Brizzi's Blog

In an answer filed in the pending lawsuit, Sugarland denies any negligence on their behalf for the seven deaths and countless injuries that occured on August 13, 2011 as a result of the stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair. The band claims they had no control over the events leading up to the tragedy [...]

The results of the investigation into the Indiana State Fair tragedy were announced by the Indiana Department of Labor Wednesday morning.   Long-lasting investigation provided by The Indiana Occupational Safety and health Administration about a Stage Collapse was closed and the citations were issued. Seven people were killed and several others were left injured on [...]

In the early afternoon on January, 2nd, series of vehicle crashes blocked several lanes on Indianapolis-area interstates. Many of the wrecks were cleaned up and traffic was flowing again just before 3 p.m.   At about 5.20 p.m the things started to die down. Due to the State Police report more than 80 crashed happened [...]

State Fair stage collapse victims have accepted nearly all of the $5 million that the state has offered them as a compensation. Families from all seven of the dead victims stepped forward to accept their money. The Attorney General’s office announced last week how it would hand out the compensation money, which by law is [...]

A former Finish Line manager, David Meyer, placed hidden cameras in a ladies restroom and dressing area. Both areas were used by employees and customers alike. Meyer defends his actions stating there had been “plumbing problems” and he was trying to capture someone flushing items down the toilet. This purported explanation doesn’t really add up [...]

With the holiday season also comes the Indiana winter we all so enjoy. Winter weather brings snow, ice, freezing rain, sleet and slush, to list some treacherous additions to our daily commute.   In Marion County, average daily traffic flow for a main street is between roughly 40,000 to 60,000 vehicles daily. Combine that with [...]

Earlier this week it was announced that the State of Indiana will pay $300,000 each to the 7 families who lost loved ones in the Indiana State Fair tragedy. Others injured will receive 65% of their medical bills paid; however, the State will not pay expenses for psychological injuies. The State’s liability is currently capped [...]

A recent law bans texting while driving. While this legislature was already active in other states, the law is new to Indiana as of this past July. The new law restricts typing, transmitting, or reading text messages and emails. And allows police to stop for this reason alone. Violators face up to a $500 fine. [...]

While Indiana’s expungement laws apply only in very limited circumstances, a law passed in July, 2011, allows those convicted of non-violent offenses to petition for restricted access to their criminal records. The restricted access differs from expungement in that the restricted information remains accessible to law enforcement.   The new law provides those convicted of [...]

A year after the suicide of the “Craigslist Killer,” Philip Markoff, a similar case has surfaced much closer to home.   Markoff, a medical student in Boston was alleged to have committed at least two robberies and one murder. He was arrested, however, committed suicide prior to trial. Markoff’s targeted victims were women posting to [...]