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March 9, 2026
In Fifty West Brewing Co., L.L.C. v. Canepa, the Court ordered the respondents to file a response by 3 p.m., Friday, March 13, to the relators’ complaint and amended emergency motion for a peremptory writ.
March 6, 2026
In Pointe at Polaris Phase I, L.L.C. v. Harris, the Court denied a joint motion to vacate the Board of Tax Appeals’ decision and order and to remand the case to the tax commissioner.
In State ex rel. Spencer v. Stark Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court set a schedule for the filing of the answer, evidence, and briefs.
March 4, 2026
In State v. Tilton, the Court denied appellant Dennis G. Tilton’s emergency motion for supervisory relief and for a temporary suspension of the execution of his sentence.
March 3, 2026
The Court accepted State v. Thurmond and State v. Reed and held them for a decision in State v. Striblin.
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Schaffer v. Butler Cty. Sheriff’s Office with a dissenting opinion.
March 2, 2026
The Court published official versions of seven opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
February 27, 2026
In State ex rel. Mason v. Basinger, the Court modified the judgment and denied the request for a writ.
State ex rel. Mason v. Basinger
February 26, 2026
Eddy v. Farmers Property Cas. Ins. Co.
State ex rel. Patterson v. Starn
Peace v. Galloway
Medina Cty. Bar Assn. v. Hall
In Eddy v. Farmers Property Cas. Ins. Co., the Court ruled a trial judge must inspect the documents in an insurance claims file before releasing any of them to a couple who alleged their insurance company acted in bad faith.
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Ohio Supreme Court decertifies class based on statutory bar of class action damages for 2020 mortgage release delays: JD Supra
- Justices Pass On Challenge To $600M Norfolk Southern Deal: Law360
- Supreme Court Asks Ohio Attorneys to Report Pro Bono Service: Akron Legal News
- Ohio State faculty excellence initiative launches with appointment of chief judge: Ohio State University
- Legal minds working to widen path for Summit County Black judgeships: Akron Beacon Journal
- Panel Discussion: Local legal experts on why representation matters in Summit courts: Akron Beacon Journal
- Day of Dialogue: Ohio Supreme Court justices discuss liberty, order, civility and separation of powers: BG Independent News
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- Ohio Supreme Court rejects CAT refund claim for lack of evidence that goods were transported out of state: PwC
- Ohio Supreme Court Reaffirms Text-First Approach in Decision Confirming Marsy's Law Includes Police Officers: State Court Report
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