Comments on Advance Indiana™: 7th Circuit Affirms Race Discrimination Judgment Against Marion County Coroner's Office

I don't practice employment discrimination law...

2010-07-28T21:11:51.195-05:00

I don't practice employment discrimination law, so I'm a little fuzzy on why the 7th Circuit could reduce the $200K award. Sounds like the appellate panel was re-weighing the evidence, which normally is taboo (at least in theory). Is such a process called for in EEOC actions?

Thanks for relating the story, Lackey. That is the...

2010-07-28T08:51:13.383-05:00

Thanks for relating the story, Lackey. That is the one I recalled hearing about. He saved lives, while Ballew took her time getting to the hospital so organ donations couldn't be made to save other lives. She still has her job. Go figure.

John is an example of what every human being shoul...

2010-07-28T08:24:01.782-05:00

John is an example of what every human being should strive to be - dedicated, humble, intelligent, and caring.

The heroic story involve a woman in labor on whom John performed an in-field C-section. It is my recollection that he saved both the lives of the mother and child and to this day, still corresponds with the child on his birthday.

Yes, it would be better if these county offices of...

2010-07-28T02:23:24.150-05:00

Yes, it would be better if these county offices of
coroner, surveyor, assessor, auditor, etc. would be merit positions, not political, but to change the system is going to take some doing. Power does corrupt.

Anderson has his share of shortcomings as a leader...

2010-07-27T19:00:16.716-05:00

Anderson has his share of shortcomings as a leader and manager, but I don't think he can be fairly accused of being a racist. He has not been afraid to hire white lawyers for advice or appoint white managers in his office despite the protestations of some within the African-American community. He also supports a white candidate, John Layton, to take his place, another move that angered some blacks within his own party. Many of the bad hires made while he ran IMPD was at a time when the City was still under a federal consent decree and he felt obliged to hire more black officers, a few of whom turned out to be bad apples.

John is one of the most dedicated public servants ...

2010-07-27T18:42:03.703-05:00

John is one of the most dedicated public servants I've met since I've lived in Indianapolis. What was done to destroy him to advance a racial agenda was downright despicable. It is even more troubling that nobody in the Marion County Democratic Party was willing to stand up for him when he was put through this living hell despite his past service to the party and unblemished record of public service in the coroner's office and as a paramedic. There is a heroic story out there about his efforts to save someone once, but the facts of it escapes me right now. If anyone can recall the story, please post it in a comment.

I hope Frank Anderson studies this decision about ...

2010-07-27T17:07:25.131-05:00

I hope Frank Anderson studies this decision about race discrimination...

John once mentioned to me that he had a large fami...

2010-07-27T16:26:41.257-05:00

John once mentioned to me that he had a large family (thirteen children is what I remember), and I am glad to know that this law suit is over.