Brent Taylor v. Allen County Board of Commissioners, et al.

── Brent Taylor v. Allen County Board of Commissioners, et al. ── Case No.: 23A-CT-00131 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: March 22, 2024 Author: Judge Leanna Weissmann County of Origin: DeKalb Category: Civil Decision: Affirmed Judge Mathias and Judge Tavitas concur Taylor sued the public defenders for allegedly “breaching [their] duty” to him by committing errors at his trial that, in turn, caused a litany of damages like emotional distress, legal expenses, and mental pain and suffering. Board App. Vol. II, pp. 39-40. Taylor contended that the local county board of commissioners also was liable because it did not provide for “an adequate number of court appointed attorneys.” Id.