Legal Opinion

LCEOC, INC. v. Greer

Indiana Supreme Court

Decided September 21, 2000No. 45S03-9904-CV-223PublishedCited by 13 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

SHEPARD, Chief Justice.

We hold here that the Lake County Equal Opportunities Council is a governmental entity entitled to protection under the Tort Claims Act, and that Greater Hammond Community Services is not.

Facts and Procedural History

On May 3, 1994, Freddie Greer, an amputee, used a bus service provided through Greater Hammond Community Services, Inc. (GHCS). Bruce Lewis, a driver employed by GHCS, transported Greer to his doctor’s appointment without incident. On the return trip, however, while Greer was strapped into his wheelchair, Lewis dropped Greer down some concrete stairs. The…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Ayres v. Indian Heights Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.Indiana Supreme Court · 1986
  2. Carie v. PSI Energy, Inc.Indiana Supreme Court · 1999
  3. Brunton v. Porter Memorial Hospital Ambulance ServiceIndiana Court of Appeals · 1995
  4. World Productions, Inc. v. Capital Improvement Board of Managers of Marion CountyIndiana Court of Appeals · 1987
  5. Perry County Development Corp. v. KempfIndiana Court of Appeals · 1999

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3Cited by13 opinions

  1. Freidline v. Shelby Insurance Co.Indiana Supreme Court · 2002
  2. Steel v. RustIndiana Court of Appeals · 2005
  3. Embry v. O'BANNONIndiana Supreme Court · 2003
  4. GREATER HAMMOND COMMUNITY SERV., INC. v. MutkaIndiana Supreme Court · 2000
  5. Earl v. American States Preferred Insurance Co.Indiana Court of Appeals · 2001

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