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blanket exception in Indiana

22 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2025 2 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Curts v. Miller's Health Systems, Inc.green
indctapp · 2012 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2019
2 sentences

2017While it is true that, under Indiana Evidence Rule 702, we have held that nurses are generally incompetent to give expert testimony on the standard of care for physicians or on medical causation, Long v. Methodist Hosp. of Ind., Inc., 699 N.E.2d 1164, 1168-69 (Ind. Ct. App. 1998), we have also expressly declined to propound “a blanket rule that nurses cannot qualify as expert witnesses” with respect to duty and breach by any and every nonphysician health care provider, Curts v. Miller’s Health Systems, Inc., 972 N.E.2d 966, 971 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012), such as nursing homes, id., hospitals, or nu

2017While it is true that, under Indiana Evidence Rule 702, we have held that nurses are generally incompetent to give expert testimony on the standard of care for physicians or on medical causation, Long v. Methodist Hosp. of Ind., Inc., 699 N.E.2d 1164, 1168-69 (Ind. Ct. App. 1998), we have also expressly declined to propound “a blanket rule that nurses cannot qualify as expert witnesses” with respect to duty and breach by any and every nonphysician health care provider, Curts v. Miller’s Health Systems, Inc., 972 N.E.2d 966, 971 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012), such as nursing homes, id., hospitals, or nu

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Long v. Methodist Hospital of Indiana, Inc.green
indctapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2019
2 sentences

2019“However, there is not a blanket rule that prohibits non-physician healthcare providers from qualifying as expert witnesses as to medical causation under Evidence Rule 702.” Id.

2017While it is true that, under Indiana Evidence Rule 702, we have held that nurses are generally incompetent to give expert testimony on the standard of care for physicians or on medical causation, Long v. Methodist Hosp. of Ind., Inc., 699 N.E.2d 1164, 1168-69 (Ind. Ct. App. 1998), we have also expressly declined to propound “a blanket rule that nurses cannot qualify as expert witnesses” with respect to duty and breach by any and every nonphysician health care provider, Curts v. Miller’s Health Systems, Inc., 972 N.E.2d 966, 971 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012), such as nursing homes, id., hospitals, or nu

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State Ex Rel. Keaton v. Circuit Court of Rush Countygreen
ind · 1985 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Keaton v. Cir. Ct. of Rush Cnty., 475 N.E.2d 1146, 1147 (Ind. 1985), the Minges Court held that granting prosecutors a blanket privilege for police reports conflicts with Indiana’s “liberal discovery rules,” which are intended to “provide the maximum amount of information possible to both parties as they prepare their cases and reduce the possibility of surprise at trial.” 3 Minges, 192 N.E.3d at 897.

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Amanda Vaughn v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019At issue here is the interplay between Indiana Code Section 35-35-3-3(e) and Indiana Code Section 35-38-1-17(l). [7] Indiana Code Section 35-35-3-3(e) states: "If the court accepts a plea agreement, [the court] shall be bound by its terms." Berry v. State, 10 N.E.3d 1243 , 1246 (Ind. 2014) ; see Vaughn v. State, 982 N.E.2d 1071 , 1073 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013) ("A plea agreement is contractual in nature, binding the defendant, the State and the trial court."). [8] When Lopez filed his motion for sentence modification in January 2018, Indiana Code Section 35-38-1-17, which governs reduction or suspe

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Miller v. Stategreen
ind · 2002 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013The decision to admit a defendant’s statement is a “matter of discretion of the trial court after considering the totality of the circumstances.” Miller v. State, 770 N.E.2d 763, 767 (Ind. 2002). “‘When reviewing a challenge to the trial court’s decision, we do not reweigh the evidence but instead examine the record for substantial, probative evidence of voluntariness.’” Id. (quoting Schmitt v. State, 730 N.E.2d 147, 148 (Ind. 2000)).

2013The decision to admit a defendant’s statement is a “matter of discretion of the trial court after considering the totality of the circumstances.” Miller v. State, 770 N.E.2d 763, 767 (Ind. 2002). “‘When reviewing a challenge to the trial court’s decision, we do not reweigh the evidence but instead examine the record for substantial, probative evidence of voluntariness.’” Id. (quoting Schmitt v. State, 730 N.E.2d 147, 148 (Ind. 2000)).

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Schmitt v. Stategreen
ind · 2000 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013The decision to admit a defendant’s statement is a “matter of discretion of the trial court after considering the totality of the circumstances.” Miller v. State, 770 N.E.2d 763, 767 (Ind. 2002). “‘When reviewing a challenge to the trial court’s decision, we do not reweigh the evidence but instead examine the record for substantial, probative evidence of voluntariness.’” Id. (quoting Schmitt v. State, 730 N.E.2d 147, 148 (Ind. 2000)).

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Johnson v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008"When construing procedural rules, it is appropriate to look to established principles of statutory construction." Johnson v. State, 708 N.E.2d 912, 915 (Ind. Ct.App.1999), trans. denied.

2008“When construing procedural rules, it is appropriate to look to established principles of statutory construction.” Johnson v. State, 708 N.E.2d 912, 915 (Ind.Ct.App.1999), trans. denied.

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Hayworth v. Schilli Leasing, Inc.green
ind · 1996 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004Hayworth v. Schall Leasing, Inc., 669 N.E.2d 165, 169 (Ind.1996).

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Dixie Mill Supply Co. v. Continental Casualty Co.green
laed · 1996 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999Co., 168 F.R.D. 554, 558 (E.D.La.1996), where *1238 that court held that "[t]he mere fact that a claim of bad faith ... or other claim or defense based on a party's state of mind is involved does not waive the attorney-client privilege.”

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Ferrara & DiMercurio, Inc. v. St. Paul Mercury Insurancegreen
mad · 1997 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999Co., 173 F.R.D. 7, 17 (D.Mass.1997), the court observed that there was no case law from Massachusetts which has "appl[ied] a blanket exception to the attorney client privilege in a first party bad faith insurance action.” Id. at 11 ; see also Dixie Mill Supply Co., Inc. v. Continental Cas.

1999Co., 173 F.R.D. 7, 17 (D.Mass.1997), the court observed that there was no case law from Massachusetts which has "appl[ied] a blanket exception to the attorney client privilege in a first party bad faith insurance action.” Id. at 11 ; see also Dixie Mill Supply Co., Inc. v. Continental Cas.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Indiana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (16)

CaseCitedYears
Ray v. St. John's Health Care Corp. green
indctapp · 1991
2 sentences

2004John's Health Care Corp., 582 N.E.2d 464 (Ind.Ct.App.1991), we addressed a trial court's grant of a blanket claim of "peer review" privilege regarding hospital documents, holding that "the trial court should have conducted an in camera review on a document-by-document basis to determine whether the materials sought were protected by the peer review privilege." Id. at 474 .

2004John's Health Care Corp., 582 N.E.2d 464 (Ind.Ct.App.1991), we addressed a trial court's grant of a blanket claim of "peer review" privilege regarding hospital documents, holding that "the trial court should have conducted an in camera review on a document-by-document basis to determine whether the materials sought were protected by the peer review privilege." Id. at 474 .

31999–2004
Richards v. Wisconsin green
scotus · 1997
2 sentences

2010Richards v. Wisconsin, 520 U.S. 385, 387 , 117 S.Ct. 1416 , 137 L.Ed.2d 615 (1997).

2010Richards v. Wisconsin, 520 U.S. 385, 387 , 117 S.Ct. 1416 , 137 L.Ed.2d 615 (1997).

22010–2010
Missouri v. McNeely green
scotus · 2013
2 sentences

2025As for exigent circumstances, Poland argues that they did not exist, that Mitchell does not create a blanket rule permitting warrantless blood draws in every case, and that the Court in Missouri v. McNeely, 569 U.S. 141 , 133 S. Ct. 1552 (2013), “rejected a categorical rule that alcohol 12 In L.W., this Court addressed an accident involving a fatality and a juvenile who consented to a blood draw without being informed she had a right to consult with her mother. 199 N.E.3d at 1228.

2025As for exigent circumstances, Poland argues that they did not exist, that Mitchell does not create a blanket rule permitting warrantless blood draws in every case, and that the Court in Missouri v. McNeely, 569 U.S. 141 , 133 S. Ct. 1552 (2013), “rejected a categorical rule that alcohol 12 In L.W., this Court addressed an accident involving a fatality and a juvenile who consented to a blood draw without being informed she had a right to consult with her mother. 199 N.E.3d at 1228.

12025–2025
Dexter Berry v. State of Indiana green
ind · 2014
1 sentence

2019At issue here is the interplay between Indiana Code Section 35-35-3-3(e) and Indiana Code Section 35-38-1-17(l). [7] Indiana Code Section 35-35-3-3(e) states: "If the court accepts a plea agreement, [the court] shall be bound by its terms." Berry v. State, 10 N.E.3d 1243 , 1246 (Ind. 2014) ; see Vaughn v. State, 982 N.E.2d 1071 , 1073 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013) ("A plea agreement is contractual in nature, binding the defendant, the State and the trial court."). [8] When Lopez filed his motion for sentence modification in January 2018, Indiana Code Section 35-38-1-17, which governs reduction or suspe

12019–2019
Dennis Johnson, Raymond Johnson v. State of Indiana green
indctapp · 2015
1 sentence

2019Id. [6] Lopez argues that, by finding that the plea agreement precluded modification of his sentence until 2021, the trial court permitted a blanket waiver of his right to sentence modification in violation of Indiana Code Section 35-38-1-17.

12019–2019
People v. Leach green
ill · 2012
1 sentence

2016Instead, the court provided that autopsy reports may be testimonial “in the unusual case in which the police play a direct role ... and the purpose of the autopsy is clearly to provide evidence for use in a prosecution.” Id.

12016–2016
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. v. Lake County Park & Recreation Board green
indctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2007Instead, the Hartford court analyzed the totality of the circumstances in that case and concluded that because the insurer had provided the opposing party with the majority of the requested discovery and the privilege log sufficiently established the privileged nature of the remaining items, “it cannot be said that [the insurer] was asserting a blanket claim of privilege.” Id.

12007–2007
In Re Kefalidis green
indctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2004Therefore, in Kefalidis, we held that the trial court was obliged to consider the witnesses' claim of privilege in camera and on a question-by-question basis. - Kefalidis, 714 N.E.2d at 250 .

12004–2004
Norman v. Turkey Run Community School Corp. green
ind · 1980
2 sentences

2002Id. *83 In examining the immunity provision relied upon by the school we determined that although the immunity did indeed apply to making an inadequate or negligent inspection of the grain elevator, this blanket immunity could not be "stretched far enough to cover the [school for any breach of duty owed to the children independent of an inspection." Id.

2002Id. *83 In examining the immunity provision relied upon by the school we determined that although the immunity did indeed apply to making an inadequate or negligent inspection of the grain elevator, this blanket immunity could not be "stretched far enough to cover the [school for any breach of duty owed to the children independent of an inspection." Id.

12002–2002
Purdy v. State green
indctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2001Purdy, 708 N.E.2d at 28-24 .

12001–2001
Silva v. Fire Insurance Exchange green
mtd · 1986
1 sentence

1999Exchange, 112 F.R.D. 699 (D.Mont.1986), where the court seemingly did apply a blanket exception to the attorney-client privilege in a first-party claim of bad faith against an insurer.

11999–1999
Blockbuster Entertainment Corp. v. McComb Video, Inc. green
lamd · 1992
1 sentence

1999Id. at 404 .

11999–1999
Burr v. United Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. green
indctapp · 1990
2 sentences

1991A claim of the work product privilege must be asserted on a document by document basis, and a party "may not rely upon a blanket claim of privilege for all documents contained in its file." Burr, supra, 560 N.E.2d at 1255 .

1991A claim of the work product privilege must be asserted on a document by document basis, and a party "may not rely upon a blanket claim of privilege for all documents contained in its file." Burr, supra, 560 N.E.2d at 1255 .

11991–1991
Petersen v. U.S. Reduction Co. green
indctapp · 1989
1 sentence

1990UFB claims the recent Indiana case of Petersen v. U.S. Reduction Co. (1989), Ind.App., 547 N.E.2d 860 , holds a blanket claim of protection for the work product privilege is adequate.

11990–1990
Taroli v. General Electric Co. green
innd · 1987
1 sentence

1990Taroli, supra. Submitting a voluminous batch of documents for in camera review does not satisfy a proponent's burden of establishing some or all of the documents deserve work product protection.

11990–1990
Campbell v. State green
ind · 1972
1 sentence

1974Moreover, since our decision in Campbell v. State (1972), 258 Ind. 55 , 284 N. E. 2d 733 , restricts the blanket immunity once available to a government defendant, it is evident that the question of whether the defense is applicable *609 at all may well turn on the facts of a case and the specific position, responsibilities and duties of the particular defendants.

11974–1974

Where else courts name it

CA 195 (1967–2026) TX 85 (1929–2026) IL 84 (1978–2026) PA 83 (1943–2025) NY 76 (1962–2026) OH 64 (1972–2026) WI 60 (1980–2026) FL 55 (1969–2024) WA 44 (1973–2021) LA 36 (1981–2024) MD 31 (1979–2022) MI 29 (1968–2026) UT 27 (1980–2025) MN 27 (1972–2025) NJ 26 (1983–2025) MA 25 (1993–2025) DC 24 (1977–2025) CT 24 (1966–2026) CO 23 (1986–2026) IN 22 (1974–2025) OR 21 (1920–2024) AL 21 (1921–2024) GA 19 (1990–2026) WV 19 (1992–2024) KS 19 (1928–2025) TN 18 (1997–2018) NM 18 (1992–2025) MO 14 (1992–2025) MS 13 (1983–2019) AZ 13 (1989–2025) NH 13 (1987–2022) WY 12 (1994–2023) ND 12 (1993–2021) VT 11 (1985–2022) NE 11 (1993–2025) DE 11 (1986–2026) IA 10 (1982–2019) VA 10 (1981–2015) ID 10 (1979–2019) NC 9 (1984–2020) AR 8 (1991–2013) ME 8 (1952–2019) MT 8 (1998–2025) KY 7 (1970–2014) HI 7 (2010–2021) SD 6 (1999–2015) NV 5 (1910–2021) AK 5 (1978–2017) RI 5 (1991–2010) SC 4 (1973–2025) VI 4 (2010–2026) OK 2 (2010–2014)

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