Legal Opinion
Brett Carney v. Fernando Patino, Jr.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Decided October 31, 2018No. Court of Appeals Case 46A03-1712-CT-2855PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Crone, Judge.
[1] Brett Carney reported to Michigan City police that Fernando Patino, Jr., took various fixtures from a residence that Carney had purchased at a sheriff's sale. Based on Carney's report, Patino was placed on Michigan City's "most wanted" list, arrested, and charged with a felony. Patino was later found not guilty of the criminal charge. Patino sued Carney for, among other things, defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Following a trial, the jury awarded Patino $256,000 in damages against Carney.
[2] Carney now appeals, first contending that the trial court…
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