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On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed. | In1849, Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery in Maryland. | In 1920, the National Football League was organized in Canton, Ohio. Learn more.
Court staff recently attended Cristo Rey Student Draft Day to welcome students interning through the school's Professional Work-Study Program for the 2025-2026 school year.
Criminal justice system stakeholders recently convened at the Supreme Court to discuss continued improvements to Ohio's BCI reporting system.
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Daily Case Announcements
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September 17, 2025
In Tichavakunda v. Cuyahoga Cty. Court of Common Pleas, the Court ordered the relator to submit within 14 days a request to issue an additional summons at an alternative address or show cause why this case should not be dismissed for failure to perfect service on respondent Robert H. Williams.
September 16, 2025
In Paganini v. Cataract Eye Ctr. of Cleveland, the Court granted a stay of the partial execution of the judgment.
The Court accepted State v. Barton for review.
The Court declined to review State v. Jordan, with a written concurring opinion.
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Tingler v. Kelsey.
September 15, 2025
The Court published official versions of six opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
September 12, 2025
In Paganini v. Cataract Eye Ctr. of Cleveland, the Court ordered the appellee to file a response, if he chooses, by 9 a.m., Monday, Sept. 15, to the appellants’ motion for a stay.
The Court dismissed State ex rel. King-Bey v. Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Auth.
September 10, 2025
In In re Davis, Scioto County Commissioner, the chief justice appointed a special commission to consider the suspension from public office of Bryan Davis, Scioto County Commissioner, in relation to felony charges pertaining to official conduct in office.
In Huntington Natl. Bank v. Schneider, the Court denied appellee Raymond Schneider’s request to stay of execution of judgment and to reconsider the case.
State ex rel. Vermilion Campaign Commt. for Jean A. Anderson v. Lorain Cty. Bd. of Elections
In State ex rel. Vermilion Campaign Commt. for Jean A. Anderson v. Lorain Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court denied a writ, finding the relators failed to comply with the requirements to fill a vacancy caused by a withdrawn candidate.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Hunter, and Disciplinary Counsel v. Hawley, the Court found Jeffrey Hunter of Pickerington and Kenneth Hawley of Cincinnati in contempt for failure to file affidavits of compliance.
September 9, 2025
In State ex rel. Nelsonville v. Athens Cty. Bd. of Election, the Court ordered the respondent and intervening respondent to file responses, if they choose, by 5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 9, to the relators’ motion for leave to file rebuttal evidence.
September 8, 2025
In Baker v. Santo, the Court denied the relator’s motion to expedite the case.
In State ex rel. Nelsonville v. Athens Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court granted the relators’ motion for leave to exceed the page limit, allowing the relators’ reply brief to not exceed 30 numbered pages.
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Ahmed v. Judges of the Court of Appeals.
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy: Judicial independence founded on ‘public trust': Ohio Capital Journal
- Ohio fights Supreme Court order to pay up to $1 billion to nursing homes: Cleveland.com
- Appeals court upholds prison time in Struthers murder resentencing: Youngstown Vindicator
- How some Ohio counties are making it easier to represent yourself in court: Ohio Newsroom
- Earning a fresh start: Warren Tribune-Chronicle
- Franklin County judge urges prevention efforts as juvenile murder cases grow in Columbus: WBNS
- Ohio teachers unions file lawsuit to keep control over pension board: Columbus Dispatch
- Retired Ohio cops, firefighters face unpaid medical bills in Thin Blue Line insurance case: Cincinnati Enquirer
- Englewood police sued in high-speed chase that killed 1, seriously injured another: Dayton Daily News
- AG Yost Files Lawsuits Against Two Ohio Contractors, Including One in Muskingum County: AVC News
- Some Christ Hospital patients eligible for payout after settlement for info sent to Meta, third parties: WCPO
- Former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Joins Vorys: Law360
- Ohio BMV relaxes personalized license plate restrictions after federal lawsuit: WCMH
- Court won't let replacement run: Sandusky Register
- News in brief: Portsmouth Daily Times