Krista Dorsett v. Indiana-American Water Company, Inc.

── Krista Dorsett v. Indiana-American Water Company, Inc. ── Case No.: 24A-CT-00338 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: December 04, 2024 Author: Judge Peter Foley County of Origin: Clark Category: Civil Decision: Reversed and Remanded Judge Vaidik and Judge Weissmann concur Dorsett was a residential customer of IAW when, on September 3, 2021, she allegedly sustained personal injuries when she stepped on a faulty lid to IAW’s water meter pit. This equipment was installed in Dorsett’s yard, where IAW maintained a utility easement. On July 26, 2022, Dorsett filed this negligence action against IAW. On July 31, 2023, IAW moved for summary judgment, relying on provisions in its tariff on file with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (“IURC”).