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New legal externs at the Supreme Court attended an orientation covering ethical obligations, security, and Court policies.
The Supreme Court traveled to Carroll County for the 86th session of Off-Site Court.
Participants in Leadership Medina County visited the Moyer Judicial Center to hear from Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy and tour the building. Schedule a tour for your group or organization.
Daily Case Announcements
& Opinions
May 6, 2026
In State ex rel. Yost v. Cent. Tobacco & Stuff, Inc., the Court denied the motion for leave as moot.
May 5, 2026
The Court dismissed State ex rel. McCormack v. Ashtabula Cty. Med. Ctr.
May 4, 2026
In State ex rel. Hill v. LaRose, the Court denied relator Heather Hill’s emergency motion for an expedited election-related order and dismissed the case.
In In re Tingler, having found Charles Tingler to be a vexatious litigator, the Court denied Tingler’s motion for leave to proceed.
May 3, 2026
State ex rel. Shannon v. Ogg
State ex rel. Leneghan v. Delaware Cty. Bd of Elections
In State ex rel. Shannon v. Ogg, the Court granted a writ of mandamus, and in State ex rel. Leneghan v. Delaware Cty. Bd of Elections, the Court denied a writ of mandamus.
May 1, 2026
In State ex rel. Palmer v. Rastatter, the Court denied the appellant’s request for a stay.
In re P.M.S.
In In re P.M.S., the Court upheld a rape adjudication of a teen in a youth home.
April 30, 2026
In State ex rel. Young Star Academy, L.L.C. v. Moretti, the Court ordered that the relator’s complaint and amended complaint be sealed.
State v. Morris
In State v. Morris, the Court ruled a Hamilton County suspect’s rights were not violated when, after he was appointed a lawyer, he met with police, signed a written waiver to speak with them, and confessed to several crimes.
April 29, 2026
State ex rel. AWMS Water Solutions, L.L.C. v Mertz
In re Rev. of the Power-Purchase-Agreement Rider of Ohio Power Co. for 2018 and 2019
In State ex rel. AWMS Water Solutions, L.L.C. v. Mertz, the Court ruled that the state does not owe compensation to an oil and gas waste injection company for the temporary closure of two wells suspected of causing earthquakes.
In State ex rel. Young Star Academy, L.L.C. v. Moretti, the Court ordered that the relator’s complaint and amended complaint be sealed.
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Supreme Court of Ohio News
- Court Found Juvenile Used Force to Commit Rape at Youth Home
- Statements Suspect Made to Police After Waiving His Right to an Attorney Can Be Used in Prosecution
- Customer Charges for Operating Older Power Plants Upheld
- Justice's Law Review Article Proposes Reconsidering Judicial Age Limits
- Tuscarawas County Prosecutor Looks Forward to New Judgeship Appointment
- Van Wert Prosecutor Transitions to New Role on Bench
- Webinar Helps Courts Navigate Complex Dynamics of Domestic Violence
- Importance of Free Speech Highlighted at Civility Symposium
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Whitehall officials targeted in recall election react to Ohio Supreme Court ruling: WBNS
- OH Supreme Court decides petitions to recall Whitehall's mayor, councilmembers are invalid: WSYX
- Ohio Supreme Court denies Heather Hill request to be reinstated: WDTN
- Ohio Supreme Court rules against parental rights for woman in same-sex custody case: WBNS
- Plaintiffs in short-term rental lawsuit ask court to cancel its dismissal: The Logan Daily News
- Judge denies Moritz request to stay execution of sentence: The Logan Daily News
- Ohio Labeling Co., Ex-Manager Settle Noncompete Suit: Law360
- Ohio policy group continues legal fight to keep donors private: The Center Square
- Ohio Supreme Court Rules Injection Well Owner Won't be Compensated for Shutdown: Youngstown Business Journal
- Supreme Court reverses local appeals ruling on Weathersfield injection well: Tribune Chronicle
- Court says Ohio doesn't owe injection well operator money: WKBN