S.D. Ind.: Ministerial Exception Requires Dismissal of Title VII Claims By Catholic School Guidance Counselor

August 12, 2021by Josh S. Tatum in civil rights, employment, Establishment Clause, Free Exercise Clause, Indiana, LGBT rights, marriage, Ministerial Exception, religious exemptions, Roman Catholic, same-sex marriage, schools, Title VII

“Ministerial Exception Requires Dismissal Of Title VII Claims By Catholic School Guidance Counselor” Religion Clause covers the decision here.

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10th Cir.: No interlocutory appeal on ministerial exception

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Indiana statute protects worshipping communities from claims based on personal injuries sustained on their properties “used primarily for worship services.” The only duty owed to injured persons is to warn of hidden dangers of which it has actual knowledge and not to intentionally harm the person. So if someone gets hurt in a worship space, the religious organization very likely will have a quick exit from any lawsuit brought as a result. But what if the injury occurs elsewhere on property that also has a church building, like next to the parking lot? Is that still part of property used primarily for worship? The Indiana Supreme Court just unanimously answered “Yes.”

“Churches’ Bill of Rights” from Ind. Att’y Gen. & Lt. Gov.

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On May 14, 2025, Indiana’s Attorney General Todd Rokita and…

7th Cir.: Terminated Fraternity Member Cannot Bring Claim Based Merely on Improper Procedure

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Earlier this week, the Seventh Circuit reminded us that Indiana…