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America commemorated its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, marking a historic milestone in the nation's journey.
To honor the semiquincentennial, the Court hosted a year-long celebration titled "The Story of America," highlighting significant historical events that shaped both the nation and Ohio. In addition to digital content, the initiative features special events and exhibits at the Court. The celebration aims to spark curiosity, strengthen civic literacy, and recognize pivotal moments in American and Ohio history. Learn More.
The Supreme Court of Ohio welcomed five new interns from Cristo Rey Columbus High School this academic year. They will be assisting various Court offices with special projects.
Students in the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law's Master of Laws (LLM) program visited the Supreme Court of Ohio.
The Supreme Court of Ohio welcomed its Fall 2026 Extern cohort for orientation. The event marked the beginning of an exciting semester of professional growth, learning, and service. Learn more about internship/externship opportunities.
Daily Case Announcements
& Opinions
September 18, 2026
State ex rel. Kidd v. Clinton Cty. Bd. of Elections
In State ex rel. Kidd v. Clinton Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court ruled that a citizen initiative to add data center regulations to the city of Wilmington’s zoning code cannot appear on the Nov. 3 general election.
In State ex rel. Koebel v. Erie Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court ordered the respondents to file an answer to the relator’s amended complaint by Friday, Sept. 18.
The Supreme Court has released the following case announcement.
September 17, 2026
In Borovicanin v. Natl. Collegiate Athletic Assn., the Court ordered appellee National Collegiate Athletic Association to file a response, if it chooses, by 9 a.m., Monday, Sept. 21, to the appellant’s emergency motion to vacate the appellate court stay of the case, and to restore the trial court’s preliminary injunction.
In Dayton Bar Assn. v. Baker, the Court found Christine Baker of Dayton in contempt for failure to file an affidavit of compliance.
September 16, 2026
The Supreme Court has released the following case announcement.
In State ex rel. Derrig v. LaRose, the Court ordered the respondents to file an answer to the amended complaint by 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18.
In State ex rel. Derrig v. LaRose, the Court ordered the respondents to file an answer to the complaint by 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18.
CheckFree Servs. Corp. v. Harris
In CheckFree Servs. Corp. v. Harris, the Court directed the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals to clarify its decision on how the board resolved the taxability of more than $320,000 in sales tax collected in connection with a financial services company’s disbursement-authorization service.
September 15, 2026
Sheetz, Inc. v. Centerville
The Court accepted Neal v. Durrani for review.
In Sheetz, Inc. v. Centerville, the Court ruled that developers of a Sheetz service station can pursue a second lawsuit against a city for thwarting its plans to open a new store.
September 14, 2026
State ex rel. Ontko v. Sandusky Cty. Bd. of Elections
State ex rel. Ontko v. Sandusky Cty. Bd. of Elections
In State ex rel. Koebel v. Erie Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court ordered the respondents to file an answer to the complaint by 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17.
In State ex rel. Ontko v. Sandusky Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court ruled that it cannot order a board of elections to remove a suspended judge seeking reelection from the Nov. 3 general election ballot.
The Court released the following case announcement.
In In re Application of Ohio Edison Co., the Court allowed the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel and the Northwest Ohio Aggregation Coalition to intervene and participate in the case.
September 11, 2026
In State ex rel. Turner v. Barhorst, the Court denied a motion for reconsideration.
September 10, 2026
Carlton v. Palmer
In Carlton v. Palmer, the Court affirmed the decision of the Seventh District Court of Appeals.
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Supreme Court of Ohio News
- Proposed Data Center Regulations for Wilmington Will Not Be on November Ballot
- Court Orders Board to Clarify Decision on Financial Service Company's Tax Refund Claim
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Rule Does Not Bar Second Lawsuit Against City for Rejecting Development Plan: Court News Ohio
- Ruling allows second Sheetz lawsuit.▶️ WDTN 2 NEWS at 5:30
- The Ohio Supreme Court rules that a gas station chain can pursue a second lawsuit against a Miami Valley city.▶️ 2 News Today on Dayton's CW
- Sheetz can move forward with a civil lawsuit against the city after their development plan was initially denied. This ruling is from the Ohio Supreme Court involving the property on Far Hills Avenue.▶️ WHIO News Center 7 at 6AM.
- Out of Columbus, the Ohio Supreme Court comes down on the side of a gas station in the their fight against the city of Centerville. ▶️ WHIO-AM Morning Drive
- Ohio Supreme Court clears path for Sheetz damage lawsuit against Centerville: WHIO
- Ohio Supreme Court: Sheetz can pursue legal action against Centerville: Dayton Daily News
- Centerville faces potential second lawsuit from Sheetz: Yahoo News
- Sheetz Notches Ohio High Court Win in Disputed Location Lawsuit: Bloomberg Law
- Ohio Justices Kick Fiserv Unit's Case Back to Tax Appeals Board: Bloomberg Tax
- Ohio Supreme Court fast-tracks lawsuit seeking to remove Caleb Stidham from House District 89 ballot: TiffinOhio.net