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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 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.
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Daily Case Announcements
& Opinions
August 19, 2026
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Ickes, the Court suspended Sandusky County Common Pleas Court Judge Jon Ickes for two years due to several judicial conduct violations, including presiding over two cases in which he had a “glaring conflict of interest” and cultivating an unprofessional workplace environment.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Hine and In re Resignation of Morford, the Court found Katherine Hine of Chillicothe and Warren Morford Jr. of Ironton in contempt for failure to file affidavits of compliance.
August 18, 2026
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Voice-Kleinberg v. Cuyahoga Cty. Common Pleas Court, Domestic Relations Div.
In re Application of Moraine Wind, L.L.C.
State ex rel. Harris v. Rasey
The Court dismissed Jeter v. Chambers-Smith.
In In re Application of Moraine Wind, L.L.C., the Court affirmed the certification of six wind farms located in the Upper Midwest as renewable energy resource generating facilities eligible to sell renewable energy in Ohio.
August 17, 2026
In Filonkenko v. Stevenson, the Court ordered the appellees to file a response, if they choose, by 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 19, to the appellant’s emergency motion for an immediate temporary administrative stay and a stay of enforcement of the pending jurisdictional appeal.
In State v. Gasser, the Court ordered the appellees to file a memorandum in response to appellant’s memorandum in support of jurisdiction by Monday, Aug. 24.
The Court published official versions of eight opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
August 14, 2026
The Court released the following case announcement.
State v. Smith
State v. Hammons
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Harvey, and in In re Resignation of Buzzelli, the Court found Nathan Harvey of Rio Grande and Russell Buzzelli of Norton in contempt for failure to surrender their certificates of admission and failure to file affidavits of compliance.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. McNamara, the Court indefinitely suspended Walter McNamara, of Columbus from the practice of law.
August 13, 2026
Dollar Bank, FSB v. Harris
In Dollar Bank, FSB v. Harris, the Court denied a Pennsylvania-based bank’s tax refund claim and rejected its argument that the Ohio financial institution tax is unconstitutional.
August 12, 2026
Camara v. Gill Dairy, L.L.C.
In Camara v. Gill Dairy, L.L.C. (2023-1599 and 2024-0064), the Court ruled that a dairy worker did not have to prove that his employer never intended to repair or replace damaged farm equipment in order to claim his injuries were caused by a part missing its safety guards.
August 11, 2026
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Clark v. O’Malley.
In State v. Lucas, the Court denied appellant Dustin Lucas’ motion for appointment of counsel, with a concurring opinion and an opinion concurring in part and dissenting in part.
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Supreme Court of Ohio News
- UPDATED: Court Upholds Certification of Out-of-State Wind Farms to Sell Electricity in Ohio
- Court Finds Financial Institution Tax Constitutional, Denies Refund
- Worker Proved Dairy Farm's Removal of Farm Equipment's Safety Guard Led to Injuries
- Appellate Judge Lives Childhood Dream at Supreme Court
- Lifelong Career Goal Lands Judge on Supreme Court Bench
- Nontraditional Path Lands Judge on Supreme Court Bench
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- Supreme Court Certifies Van Wert Specialized Docket for Veterans
- Making the Case: Challenges to Vehicle Searches Featured at Off-Site Court Session
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Ohio Courts in the News
- The Ohio Supreme Court will hear arguments in the appeal case of a Westchester man who's been used of fatally shooting his wife, her parents and her aunt inside their Westchester apartment in 2019. ▶️ WLWT News 5 Today
- Will Gurpreet Singh stay on death row? Ohio Supreme Court weighs appeal from Wester Chester family killer: WCPO
- Ohio Supreme Court to hear death row case in killings of 4 family members: Cincinnati Enquirer
- Ohio Supreme Court creates game to simulate judge experiences
- The Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday in a case that could limit the attorney general's authority to sue retailers who sell illegal vapes and e-cigarettes. ▶️ NBC 4 Today (WOWK 13 News)
- Vape sellers to Ohio Supreme Court: crackdown is unconstitutional: Dayton Daily News
- Ohio Supreme Court orders mediation in Shawnee Fire Chief public records case: WLIO
- Shawnee fire chief's case referred to mediation: Lima Ohio
- Federal magistrate judge shot at in Medina County road rage incident, sources say: Cleveland.com
- Ohio court upholds firing of mistakenly rehired custodian over conviction: Human Resources Director
- Ohio Supreme Court to make key data center decision ▶️: 3News WKYC