Id. (citing State Civil Rights Comm’n v. County Line Park, Inc., 738 N.E.2d 1044, 1049 (Ind.2000)). 1 Though Indiana’s notice pleading rules do not require the complaint to state all elements of a cause of action, Miller v. Mem’l Hosp. of S. Bend, Inc., 679 N.E.2d 1329, 1332 (Ind.1997) (citing State v. Rankin, 260 Ind. 228 , 294 N.E.2d 604, 606 (1973)), the plaintiff must still plead the operative facts necessary to set forth an actionable claim.

11
State, Civil Rights Commission v. County Line Park, Inc.green
ind · 2000 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Dismissals under T.R. 12(B)(6) are “rarely appropriate.” Id. (citing State Civil Rights Comm’n v. County Line Park, Inc., 738 N.E.2d 1044, 1049 (Ind.2000)). 1 Though Indiana’s notice pleading rules do not require the complaint to state all elements of a cause of action, Miller v. Mem’l Hosp. of S. Bend, Inc., 679 N.E.2d 1329, 1332 (Ind.1997) (citing State v. Rankin, 260 Ind. 228 , 294 N.E.2d 604, 606 (1973)), the plaintiff must still plead the operative facts necessary to set forth an actionable claim.

11
Remington Freight Lines, Inc. v. Larkeygreen
indctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001The court noted that the company had relied heavily on Remington Freight Lines, Inc. v. Larkey, 644 N.E.2d 931, 939-40 (Ind.Ct.App.1994), in which this court stated that it recognized "the distinction between employees who are retained for a definite duration or subject to contract, and employees whose employment is of indefinite duration, and may terminate at the will of the employer for any reason." However, the Bentz court then stated that "filing a grievance, the remedy available to [the employee] under the terms of the [Collective Bargaining] Agreement, is not the same as obtaining relief

11
Collins v. Daygreen
ind · 1994 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999Collins v. Day (1994) Ind., 644 N.E.2d 72, 80 (holding that statutes may grant unequal privileges or immunities under Art.

11
Cohen D/B/A Hoosier P & L Co. v. Peoplesgreen
indctapp · 1966 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995See Cohen v. Peoples (1966), 140 Ind.App. 353 , 220 N.E.2d 665 McGlone v. Hauger (1914), 56 Ind.App. 243 , 104 N.E. 116 .

1995See Cohen v. Peoples (1966), 140 Ind.App. 353 , 220 N.E.2d 665 McGlone v. Hauger (1914), 56 Ind.App. 243 , 104 N.E. 116 .

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McGlone v. Haugergreen
· 1914 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995See Cohen v. Peoples (1966), 140 Ind.App. 353 , 220 N.E.2d 665 McGlone v. Hauger (1914), 56 Ind.App. 243 , 104 N.E. 116 .

1995See Cohen v. Peoples (1966), 140 Ind.App. 353 , 220 N.E.2d 665 McGlone v. Hauger (1914), 56 Ind.App. 243 , 104 N.E. 116 .

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Standlee v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurancegreen
idahoctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
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Betty Cameron, Personal Representative of the Estate of Christopher Cameron v. City of Pontiac, Michigan, Michael McBride and Vernon Robertsgreen
ca6 · 1987 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
McGill v. McGill green
indctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2020McGill, 801 N.E.2d at 1251 . [7] Indiana’s rules of notice pleading do not require the complaint to state all elements of a cause of action, but the plaintiff must still plead the operative facts necessary to set forth an actionable claim.

12020–2020
McQueen v. Fayette County School Corp. green
indctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2018“Although the plaintiff need not set out in precise detail the facts upon which the claim is based, [he] must still plead the operative facts necessary to set forth an actionable claim.” Id. at 135 .

12018–2018
Davis Ex Rel. Davis v. Ford Motor Co. green
indctapp · 2001
1 sentence

2017Davis, 747 N.E.2d at 1149 .

12017–2017
Chavez v. Martinez green
scotus · 2003
1 sentence

2014Id. at 766-67, 123 S.Ct. 1994 .

12014–2014
Murphy v. Mortell green
indctapp · 1997
1 sentence

2008In Murphy v. Mortell, 684 N.E.2d 1185 , a patient was molested by a hospital employee working as a critical care respiratory therapy technician.

12008–2008
Ab v. Sb green
ind · 2005
1 sentence

2008Dismissals under T.R. 12(B)(6) are “rarely appropriate.” Id. (citing State Civil Rights Comm’n v. County Line Park, Inc., 738 N.E.2d 1044, 1049 (Ind.2000)). 1 Though Indiana’s notice pleading rules do not require the complaint to state all elements of a cause of action, Miller v. Mem’l Hosp. of S. Bend, Inc., 679 N.E.2d 1329, 1332 (Ind.1997) (citing State v. Rankin, 260 Ind. 228 , 294 N.E.2d 604, 606 (1973)), the plaintiff must still plead the operative facts necessary to set forth an actionable claim.

12008–2008
Doe Ex Rel Roe v. Madison Center Hospital green
indctapp · 1995
1 sentence

2008Hosp., 652 N.E.2d at 107 , we concluded that sexual misconduct committed by a mental health counselor/orderly of the hospital did not constitute medical malpractice because, “[Hacking a therapist-patient relationship, [the employee’s] sexual conduct with the [patient] cannot constitute a rendition of health care or professional services, and thus does not give rise to an actionable claim of medical malpractice”.

12008–2008
Cullison v. Medley green
ind · 1991
1 sentence

2007Instead, she focuses on the appellees’ alleged harassment and surveillance to support her claim. ■While addressing a claim for invasion of privacy by intrusion where the plaintiff alleged that the defendants had harassed him in public, our Supreme Court held that public harassment allegations “would not constitute an actionable claim for invasion of privacy [by intrusion] because plaintiff has no legal right to be left alone on a public street or in a public place.” Cullison, 570 N.E.2d at 31 .

12007–2007
Coy v. Indianapolis Gas Co. green
ind · 1897
11993–1993
Hirst v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance green
idahoctapp · 1984
11992–1992
Smith v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co. green
minn · 1984
11992–1992

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (4)

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Where else courts name it

OH 97 (1980–2026) CT 67 (1985–2024) CA 60 (1971–2025) NJ 51 (1964–2025) MI 50 (1937–2025) IL 45 (1960–2025) NY 45 (1957–2025) TX 35 (1984–2024) IN 33 (1991–2025) WA 28 (1975–2022) IA 27 (1956–2026) DE 20 (2004–2025) KS 19 (1977–2024) MA 18 (1981–2018) LA 18 (1974–2022) HI 18 (1982–2026) GA 17 (1983–2022) NC 17 (1991–2018) MS 16 (1987–2023) PA 16 (1949–2024) MO 16 (1993–2024) CO 14 (1925–2024) WI 14 (1983–2023) OK 13 (1949–2024) TN 12 (1950–2025) FL 11 (1989–2021) ME 11 (1934–2026) AZ 11 (1977–2024) VA 10 (2000–2026) VT 8 (1983–2025) AL 8 (1958–2007) KY 6 (1988–2023) MN 6 (1975–2025) NM 6 (1971–2026) OR 6 (1990–2023) DC 5 (1975–2011) UT 5 (1992–2014) ID 5 (2006–2021) SC 4 (1995–2013) MT 4 (1990–2012) AK 4 (1985–2022) WV 3 (2002–2021) SD 3 (1969–2000) MD 3 (1982–2018) RI 3 (1983–2005) WY 2 (1992–2019)

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