Lewis Wagner Named Among Best Law Firms Across 17 Practice Areas
Indianapolis, IN – November 7, 2024 –Lewis Wagner is honored to be recognized across 17 practice areas, including 13 Tier 1 honors in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® list, as ranked by Best Lawyers in America. The Best Law Firms ranking represents a hallmark of professional excellence, achieved through a comprehensive and rigorous evaluation […]
Dina Cox Named Indianapolis Business Journal Woman of Influence for 2024
Indianapolis, IN – October 31, 2024 – Lewis Wagner is proud to announce that Managing Partner Dina Cox has been named an IBJ Woman of Influence for 2024. Selected from over 175 nominees, Dina is only one of four women to receive this prestigious award. As an IBJ Woman of Influence, Dina exemplifies professional excellence […]
John Trimble to Receive Prestigious Luminary Award from Indianapolis Bar Foundation and Indy Bar Association
Indianapolis, IN – October 15, 2024 – The Indianapolis Bar Foundation and Indy Bar Association are proud to announce that John C. Trimble has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Luminary Award, the highest honor bestowed by the organizations. John becomes the 21st individual to receive this distinguished award since its inception in […]
Lewis Wagner Welcomes Seven New Attorneys
Lewis Wagner is thrilled to welcome seven new attorneys to our firm. “We are proud to see the continued growth of the Lewis Wagner team with these seven highly talented attorneys,” shares Managing Partner Dina M. Cox. “Each new addition brings varied and extensive legal experience that furthers our commitment to provide our clients with […]
COURT FINDS ISSUE OF FACT WHETHER INSURER ACTED IN BAD FAITH BY INTERPLEADING ITS POLICY LIMIT RATHER THAN PAYING CLAIMANT’S SETTLEMENT DEMAND
Baldwin v. Standard Fire Ins. Co 2024 WL 3093500 (Ind. 2024) Insurers have long viewed interpleader as the go-to strategy and a safe harbor for avoiding accusations of bad faith when dealing with multiple liability claims exceeding policy limits. However, a recent decision from the Indiana Court of Appeals suggests that insurers may need to […]
Denver District Court Rules in Favor of Street Media Group, Highlights Unequal Enforcement by CDOT
Indianapolis, IN —August 22, 2024 Lewis Wagner, LLP, is pleased to announce a significant legal victory for its client, Street Media Group (SMG), in a lawsuit against the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). The Denver District Court has ruled that CDOT engaged in preferential treatment towards Colorado’s largest billboard owners, to the detriment of smaller […]
23 Lewis Wagner Attorneys Selected as 2025 Best Lawyers in America
We are honored that for the past 20+ years, Lewis Wagner attorneys have consistently been recognized among the Best Lawyers in America, chosen through peer selection for their leadership within their respective practice areas. This year, we are thrilled to celebrate 23 colleagues who have been announced in the 2025 edition. The Best Lawyers designation […]
INDIANA COURT OF APPEALS AFFIRMS DECLARATORY JUDGMENT THAT PERMISSIVE USER OF AUTOMOBILE WHO LACKED A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE, WAS EXCLUDED FROM LIABILITY COVERAGE UNDER THE OWNER’S AUTO POLICY
Wiley v. United Farm Family Mut. Ins. Co. Citation 2024 WL 335248 (Ind. Ct. App. 2024) The owner of a vehicle granted permission to Howard to operate her vehicle, and he was involved in an accident with Wiley. At the time of the accident, Howard did not have a valid driver’s license. Howard sought insurance […]
Important Update: Indiana Seat Belt Law Effective July 1, 2024
Buckle Up, Indiana Drivers and Insurers: New Seat Belt Law Now in Effect Indiana drivers and insurers, take note—there’s a new seat belt law that could impact future accident claims. Governor Holcomb recently signed into law House Enrolled Act No. 1090, which officially took effect on July 1, 2024. This law is applicable to all […]
Indiana Supreme Court Reverses Directed Verdict for Insurer on Breach of Contract and Bad Faith Claims
Cosme v. Clark 2024 WL 1987694 (Ind. 2024) Last month, the Indiana Supreme Court issued a decision holding that, “at the directed-verdict stage, the court can review whether inferences from the evidence are reasonable, but it cannot weigh conflicting evidence or assess witness credibility.” This newsletter discusses the Court’s decision only as it relates to […]
