Jeff Lane v. Menard, Inc., et al.

── Jeff Lane v. Menard, Inc., et al. ── Case No.: 23A-PL-02920 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: July 26, 2024 Author: Judge Elizabeth Tavitas County of Origin: Lake Category: Civil Decision: Affirmed Judge Crone and Judge Bradford concur On July 20, 2022, Lane went to a Menards store in Hammond, Indiana, to buy supplies for the remodeling of his home. Lane wore a blue t-shirt and cargo shorts. While shopping, Lane took a “buck” knife off of a peg and placed it in his shopping basket. Appellant’s App. Vol. III p. 67. The knife was in yellow cardboard and plastic packaging. Lane then went to the electrical department of the store to find electric plate covers. Lane also purchased blades for his utility knife.