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August 15, 2025
In State ex rel. Yost v. Columbus City Schools Bd. of Edn., the Court ordered respondent Columbus City Schools Board of Education to file a response, if it chooses, by Tuesday, Aug. 19, to relator Ohio attorney general's motion for permission to file revised evidence and an emergency motion.
August 14, 2025
In State ex rel. King-Malone v. Cuyahoga Cty. Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Div., the Court ordered the respondents to file a response by 9 a.m., Monday, Aug. 18, to the relator’s request for emergency writs of mandamus and prohibition (with a request for immediate stay of Aug. 21 hearing).
Ashland Global Holdings, Inc. v. SuperAsh Remainderman, Ltd. Partnership
State ex rel. Alford v. Diehl
In Ashland Global Holdings, Inc. v. SuperAsh Remainderman, Ltd. Partnership, (2023-1448 and 2023-1588) the Court ruled the renewal of leases for 24 properties that house Speedway stores was ineffective.
August 13, 2025
The Court dismissed Bowling v. Norman as moot.
State ex rel. Baker v. Treglia
Rover Pipeline, L.L.C. v. Harris
Claugus Family Farm, L.P. v. Harris
In Rover Pipeline, L.L.C. v. Harris, the Court affirmed a Board of Tax Appeals decision determining the taxable value of a portion of a natural gas pipeline that passes through Ohio to be $3.669 billion for the 2019 tax year.
August 12, 2025
The Court dismissed State ex rel. O’Malley v. Vodrey as moot.
State ex rel. Castellon v. Cuyahoga Cty. Prosecutor's Office
State v. Brown
State v. Crawl
In State v. Crawl, the Court found a man’s overly affectionate social media posts to a former classmate, coupled with showing up at her apartment, provided enough evidence to convict the man of menacing by stalking.
August 11, 2025
In In re Karnofel, the Court denied the request for leave to proceed.
August 8, 2025
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Watkins v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr.
August 7, 2025
In State ex rel. O’Malley v. Vodrey, the Court ordered respondent Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge William F.B. Vodrey to file a response no later than 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8., to relator Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley’s complaint and request for an emergency motion to stay the case.
In In re Karnofel, the Court denied the request for leave to proceed.
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Ohio Courts in the News
- What counts as stalking in Ohio? Supreme Court clarifies law in unanimous ruling: Cleveland.com
- 'Extremely elated:' Superintendent reacts to Ohio Supreme Court decision on Rover Pipeline: New Philadelphia Times Reporter
- Aliza Sherman murder: Defense claims DNA evidence points away from accused: Cleveland.com
- Man convicted of killing Bedford Heights Police officer granted parole: WOIO
- All Ohio Balloon Festival organizer pleads guilty to misappropriating funds from festival: WSYX
- Man on federal parole sentenced on sexual battery charge: WKBN
- Pammy Maye currently found incompetent to stand trial in 5-year-old Darnell Taylor's death: WBNS
- Mistrial declared for former Franklin County sheriff's deputy charged with sex crimes: WCMH
- Appellate court tosses out judge's ruling for class-action lawsuit in FirstEnergy securities case: Cleveland.com
- Ohio Supreme Court upholds $3.6 billion taxable value of Rover Pipeline in state: The Times Reporter
- High court finds drug-trafficking conspiracy crossed county lines: Toledo Blade
- 10th District upholds lower court decision of man convicted of Hilltop murder: Akron Legal News
- Dayton Public sues Ohio, says busing changes are unconstitutional: Dayton Daily News
- Jury acquits Cleveland activists in gas station extortion case: Cleveland.com
- Prosecutors request bond revocation for man arrested downtown: The Vindicator