Daily Case Announcements Archive
Daily Case Announcements
& Opinions
May 22, 2025
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Black, the Court suspended former Hocking County Prosecutor Ryan Black for two years, with six months stayed, for engaging in a pattern of sexual misconduct with two of his office employees.
Disciplinary Counsel v. Black
May 21, 2025
State v. Logan
In State v. Logan (2023-1318 and 2023-1417), the Court ruled an offender must receive a prison sentence for a felony involving a gun in addition to the mandatory prison time for a firearm specification.
May 20, 2025
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Mariotti, the Court found Mark Mariotti of Cleveland in contempt for failure to file an affidavit of compliance.
State ex rel. Ware v. Sheldon
May 19, 2025
In In re Resignation of Sirvaitis, the Court accepted the resignation from the practice of law of Algis Sirvaitis of Concord Township in Lake County, with disciplinary action pending.
May 16, 2025
In State ex rel. Elmore v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court declined to dismiss a request for writ of prohibition, and ordered the respondents to file an answer to the complaint within seven days. The Court also granted an alternative writ of prohibition and set a schedule for the presentation of evidence and filing of briefs.
May 15, 2025
In In re Application of Ohio Edison Co., the Court permitted Ohio Energy Group to intervene and participate in the case.
May 14, 2025
The Court referred State ex rel. Castellon v. Swallow to mediation.
May 13, 2025
The Court accepted State v. Wilson for review.
The Court referred State ex rel. David Realty Group, L.L.C. v. Boratyn to mediation.
May 12, 2025
State ex rel. T.B. v. Brown, the Court granted the relators’ request to expedite their motion for leave of court to file revised evidence.
Based on a felony conviction, the Court in In re Butler suspended Susan Butler of Cincinnati from the practice of law for an interim period.
May 9, 2025
In State ex rel. Anthony v. Crawford Cty. Mun. Court., the Court ordered the parties to file responses, if they choose to, by 3 p.m., Monday, May 12, to the intervening respondent’s request for limited responses to the relator’s motions, the relator’s request for sanctions and emergency relief, and the relator’s request for judicial notice.
May 8, 2025
State ex rel. Ellis v. Adult Parole Auth.
Dayton Bar Assn. v. Daly
In Dayton Bar Assn. v. Daly, the Court issued an 18-month fully stayed suspension from the practice of law in Ohio to William Daly of Port St. Lucie, Florida.
May 7, 2025
State ex rel. Clark v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr.
State ex rel. Culver v. Indus. Comm.
In State ex rel. Culver v. Indus. Comm., the Court upheld a state agency’s denial of additional death benefits to the widow of a security guard who died of asphyxiation seconds after entering a room accidentally filled with nitrogen gas.
The Court declined to review M.F. v. Cuyahoga Cty. Div. of Children & Family Servs.
In State v. Grate, the Court granted the request of appellee Ashland County Prosecutor’s Office for a limited order to unseal documents for filing in federal court.
May 6, 2025
In State ex rel. Anthony v. Crawford Cty. Mun. Court, the Court ordered the parties to file responses, if they choose to, by 3 p.m., Friday, May 9, to intervening respondent Galion city law director’s emergency request to limit additional motions by relator until the determination on motions to dismiss.
In State ex rel. T.B. v. Brown, the Court ordered the respondents to file responses, if they choose, by 3 p.m., Thursday, May 8, to the relators’ motion for leave to file revised evidence and motion to expedite.
The Court in Toledo Bar Assn. v. Exton suspended Matthew E. Exton of Sylvania from the practice of law for an interim period.
In State ex rel. Anthony v. Crawford Cty. Mun. Court, the Court directed the respondents, Crawford County Municipal Court officials, to file a response, if they choose to, by 3 p.m., Friday, May 9, to relator Scott Anthony’s motions to stay court proceedings.
The Court referred State ex rel. Union Twp. Bd. of Trustees v. Hebron to mediation.
State ex rel. Clark v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr.
May 5, 2025
In State v. McClain, the Court granted the request of appellant Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office to stay the decision of the Eighth District Court of Appeals.
May 2, 2025
In Bhamidipati v. Sylvania Twp. Police, the Court stayed the case pending a request to transfer the case to federal court.
May 1, 2025
In State ex rel. Ruble v. Switzerland of Ohio Local School Dist. Bd. of Edn., the Court declined to reinstate four Monroe County school administrators whose positions were eliminated.
In Toledo Bar Assn. v. Exton, the Court ordered respondent Matthew Exton to file a response, if he chooses, by 3 p.m. Monday, May 5, to the Toledo Bar Association's request that Exton be placed on an immediate interim remedial suspension.
State ex rel. Ruble v. Switzerland of Ohio Local School Dist. Bd. of Edn.
In State ex rel. Ruble v. Switzerland of Ohio Local School Dist. Bd. of Edn., the Court declined to reinstate four Monroe County school administrators whose positions were eliminated.
April 30, 2025
In In re Application of Harvey Solar I, L.L.C., the Court held that the Ohio Power Siting Board properly authorized the construction of a large-scale solar farm in Licking County.
In In re Application of Harvey Solar I, L.L.C., the Court held that the Ohio Power Siting Board properly authorized the construction of a large-scale solar farm in Licking County.
In re Application of Harvey Solar I, L.L.C.
April 29, 2025
The Court accepted State v. Rodriguez for review.
In Ohio State Bar Assn. v. McNett, the Court enjoined Joshua McNett from engaging in the unauthorized practice of law and ordered him to pay $16,302.82 in costs and expenses.
The Court accepted State v. Rodriguez for review.
In Ohio State Bar Assn. v. McNett, the Court enjoined Joshua McNett from engaging in the unauthorized practice of law and ordered him to pay $16,302.82 in costs and expenses.
State ex rel. Castellon v. Rose
April 28, 2025
The Court published official versions of 11 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
The Court published official versions of 11 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
April 25, 2025
In In re Snider, based on a felony conviction, the Court suspended Mark Snider of Cleveland from the practice of law for an interim period.
In In re Snider, based on a felony conviction, the Court suspended Mark Snider of Cleveland from the practice of law for an interim period.
April 24, 2025
In In re Resignation of Mangan and In re Resignation of Stenson, the Court found Patrick Mangan of Columbus and David Stenson of Dayton in contempt for failure to surrender their certificates of admission and failure to file affidavits of compliance.
In State v. Philpotts, the Court granted the request of appellant Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office to stay the decision of the Eighth District Court of Appeals.
In State v. Reichelderfer, the Court denied appellant Amanda Reichelderfer’s request for a stay of sentence pending her appeal.
In State v. Reichelderfer, the Court denied appellant Amanda Reichelderfer’s request for a stay of sentence pending her appeal.
In State v. Philpotts, the Court granted the request of appellant Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office to stay the decision of the Eighth District Court of Appeals.
In In re Resignation of Mangan and In re Resignation of Stenson, the Court found Patrick Mangan of Columbus and David Stenson of Dayton in contempt for failure to surrender their certificates of admission and failure to file affidavits of compliance.
April 23, 2025
In State ex rel. Anthony v. Crawford Cty. Mun. Court, the Court denied relator Scott Anthony’s motion for emergency relief.
In State ex rel. Anthony v. Crawford Cty. Mun. Court, the Court denied relator Scott Anthony’s motion for emergency relief.
April 21, 2025
In Havel v. Kent Bd. of Zoning Appeals, the Court found amicus curiae Pacific Legal Foundation’s jurisdictional memorandum exceeded the 15-page limit and struck pages 16-24 of the memorandum.
In State v. Reichelderfer, the Court ordered the appellee Holmes County Prosecutor’s Office to file a response, if it chooses, by 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, to appellant Amanda Reichelderfer’s request for a stay of sentence pending her appeal.
In State v. Reichelderfer, the Court ordered the appellee Holmes County Prosecutor’s Office to file a response, if it chooses, by 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, to appellant Amanda Reichelderfer’s request for a stay of sentence pending her appeal.
In Havel v. Kent Bd. of Zoning Appeals, the Court found amicus curiae Pacific Legal Foundation's jurisdictional memorandum exceeded the 15- page limit and struck pages 16-24 of the memorandum.
April 17, 2025
In State ex rel. Mack v. Ohio State Hwy. Patrol Cent. Records, the Court denied a request for a writ of mandamus.
In State ex rel. Mack v. Ohio State Hwy. Patrol Cent. Records, the Court denied a request for a writ of mandamus.
State ex rel. Mack v. Ohio State Hwy. Patrol Cent. Records
Hayes v. Baldwin
April 16, 2025
The Court dismissed Crozier v. Pipe Creek Conservancy as having been improvidently accepted and let a lower court ruling stand.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Dusing, the Court suspended Benjamin Dusing of Fort Wright, Kentucky, from the practice of law in Ohio for three years. He will not be reinstated in Ohio until he is reinstated to the practice of law in Kentucky.
Crozier v. Pipe Creek Conservancy, L.L.C.
State ex rel. Tentman v. Sundermann
The Court dismissed Crozier v. Pipe Creek Conservancy as having been improvidently accepted and let a lower court ruling stand.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Dusing, the Court suspended Benjamin Dusing of Fort Wright, Kentucky, from the practice of law in Ohio for three years. He will not be reinstated in Ohio until he is reinstated to the practice of law in Kentucky.
April 15, 2025
The Court accepted Hipshire v. Oakwood Village for review.
The Court dismissed Wildcat Drilling, L.L.C. v. Discovery Oil & Gas, L.L.C.
The Court accepted Hipshire v. Oakwood Village for review.
The Court dismissed Wildcat Drilling, L.L.C. v. Discovery Oil & Gas, L.L.C.
State ex rel. Schwarzmer v. Mazzone
April 14, 2025
The Court published official versions of nine opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
The Court declined to review State v. Bissell.
In State ex rel. Anthony v. Crawford Cty. Mun. Court, the Court ordered the respondents to file a response, if they choose to, by Thursday, April 17 at 5 p.m. to relator Scott Anthony’s motion for emergency relief.
In State ex rel. Anthony v. Crawford Cty. Mun. Court, the Court ordered the respondents to file a response, if they choose to, by Thursday, April 17 at 5 p.m. to relator Scott Anthony’s motion for emergency relief.
The Court published official versions of nine opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
The Court declined to review State v. Bissell.
April 11, 2025
In State v. Knight, the Court ordered the clerk of the Court of Appeals for Mahoning County to transmit the case record within 10 days or demonstrate why he should not be held in contempt of court.
In State v. Knight, the Court ordered the clerk of the Court of Appeals for Mahoning County to transmit the case record within 10 days or demonstrate why he should not be held in contempt of court.
April 10, 2025
In State ex rel. Johnston v. N. Olmsted City School Dist. Bd. of Edn., the Court rejected a teacher’s request for five years of backpay, finding she could have pursued the issue through her union contract.
State ex rel. Johnston v. N. Olmstead City School Dist. Bd. of Edn.
In State ex rel. Johnston v. N. Olmsted City School Dist. Bd. of Edn., the Court rejected a teacher’s request for five years of backpay, finding she could have pursued the issue through her union contract.
April 9, 2025
In State ex rel. Mauk v. Sheldon, the Court ordered the Richland County sheriff to produce records for the Court to review.
In State ex rel. Mauk v. Sheldon, the Court ordered the Richland County sheriff to produce records for the Court to review.
April 8, 2025
The Court dismissed Clinton–Grandview Hts. Joint Economic Dev. Zone Bd. of Dirs. v. Grandview Hts.
The Court dismissed Clinton–Grandview Hts. Joint Economic Dev. Zone Bd. of Dirs. v. Grandview Hts.
State ex rel. Ware v. Akron Police Dept.
April 7, 2025
In In re Resignation of Green, the Court accepted the resignation from the practice of law of Robin Green of Newark with disciplinary action pending.
In In re Resignation of Green, the Court accepted the resignation from the practice of law of Robin Green of Newark with disciplinary action pending.
April 4, 2025
In In re Bozsik, the Court granted a motion for leave to commence with a proposed writ of mandamus.
In In re Bozsik, the Court granted a motion for leave to commence with a proposed writ of mandamus.
April 3, 2025
In Moe v. Yost, the Court ordered the appellees to file a response, if they choose, by 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, to appellant Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s emergency motion to stay the case while his appeal is pending.
In Moe v. Yost, the Court ordered the appellees to file a response, if they choose, by 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, to appellant Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s emergency motion to stay the case while his appeal is pending.
April 2, 2025
In State v. Musarra (2024-0540 and 2024-0541), the Court will allow the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to participate in oral arguments and share argument time with the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office.
The Court dismissed In re A.C. as moot because the appellee has turned 21 years old.
The Court dismissed In re A.C. as moot because the appellee has turned 21 years old.
In State v. Musarra (2024-0540 and 2024-0541), the Court will allow the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to participate in oral arguments and share argument time with the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office.
April 1, 2025
The Court accepted Cincinnati ex rel. Miller v. Cincinnati for review.
The Court accepted Cincinnati ex rel. Miller v. Cincinnati for review.
March 31, 2025
The Court published official versions of 10 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
The Court published official versions of 10 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
March 27, 2025
In State ex rel. Ealom v. Booth, the Court denied the writ and requests for statutory damages, court costs, and attorney fees.
State ex rel. Ealom v. Booth
State ex rel. Adkins v. Cole
State ex rel. Ames v. Concord Twp. Bd. of Trustees
In State ex rel. Ealom v. Booth, the Court denied the writ and requests for statutory damages, court costs, and attorney fees.
March 26, 2025
The Court accepted State v. Barnes for review.
In State v. Balmert, the Court will permit the Ohio attorney general to participate in oral argument, sharing the time allotted to the appellee, the Lorain County Prosecutor’s Office.
The Court accepted State v. Barnes for review.
In State v. Balmert, the Court will permit the Ohio attorney general to participate in oral argument, sharing the time allotted to the appellee, the Lorain County Prosecutor’s Office.
State ex rel. Robinson v. Clemans
State ex rel. Ware v. Gabbard
March 25, 2025
In State ex rel. Duncan v. Chambers-Smith, the Court affirmed the judgment of the Tenth District Court of Appeals.
In State ex rel. T.B. v. Brown, the Court declined to dismiss the case and set a schedule for filing an answer to the complaint, presenting evidence, and filing briefs.
In State ex rel. T.B. v. Brown, the Court declined to dismiss the case and set a schedule for filing an answer to the complaint, presenting evidence, and filing briefs.
In State ex rel. Duncan v. Chambers-Smith, the Court affirmed the judgment of the Tenth District Court of Appeals.
State ex rel. Duncan v. Chambers-Smith
State ex rel. Watkins v. McNamara
March 24, 2025
The chief justice released a judicial-disqualification opinion, which was previously issued as an entry in response to an affidavit requesting disqualification.
In Henderson v. Washington Court House, the Court denied relator Cody Henderson’s request for an emergency motion to stay the proceedings.
In Henderson v. Washington Court House, the Court denied relator Cody Henderson’s request for an emergency motion to stay the proceedings.
The chief justice released a judicial-disqualification opinion, which was previously issued as an entry in response to an affidavit requesting disqualification.
March 21, 2025
In In re Lewis, the Court suspended Matthew Lewis of Canfield from the practice of law for an interim period.
In In re Lewis, the Court suspended Matthew Lewis of Canfield from the practice of law for an interim period.
March 20, 2025
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Kegley, the Court issued a six-month fully stayed suspension to a Scioto County judge who violated his own court policy to secure the release of his son from jail before a court appearance on domestic violence and resisting arrest charges.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Kegley, the Court issued a six-month fully stayed suspension to a Scioto County judge who violated his own court policy to secure the release of his son from jail before a court appearance on domestic violence and resisting arrest charges.
Disciplinary Counsel v. Kegley
March 19, 2025
In State v. Johnson, the Court appointed the Ohio Public Defender to represent appellant Marc Johnson.
In Henderson v. Washington Court House, the Court permitted respondent city of Washington Court House to file a response, if it chooses, by 3 p.m. Friday, March 21, to relator Cody Henderson’s emergency motion to stay the proceedings.
In State ex rel. Shamro v. Delaware Cty. Bd. of Elections and State ex rel. Porteous v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court denied writs of mandamus.
In State ex rel. Shamro v. Delaware Cty. Bd. of Elections and State ex rel. Porteous v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court denied writs of mandamus.
State ex rel. Shamro v. Delaware Cty. Bd. of Elections
State ex rel. Porteous v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Elections
In Henderson v. Washington Court House, the Court permitted respondent city of Washington Court House to file a response, if it chooses, by 3 p.m. Friday, March 21, to relator Cody Henderson’s emergency motion to stay the proceedings.
In State v. Johnson, the Court appointed the Ohio Public Defender to represent appellant Marc Johnson.
State ex rel. Clark v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr.
March 18, 2025
The Court accepted Eggleston v. Wood for review.
In In re Resignation of Walker, the Court accepted the resignation of Jessica R. Walker of Greenville with disciplinary action pending.
In Geauga Cty. Bar Assn. v. Doe, the Court ordered relator Geauga County Bar Association to file a brief within 10 days addressing three issues.
State ex rel. Mobley v. Witt
The Court accepted Eggleston v. Wood for review.
In In re Resignation of Walker, the Court accepted the resignation of Jessica R. Walker of Greenville with disciplinary action pending.
In Geauga Cty. Bar Assn. v. Doe, the Court ordered relator Geauga County Bar Association to file a brief within 10 days addressing three issues.
March 17, 2025
The Court published official versions of 13 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
In State ex rel. Solomon v. Cleveland Mun. Court, the Court ordered respondent Cleveland Municipal Court to file a response, if it chooses, by 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, to relator Rene Soloman’s request for an emergency stay and injunction.
In Henderson v. Washington Court House, the Court granted respondent city of Washington Court House’s request for a protective order. The Court also permitted relator Cody Henderson to submit questions to the city attorney via interrogatory.
In Henderson v. Washington Court House, the Court granted respondent city of Washington Court House’s request for a protective order. The Court also permitted relator Cody Henderson to submit questions to the city attorney via interrogatory.
In State ex rel. Solomon v. Cleveland Mun. Court, the Court ordered respondent Cleveland Municipal Court to file a response, if it chooses, by 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, to relator Rene Soloman’s request for an emergency stay and injunction.
The Court published official versions of 13 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
March 14, 2025
At the request of appellant T-Line Emergency Vehicles, the Court dismissed Dorset Twp. Bd. of Trustees v. T-Line EV, L.L.C.
At the request of appellant T-Line Emergency Vehicles, the Court dismissed Dorset Twp. Bd. of Trustees v. T-Line EV, L.L.C.
March 13, 2025
In State ex rel. T.B. v. Brown, the Court ordered the respondents to file a response to the complaint by 4 p.m., Monday, March 17.
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Shabazz v. Russo.
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Shabazz v. Russo.
In State ex rel. T.B. v. Brown, the Court ordered the respondents to file a response to the complaint by 4 p.m., Monday, March 17.
March 12, 2025
In In re Fuller, the Court found Jason Fuller of Delaware, Ohio, in contempt for failure to file an affidavit of compliance.
In State ex rel. Porteous v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court set a schedule for the filing of an answer, evidence, and briefs.
In State ex rel. Shamro v. Delaware Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court granted Henmick Brewery’s motion to intervene and participate in the case.
In State ex rel. Shamro v. Delaware Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court granted Henmick Brewery’s motion to intervene and participate in the case.
In State ex rel. Porteous v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court set a schedule for the filing of an answer, evidence, and briefs.
In In re Fuller, the Court found Jason Fuller of Delaware, Ohio, in contempt for failure to file an affidavit of compliance.
March 11, 2025
In State ex rel. New Carlisle v. Clark Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court ordered the Clark County Board of Elections to place the city of New Carlisle’s continuation of the additional 0.5% income tax levy to pay police expenses on the May 6, 2025, ballot.
In State ex rel. Shamro v. Delaware Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court gave the parties until noon Wednesday, March 12, to file a response, if they choose, to Henmick Brewery’s motion to intervene and participate in the case.
In State ex rel. Shamro v. Delaware Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court gave the parties until noon Wednesday, March 12, to file a response, if they choose, to Henmick Brewery’s motion to intervene and participate in the case.
In State ex rel. New Carlisle v. Clark Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court ordered the Clark County Board of Elections to place the city of New Carlisle’s continuation of the additional 0.5% income tax levy to pay police expenses on the May 6, 2025, ballot.
State ex rel. New Carlisle v. Clark Cty. Bd. of Elections
March 10, 2025
In In re Tingler, the Court denied a motion for leave to file an affidavit of disqualification.
In State ex rel. Shamro v. Delaware Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court set a schedule for the filing of an answer, evidence, and briefs.
In State ex rel. Shamro v. Delaware Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court set a schedule for the filing of an answer, evidence, and briefs.
In In re Tingler, the Court denied a motion for leave to file an affidavit of disqualification.
March 7, 2025
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Rankey v. Schiffel.
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Rankey v. Schiffel.
March 5, 2025
In Voss v. Quicken Loans, L.L.C., the Court granted the Ohio Attorney General’s Office’s request to participate in oral arguments and share time allotted to appellee Samuel Voss.
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Gilbert v. Haupt.
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Gilbert v. Haupt.
In Voss v. Quicken Loans, L.L.C., the Court granted the Ohio Attorney General’s Office’s request to participate in oral arguments and share time allotted to appellee Samuel Voss.
March 4, 2025
The Court accepted State v. Jones for review.
The Court accepted State v. Jones for review.
March 3, 2025
The Court published official versions of 16 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
In Hoskins v. Cleveland, the Court denied appellee Contessa Hoskins’ motion to dismiss the appeal as improvidently allowed.
In Hoskins v. Cleveland, the Court denied appellee Contessa Hoskins’ motion to dismiss the appeal as improvidently allowed.
The Court published official versions of 16 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
February 27, 2025
In State ex rel. Robinson v. Page, the Court denied appellant Sterling Robinson’s motion for leave to supplement a merit brief and motion to “dismiss” appellees’ brief.
In State ex rel. Robinson v. Page, the Court denied appellant Sterling Robinson’s motion for leave to supplement a merit brief and motion to “dismiss” appellees’ brief.
State ex rel. Robinson v. Page
February 26, 2025
The Court accepted State v. Seymour for review.
The Court referred State ex rel. Southeast Ohio Indep. News v. Chiki to mediation.
In Hoskins v. Cleveland, the Court denied appellant City of Cleveland’s motion for leave to file a corrected merit brief and a corrected reply brief.
In State ex rel. Gilbert v. Haupt, the Court ordered respondent Stark County Common Pleas Court Judge Natalie R. Haupt to file a response, if she chooses, by Friday, Feb. 28, to respondent Edward Gilbert’s complaint.
In State ex rel. Gilbert v. Haupt, the Court ordered respondent Stark County Common Pleas Court Judge Natalie R. Haupt to file a response, if she chooses, by Friday, Feb. 28, to respondent Edward Gilbert’s complaint.
In Hoskins v. Cleveland, the Court denied appellant City of Cleveland’s motion for leave to file a corrected merit brief and a corrected reply brief.
The Court accepted State v. Seymour for review.
The Court referred State ex rel. Southeast Ohio Indep. News v. Chiki to mediation.
State v. Green
Krouskoupf v. Muskingum Cty. Common Pleas Court
February 25, 2025
In State ex rel. Adkins v. Cole, the Court ordered the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction to pay an inmate $1,000 for failing to provide him a copy of an inmate handbook.
In Hoskins v. Cleveland, the Court ordered the appellants to file a response, if they choose, by 5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27, to appellee Contessa Hoskins’ motion to dismiss the appeal as improvidently allowed.
In Hoskins v. Cleveland, the Court ordered the appellants to file a response, if they choose, by 5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27, to appellee Contessa Hoskins’ motion to dismiss the appeal as improvidently allowed.
State ex rel. Adkins v. Cole
State ex rel. Mora v. Watson
In State ex rel. Adkins v. Cole, the Court ordered the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction to pay an inmate $1,000 for failing to provide him a copy of an inmate handbook.
February 24, 2025
At the request of appellant Kelly Ballah, the Court dismissed State ex rel. Ballah v. Sandusky City Schools Bd. of Edn.
At the request of appellant Kelly Ballah, the Court dismissed State ex rel. Ballah v. Sandusky City Schools Bd. of Edn.
February 21, 2025
At the request of appellant Universal Metal Products, the Court dismissed State ex rel. Universal Metal Prods., Inc. v. Indus. Comm.
At the request of appellant Universal Metal Products, the Court dismissed State ex rel. Universal Metal Prods., Inc. v. Indus. Comm.
February 20, 2025
In Hoskins v. Cleveland, the Court ordered appellee Contessa Hoskins to respond, if she chooses, by 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, to appellant City of Cleveland’s motion for leave to file a corrected merit brief and a corrected reply brief.
In Hoskins v. Cleveland, the Court ordered appellee Contessa Hoskins to respond, if she chooses, by 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, to appellant City of Cleveland’s motion for leave to file a corrected merit brief and a corrected reply brief.
State ex rel. Nguyen v. Lawson
In State ex rel. Nguyen v. Lawson, the Court directed an appeals court to decide again who the rightful members of Nelsonville City Council are.
The Court ordered Legally Mine, LLC and Daniel McNeff to stop engaging in the unauthorized practice of law in Ohio and to pay a civil penalty.
February 19, 2025
In State ex rel. Anderson v. Wilson, the Court denied a writ of mandamus.
In State ex rel. Anderson v. Wilson, the Court denied a writ of mandamus.
State ex rel. Anderson v. Wilson
February 18, 2025
The Court reversed the Eighth District Court of Appeals decision in In re D.W. based on the Court’s December 2023 decision in In re E.S.
In In re Resignation of Mangan, the Court accepted the resignation of Patrick Mangan of Columbus with disciplinary action pending.
The Court reversed the Eighth District Court of Appeals decision in In re D.W. based on the Court’s December 2023 decision in In re E.S.
The Court reversed the Eighth District Court of Appeals decision in In re D.W. based on the Court’s December 2023 decision in In re E.S.
In In re Resignation of Mangan, the Court accepted the resignation of Patrick Mangan of Columbus with disciplinary action pending.
February 14, 2025
The Court declined to review State v. Evans.
The Court declined to review State v. Evans.
February 13, 2025
At the request of relator Charles Watkins, the Court dismissed State ex rel. Watkins v. Pietrykowski.
At the request of relator Charles Watkins, the Court dismissed State ex rel. Watkins v. Pietrykowski.
At the request of relator Charles Watkins, the Court dismissed State ex rel. Watkins v. Pietrykowski.
February 12, 2025
At the request of appellant Curtis Rogers, the Court dismissed Rogers v. Rogers.
At the request of appellant Curtis Rogers, the Court dismissed Rogers v. Rogers.
At the request of appellant Curtis Rogers, the Court dismissed Rogers v. Rogers.
February 10, 2025
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Hawley, the Court suspended Kenneth Hawley of Cincinnati for an interim period.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Hawley, the Court suspended Kenneth Hawley of Cincinnati for an interim period.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Hawley, the Court suspended Kenneth Hawley of Cincinnati for an interim period.
February 7, 2025
In State ex rel. Blair v. Rastatter, the Court ordered relator Jeffery Blair to submit a written request within 14 days for ordinary-mail service of his action or show cause why this case should not be dismissed for failure to serve the respondent.
In State ex rel. Blair v. Rastatter, the Court ordered relator Jeffery Blair to submit a written request within 14 days for ordinary-mail service of his action or show cause why this case should not be dismissed for failure to serve the respondent.
In State ex rel. Blair v. Rastatter, the Court ordered relator Jeffery Blair to submit a written request within 14 days for ordinary-mail service of his action or show cause why this case should not be dismissed for failure to serve the respondent.
February 5, 2025
The Court referred State ex rel. Kent Elastomer Prods., Inc. v. Logue to mediation.
The Court referred State ex rel. Kent Elastomer Prods., Inc. v. Logue to mediation.
The Court referred State ex rel. Kent Elastomer Prods., Inc. v. Logue to mediation.
February 4, 2025
In State ex rel. Shabazz v. Russo, the Court ordered the respondents to file responses by 4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7, to relator Lateek Shabazz’s request pertaining to naming an interim or acting mayor of East Cleveland.
The Court returned State ex rel. Barker v. Muskingum Cty. Sheriff’s Office (2024-1670, 2024-1694, and 2024-1714) from mediation to the regular docket and ordered respondent Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office to file a response to the complaint within 21 days.
The Court returned State ex rel. Barker v. Muskingum Cty. Sheriff’s Office (2024-1670, 2024-1694, and 2024-1714) from mediation to the regular docket and ordered respondent Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office to file a response to the complaint within 21 days.
The Court returned State ex rel. Barker v. Muskingum Cty. Sheriff’s Office (2024-1670, 2024-1694, and 2024-1714) from mediation to the regular docket and ordered respondent Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office to file a response to the complaint within 21 days.
February 3, 2025
The Court published official versions of 24 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
The Court published official versions of 24 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
In State ex rel. Shabazz v. Russo, the Court ordered the respondents to file responses by 4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7, to relator Lateek Shabazz’s request pertaining to naming an interim or acting mayor of East Cleveland.
In State ex rel. Shabazz v. Russo, the Court ordered the respondents to file responses by 4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7, to relator Lateek Shabazz’s request pertaining to naming an interim or acting mayor of East Cleveland.
The Court published official versions of 24 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
January 31, 2025
In State v. Evans, the Court ordered the appellees to file, if any, a memorandum in response to jurisdiction by Friday, Feb. 7.
The Court declined to review Anderson v. WBNS-TV, Inc.
The Court declined to review Anderson v. WBNS-TV, Inc.
The Court declined to review Anderson v. WBNS-TV, Inc.
January 30, 2025
In State v. Evans, the Court ordered the appellees to file, if any, a memorandum in response to jurisdiction by Friday, Feb. 7.
In State v. Evans, the Court ordered the appellees to file, if any, a memorandum in response to jurisdiction by Friday, Feb. 7.
January 29, 2025
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Port, the Court found Gregory Port of Columbus in contempt for failure to surrender his certificate of admission and failure to file an affidavit of compliance.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Port, the Court found Gregory Port of Columbus in contempt for failure to surrender his certificate of admission and failure to file an affidavit of compliance.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Port, the Court found Gregory Port of Columbus in contempt for failure to surrender his certificate of admission and failure to file an affidavit of compliance.
January 28, 2025
In Triad Hunter, L.L.C. v. Eagle Natrium, L.L.C., the Court allowed out-of-state attorneys Tracy LeRoy, Constance Pfeiffer, and Richard Yetter to participate in the case.
The Court accepted State v. King for review.
In State ex rel. Rankey v. Schiffel, the Court granted the parties’ request to stay all deadlines for three weeks.
The Court accepted State v. King for review.
In State ex rel. Rankey v. Schiffel, the Court granted the parties’ request to stay all deadlines for three weeks.
The Court accepted State v. King for review.
In State ex rel. Rankey v. Schiffel, the Court granted the parties' request to stay all deadlines for three weeks.
January 27, 2025
In Triad Hunter, L.L.C. v. Eagle Natrium, L.L.C., the Court allowed out-of-state attorneys Tracy LeRoy, Constance Pfeiffer, and Richard Yetter to participate in the case.
In Triad Hunter, L.L.C. v. Eagle Natrium, L.L.C., the Court allowed out-of-state attorneys Tracy LeRoy, Constance Pfeiffer, and Richard Yetter to participate in the case.
January 25, 2025
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Carter, the Court reinstated Gregory Carter of Newark to the practice of law.
January 24, 2025
In State v. Staffrey, the Court approved the Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office’s request to withdraw as counsel and to name substitute counsel.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Carter, the Court reinstated Gregory Carter of Newark to the practice of law.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Carter, the Court reinstated Gregory Carter of Newark to the practice of law.
January 23, 2025
In State v. Fontanez, the Court determined a conflict exists with cases from the Second and Fifth District Courts of Appeal and ordered the parties to submit briefs.
In State v. Clinkscale, the Court granted the request of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to participate in oral arguments and share time with the appellant Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office.
In State v. Rodriguez, the appellant Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office request for a stay and expedited the ruling failed for a lack of a fourth vote.
In State v. Fontanez, the Court determined a conflict exists with cases from the Second and Fifth District Courts of Appeal and ordered the parties to submit briefs.
In State v. Clinkscale, the Court granted the request of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to participate in oral arguments and share time with the appellant Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office.
In State v. Rodriguez, the appellant Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office request for a stay and expedited the ruling failed for a lack of a fourth vote.
In State v. Staffrey, the Court approved the Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office’s request to withdraw as counsel and to name substitute counsel.
In State v. Staffrey, the Court approved the Mahoning County Prosecutor's Office's request to withdraw as counsel and to name substitute counsel.
January 22, 2025
The Court published official versions of 15 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
The Court published official versions of 15 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
In State v. Fontanez, the Court determined a conflict exists with cases from the Second and Fifth District Courts of Appeal and ordered the parties to submit briefs.
In State v. Clinkscale, the Court granted the request of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to participate in oral arguments and share time with the appellant Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office.
In State v. Rodriguez, the appellant Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office request for a stay and expedited the ruling failed for a lack of a fourth vote.
January 17, 2025
The chief justice released three judicial-disqualification opinions, which were previously issued as entries in response to affidavits requesting disqualification.
The chief justice released three judicial-disqualification opinions, which were previously issued as entries in response to affidavits requesting disqualification.
January 16, 2025
In In re Resignation of Steinle, the Court accepted the resignation of Richard J. Steinle of Mogadore with disciplinary action pending.
In State ex rel. Rankey v. Schiffel, the Court set a schedule for the presentation of evidence and filing of briefs.
The chief justice released three judicial-disqualification opinions, which were previously issued as entries in response to affidavits requesting disqualification.
January 15, 2025
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Haven, the Court found Rodney E. Haven of Wooster in contempt for failure to file an affidavit of compliance.
In State v. Rodriguez, the Court ordered appellee Amy Rodriguez to file a response, if any, by 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, to appellant Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office request for a stay of the First District Court of Appeals judgment.
In State ex rel. Rankey v. Schiffel, the Court set a schedule for the presentation of evidence and filing of briefs.
State v. Jones
In In re Resignation of Steinle, the Court accepted the resignation of Richard J. Steinle of Mogadore with disciplinary action pending.
January 14, 2025
The Court dismissed In re Application of Birch Solar, L.L.C.
In State v. Rodriguez, the Court ordered appellee Amy Rodriguez to file a response, if any, by 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, to appellant Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office request for a stay of the First District Court of Appeals judgment.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Haven, the Court found Rodney E. Haven of Wooster in contempt for failure to file an affidavit of compliance.
January 13, 2025
The Court dismissed In re Application of Birch Solar, L.L.C.
January 11, 2025
The Court declined to stay In re Adoption of D.W.D.-H.
January 10, 2025
In Rover Pipeline, L.L.C. v. Harris, the Court granted appellant Rover Pipeline’s request for oral argument, which will be scheduled at a later date.
The Court declined to stay In re Adoption of D.W.D.-H.
January 9, 2025
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Gaul, the Court reinstated Daniel Gaul of Cleveland to the practice of law.
In Rover Pipeline, L.L.C. v. Harris, the Court granted appellant Rover Pipeline’s request for oral argument, which will be scheduled at a later date.
January 8, 2025
The Court dismissed Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. v. Munson.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Gaul, the Court reinstated Daniel Gaul of Cleveland to the practice of law.
January 7, 2025
The Court published official versions of 19 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
In In re Adoption of D.W.D.-H., the Court ordered the appellee to file a response, if any, by 5 p.m., Wednesday, Jan.8, to appellant’s motion for a stay.
The Court dismissed Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. v. Munson.
January 6, 2025
In In re Adoption of D.W.D.-H., the Court ordered the appellee to file a response, if any, by 5 p.m., Wednesday, Jan.8, to appellant’s motion for a stay.
The Court published official versions of 19 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
January 4, 2025
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Cook v. Torstel.
January 3, 2025
For the case In re Fuller, the Court suspended Delaware County attorney Jason Michael Fuller from the practice of law for an interim period due to a felony conviction.
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Cook v. Torstel.
January 2, 2025
For the case In re Fuller, the Court suspended Delaware County attorney Jason Michael Fuller from the practice of law for an interim period due to a felony conviction.
January 1, 2025
In State ex rel. Jefferson v. Black, the Court dismissed the case because relator Earl Jefferson II had not filed a merit brief by its due date.
In Phoenix Lighting Group, L.L.C. v. Genlyte Thomas Group, L.L.C., the Court denied a motion for reconsideration.
December 31, 2024
In Phoenix Lighting Group, L.L.C. v. Genlyte Thomas Group, L.L.C., the Court denied a motion for reconsideration.
In State ex rel. Jefferson v. Black, the Court dismissed the case because relator Earl Jefferson II had not filed a merit brief by its due date.
December 30, 2024
In State v. Balmert, the Court denied appellant Edward Balmert’s request to stay his sentence pending an appeal and included a written dissent.
December 28, 2024
In State v. Bates, the Court found appellant Robert Bates’ memorandum in support of jurisdiction exceeded the permitted page limit and struck pages 15 and 16 of the memorandum.
December 27, 2024
In State v. McAlpin, the Court appointed the Office of the Ohio Public Defender to represent appellant Joseph McAlpin.
In State v. Bates, the Court found appellant Robert Bates’ memorandum in support of jurisdiction exceeded the permitted page limit and struck pages 15 and 16 of the memorandum.
December 26, 2024
In State v. McAlpin, the Court appointed the Office of the Ohio Public Defender to represent appellant Joseph McAlpin.
December 25, 2024
In State v. Heltzel, the Court affirmed the Eleventh District Court of Appeals’ judgment on the authority of the decision in State v. Hickman.
December 24, 2024
The Court declined to reconsider Kennedy v. W. Res. Senior Care.
The Court published official versions of 17 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
State v. Degahson
State v. Wagner
State v. Terry
State v. Heltzel
In State v. Heltzel, the Court affirmed the Eleventh District Court of Appeals’ judgment on the authority of the decision in State v. Hickman.
December 23, 2024
The Court declined to reconsider Kennedy v. W. Res. Senior Care.
The Court published official versions of 17 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
December 21, 2024
The Court referred Checkfree Servs. Corp. v. Harris to mediation.
The Court declined to reconsider State ex rel. Obetz v. Stinziano.
December 20, 2024
The Court referred Checkfree Servs. Corp. v. Harris to mediation.
The Court declined to reconsider State ex rel. Obetz v. Stinziano.
December 19, 2024
In State ex rel. Gatehouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc. v. Columbus Police Dept., the Court will allow Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to share oral argument time with respondent the City of Columbus Police Department.
In Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. v. Munson, the Court ordered respondent Judge Sheryl K. Munson to file a response, if any, by Dec. 27 to the relators’ emergency motion for writs of mandamus and prohibition, and to file an answer to the complaint or two other motions by Dec. 27.
December 18, 2024
In In re Application of Oak Run Solar Project, LLC, the Court permitted Oak Run Solar Project to intervene in the case and participate as an appellee.
In Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. v. Munson, the Court ordered respondent Judge Sheryl K. Munson to file a response, if any, by Dec. 27 to the relators’ emergency motion for writs of mandamus and prohibition, and to file an answer to the complaint or two other motions by Dec. 27.
In State ex rel. Gatehouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc. v. Columbus Police Dept., the Court will allow Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to share oral argument time with respondent the City of Columbus Police Department.
December 17, 2024
At the request of relator Tara Fusco, the Court dismissed
In In re Application of Oak Run Solar Project, LLC, the Court permitted Oak Run Solar Project to intervene in the case and participate as an appellee.
December 16, 2024
At the request of relator Tara Fusco, the Court dismissed
December 14, 2024
In State ex rel. Clark v. O’Malley, the Court stayed the case pending the federal court’s determination of whether the case should proceed in federal court.
December 13, 2024
In State ex rel. Clark v. O’Malley, the Court stayed the case pending the federal court’s determination of whether the case should proceed in federal court.
December 12, 2024
In State v. Warner, the appellant’s memorandum in support of jurisdiction exceeded the 15-page limit and the Court struck pages 16-18 from the memorandum.
December 11, 2024
In In re Natl. Prescription Opiate Litigation, the Court ruled lawsuits cannot claim national pharmaceutical chains caused a public nuisance by selling opioids, and lawsuits against the companies must follow the procedures outlined in the Ohio Product Liability Act.
The Court referred State ex rel. Ballah v. Sandusky City Schools Bd. of Edn. to mediation.
In State v. Warner, the appellant’s memorandum in support of jurisdiction exceeded the 15-page limit and the Court struck pages 16-18 from the memorandum.
December 10, 2024
In State v. Grad, the Court ruled a hearing must be held on a request to consider new science about infant bone fractures.
The Court declined to reconsider Berkheimer v. REKM, L.L.C.
State v. Miree
Sherwin-Williams Co. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London
Stull v. Summa Health Sys.
Phoenix Lighting Group, L.L.C. v. Genlyte Thomas Group, L.L.C.
State v. Hickman
Shields v. Bur. Of Workers' Comp.
In re Natl. Prescription Opiate Litigation
State ex rel. Berry v. Booth
State v. Wilcox
In re B.C.A.
State v. Smith
State v. Kennedy
State v. Dunn
State ex rel. Teagarden v. Igwe
State v. Alley
Reese v. Davis
In In re Natl. Prescription Opiate Litigation, the Court ruled lawsuits cannot claim national pharmaceutical chains caused a public nuisance by selling opioids, and lawsuits against the companies must follow the procedures outlined in the Ohio Product Liability Act.
The Court referred State ex rel. Ballah v. Sandusky City Schools Bd. of Edn. to mediation.
December 9, 2024
State v. Beatty
State v. Grad
State ex rel. Culgan v. Jefferson Cty. Clerk of Courts
Total Renal Care, Inc. v. Harris
State v. Riley
Goomai v. H&E Ent., L.L.C.
State ex rel. Prinkey v. Emerine's Towing, Inc.
In State v. Grad, the Court ruled a hearing must be held on a request to consider new science about infant bone fractures.
The Court declined to reconsider Berkheimer v. REKM, L.L.C.
December 7, 2024
In State ex rel. Copley Ohio Newspapers, Inc. v. Akron, the Court ruled Akron can conceal the identities of eight police officers involved in the 2022 shooting of a motorist.
December 6, 2024
In State ex rel. Martens v. Findlay Mun. Court, the Court rejected a controversial 1999 precedent that had allowed litigants to file lawsuits even when they had not been injured.
State ex rel. Copley Ohio Newspapers, Inc. v. Akron
Schlegel v. Summit Cty.
Estate of Cook v. Montville Twp.
In State ex rel. Copley Ohio Newspapers, Inc. v. Akron, the Court ruled Akron can conceal the identities of eight police officers involved in the 2022 shooting of a motorist.
December 5, 2024
In In re Harvey, the Court found Nathan Harvey of Rio Grande, Ohio, in contempt for failure to file an affidavit of compliance.
State ex rel. Martens v. Findlay Mun. Court
In State ex rel. Martens v. Findlay Mun. Court, the Court rejected a controversial 1999 precedent that had allowed litigants to file lawsuits even when they had not been injured.
December 4, 2024
In State ex rel. Ware v. Booth, the Court denied the Trumbull Correctional Institution’s request to declare relator Kimani Ware a vexatious litigator. The Court also denied Ware’s request for relief from the Court’s judgment in the case.
The Court declined to reconsider State ex rel. Cincinnati Enquirer v. Bloom.
In In re Harvey, the Court found Nathan Harvey of Rio Grande, Ohio, in contempt for failure to file an affidavit of compliance.
December 3, 2024
In State v. Ahmed, the appellant’s memorandum in support of jurisdiction fails to comply with Court rules and pages 20 through 39 of the memorandum were stricken.
The Court declined to reconsider State v. Glover.
In State ex rel. Ware v. Booth, the Court denied the Trumbull Correctional Institution’s request to declare relator Kimani Ware a vexatious litigator. The Court also denied Ware’s request for relief from the Court’s judgment in the case.
The Court declined to reconsider State ex rel. Cincinnati Enquirer v. Bloom.
December 2, 2024
In State v. Ahmed, the appellant’s memorandum in support of jurisdiction fails to comply with Court rules and pages 20 through 39 of the memorandum were stricken.
The Court declined to reconsider State v. Glover.
November 28, 2024
In In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Daniel Francis Petticord, a commission of five judges appointed by the Court found respondent Daniel Petticord violated the Code of Judicial Conduct.
In Kennedy v. W. Res. Senior Care, the Court found that because a doctor being sued for malpractice moved out of state, the deadline for filing a lawsuit against the physician was extended.
In State ex rel. Clark v. Marbley, the Court ordered relator April Clark to submit a request for issuance of additional summons at alternative addresses or show cause why this case should not be dismissed for failure to perfect service.
November 27, 2024
The Court accepted State v. Hill for review.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Ranke, the Court disbarred a Cleveland attorney who had been previously indefinitely suspended and publicly reprimanded during her legal career.
The Court declined to reconsider State ex rel. Slager v. Trelka.
The court declined to accept State v. Cullen for review.
Kennedy v. W. Res. Senior Care
Disciplinary Counsel v. Port
State ex rel. Diewald v. Bur. of Sentence Computation
Columbus Bar Assn. v. Ryan
Disciplinary Counsel v. Brown-O'Neal
In Kennedy v. W. Res. Senior Care, the Court found that because a doctor being sued for malpractice moved out of state, the deadline for filing a lawsuit against the physician was extended.
In State ex rel. Clark v. Marbley, the Court ordered relator April Clark to submit a request for issuance of additional summons at alternative addresses or show cause why this case should not be dismissed for failure to perfect service.
November 26, 2024
In State ex rel. Yost v. Columbus City Schools Bd. of Edn., the Court partially granted respondent Columbus City Schools Board of Education motion to dismiss the case, and it set a schedule for submitting evidence and briefs.
The Court published official versions of 11 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
In In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Daniel Francis Petticord, a commission of five judges appointed by the Court found respondent Daniel Petticord violated the Code of Judicial Conduct.
State ex rel. AutoZone Stores, Inc. v. Indus. Comm.
State ex rel. Heilman v. Indus. Comm.
State ex rel. Ware v. Vigluicci
Disciplinary Counsel v. Ranke
The Court accepted State v. Hill for review.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Ranke, the Court disbarred a Cleveland attorney who had been previously indefinitely suspended and publicly reprimanded during her legal career.
The Court declined to reconsider State ex rel. Slager v. Trelka.
The court declined to accept State v. Cullen for review.
November 25, 2024
In State ex rel. Yost v. Columbus City Schools Bd. of Edn., the Court partially granted respondent Columbus City Schools Board of Education motion to dismiss the case, and it set a schedule for submitting evidence and briefs.
The Court published official versions of 11 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
November 23, 2024
In State ex rel. Obetz v. Stinziano, the Court ruled Franklin County could redistribute more than $407,000 collected from the city of Obetz for property tax overpayments.
November 22, 2024
In Hicks v. Union Twp. Clermont Cty. Bd. of Trustees, the Court ruled that mail and email distribution lists for a township newsletter are public records.
State ex rel. Obetz v. Stinziano
In State ex rel. Obetz v. Stinziano, the Court ruled Franklin County could redistribute more than $407,000 collected from the city of Obetz for property tax overpayments.
November 21, 2024
In Corder v. Ohio Edison Co., the Court ruled three 1948 easements allow Ohio Edison to remove vegetation underneath its power lines using herbicides despite landowner objections.
Hicks v. Union Twp. Clermont Cty. Bd. of Trustees
State ex rel. Martin v. Shabazz
In Hicks v. Union Twp. Clermont Cty. Bd. of Trustees, the Court ruled that mail and email distribution lists for a township newsletter are public records.
November 20, 2024
In In re Application for Correction of Birth Record of Adelaide, the Court left undisturbed a probate court's decision to deny a transgender woman’s application to change the sex assigned at birth on the birth certificate.
Corder v. Ohio Edison Co.
Disciplinary Counsel v. Byron
In Corder v. Ohio Edison Co., the Court ruled three 1948 easements allow Ohio Edison to remove vegetation underneath its power lines using herbicides despite landowner objections.
November 19, 2024
In re Application for Correction of Birth Record of Adelaide
In In re Application for Correction of Birth Record of Adelaide, the Court left undisturbed a probate court's decision to deny a transgender woman’s application to change the sex assigned at birth on the birth certificate.
November 16, 2024
At the request of relator Thomas McCash, the Court dismissed State ex rel. McCash v. Jerome Twp.
November 15, 2024
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Daniell, the Court found Ric Daniell of Columbus in contempt for failure to file an affidavit of compliance.
In State ex rel. Brown v. Yost, the Court granted the parties’ request for a limited writ of mandamus. Within 10 days, the Ohio attorney general must examine the summary of a previously submitted proposed constitutional amendment to determine whether the summary is a fair and truthful statement of the proposed amendment.
At the request of relator Thomas McCash, the Court dismissed State ex rel. McCash v. Jerome Twp.
November 14, 2024
The Court dismissed State ex rel. O’Toole v. Harris.
In Frambes Entertainment, L.L.C. v. Harris, the parties notified the Court that they reached a settlement.
In State ex rel. Brown v. Yost, the Court granted the parties’ request for a limited writ of mandamus. Within 10 days, the Ohio attorney general must examine the summary of a previously submitted proposed constitutional amendment to determine whether the summary is a fair and truthful statement of the proposed amendment.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Daniell, the Court found Ric Daniell of Columbus in contempt for failure to file an affidavit of compliance.
November 13, 2024
In State v. Lawson, the Court stayed the execution of appellant Arron Lawson.
The Court published official versions of four opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
The Court dismissed State ex rel. O’Toole v. Harris.
In Frambes Entertainment, L.L.C. v. Harris, the parties notified the Court that they reached a settlement.
November 12, 2024
In State v. Lawson, the Court stayed the execution of appellant Arron Lawson.
The Court published official versions of four opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
November 9, 2024
In In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Petticord, the Court appointed a five-judge commission to consider the report of a Board of Professional Conduct hearing panel.
In Barga v. St. Paris Village Council, the Court ruled when a village police chief requested a public hearing to contest her termination, the village council could not go into a closed-door session to discuss firing her.
November 8, 2024
In State ex rel. Brown v. Yost, the Court stayed a scheduling order as the Court considers a joint motion for limited writ of mandamus.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Haven, the Court suspended a Wooster attorney for one year after he was arrested for improperly handling a firearm while driving impaired.
Barga v. St. Paris Village Council
In Barga v. St. Paris Village Council, the Court ruled when a village police chief requested a public hearing to contest her termination, the village council could not go into a closed-door session to discuss firing her.
November 7, 2024
In State ex rel. Moody v. Dir., Ohio Bur. of Sentence Computation, the Court affirmed the judgment of the Tenth District Court of Appeals.
In In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Petticord, the Court appointed a five-judge commission to consider the report of a Board of Professional Conduct hearing panel.
Disciplinary Counsel v. Haven
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Haven, the Court suspended a Wooster attorney for one year after he was arrested for improperly handling a firearm while driving impaired.
November 6, 2024
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Hartley, the Court indefinitely suspended a Kettering attorney convicted of violent acts and for crimes related to publicly making threats.
In State ex rel. Brown v. Yost, the Court stayed a scheduling order as the Court considers a joint motion for limited writ of mandamus.
In State ex rel. Moody v. Dir., Ohio Bur. of Sentence Computation, the Court affirmed the judgment of the Tenth District Court of Appeals.
State ex rel. Moody v. Dir., Ohio Bur. of Sentence Computation
November 5, 2024
In In re King, Mayor of East Cleveland, the Court appointed a special commission of three retired judges to consider the suspension from public office of East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King in relation to felony charges.
State ex rel. Ware v. O'Malley
Disciplinary Counsel v. Hartley
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Hartley, the Court indefinitely suspended a Kettering attorney convicted of violent acts and for crimes related to publicly making threats.
November 4, 2024
In In re King, Mayor of East Cleveland, the Court appointed a special commission of three retired judges to consider the suspension from public office of East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King in relation to felony charges.
November 2, 2024
In State ex rel. Johnson v. Higgins, the Court rejected a request from the former Brook Park interim fire chief to oust the current fire chief from office.
In State v. Glover, the Court affirmed a decision to impose consecutive sentences leading to a 60-year prison term for a man who went on a two-month robbery and kidnapping spree.
November 1, 2024
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Tregre, the Court found Calvin Tregre Jr. of Cincinnati in contempt for failure to file an affidavit of compliance with disciplinary proceedings.
In State ex rel. Culgan v. Jefferson Cty. Clerk of Courts, the Court ordered respondent Jefferson County Clerk of Courts to file under seal within seven days unredacted copies of the grand jury reports.
State v. Glover
Toledo Bar Assn. v. Westmeyer
Disciplinary Counsel v. McClain
Disciplinary Counsel v. Moore
In State v. Glover, the Court affirmed a decision to impose consecutive sentences leading to a 60-year prison term for a man who went on a two-month robbery and kidnapping spree.
October 31, 2024
In Mahoning Cty. Bar Assn. v. Rohrbaugh, the Court indefinitely suspended a Youngstown attorney based on his role in a scheme to fraudulently obtain federal tax refunds.
In State ex rel. Dudley v. Yost, the Court ruled the Ohio attorney general did not have the authority to reject a petition to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot because he objected to the title.
State ex rel Johnson v. Higgins
State v. Sims
State v. Shockey
State v. Thomas
In State ex rel. Johnson v. Higgins, the Court rejected a request from the former Brook Park interim fire chief to oust the current fire chief from office.
October 30, 2024
The Court accepted Maurent v. Folley for review.
In State ex rel. Culgan v. Jefferson Cty. Clerk of Courts, the Court ordered respondent Jefferson County Clerk of Courts to file under seal within seven days unredacted copies of the grand jury reports.
State ex rel. Adkins v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr.
State ex rel. Dudley v. Yost
Calo v. Stuff
Columbus Bar Association v. Villarreal
In State ex rel. Dudley v. Yost, the Court ruled the Ohio attorney general did not have the authority to reject a petition to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot because he objected to the title.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Tregre, the Court found Calvin Tregre Jr. of Cincinnati in contempt for failure to file an affidavit of compliance with disciplinary proceedings.
October 29, 2024
The Court published official versions of six opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
Disciplinary Counsel v. Dugan
State ex rel. Slager v. Trelka
State ex rel. Walker v. Bolin
Mahoning Cty. Bar Assn. v. Rohrbaugh
The Court accepted Maurent v. Folley for review.
In Mahoning Cty. Bar Assn. v. Rohrbaugh, the Court indefinitely suspended a Youngstown attorney based on his role in a scheme to fraudulently obtain federal tax refunds.
October 28, 2024
The Court published official versions of six opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
October 25, 2024
State v. Echols
In State v. Echols, the Court found evidence of a man’s attempts to intimidate a witness was properly admitted into his trial for murder because it showed a “consciousness of guilt.”
October 24, 2024
State ex rel. Brinkman v. Toledo City School Dist. Bd. of Edn.
In State ex rel. Brinkman v. Toledo City School Dist. Bd. of Edn., the Court ruled Toledo City Schools improperly redacted a public record regarding a challenge to a state law revamping the authority of the State Board of Education.
October 23, 2024
In Berro v. Hale, the Court denied appellant Jill Miller’s emergency request to stay the case.
State v. Kyles
State ex rel. Ware v. Fankhauser
In State v. Kyles, the Court found a state law elevating the penalty for animal cruelty to a felony protects all dogs and cats, including strays.
October 22, 2024
State ex rel. Cincinnati Enquirer v. Bloom
State v. Smith
In State ex rel. Cincinnati Enquirer v. Bloom, the Court ruled a state law mandating the blanket sealing of records in delinquency cases when a juvenile is not found delinquent violates the Ohio Constitution.
October 21, 2024
In Berro v. Hale, the Court ordered the appellees to file a response, if any, by 3 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, to appellant Jill Miller’s emergency request to stay the case.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Shaaban, the Court reinstated Omar Shaaban of Toledo to the practice of law.
October 18, 2024
Epcon Communities Franchising, L.L.C. v. Wilcox Dev. Group, L.L.C.
In Epcon Communities Franchising, L.L.C. v. Wilcox Dev. Group, L.L.C., the Court found a Franklin County trial court should have decided whether a claim was properly brought under state law.
October 17, 2024
State ex rel. Brown v. Columbiana Cty. Jail
State ex rel. Hunter v. Goldberg
Lorain Cty. Bar Assn. v. Walton
In State ex rel. Brown v. Columbiana Cty. Jail, the Court ruled the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office must obtain and provide public records in possession of the private companies contracted to operate the county jail.
October 16, 2024
In State ex rel. Brill v. Lorain Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court denied a request for a writ of mandamus.
State ex rel. Brill v. Lorain Cty. Bd. of Elections
Disciplinary Counsel v. Miller
Columbus Bar Assn. v. McCarty
Toledo Bar Assn. v. Riley
In Toledo Bar Assn. v. Riley, the Court indefinitely suspended the law license of former Toledo City Councilman Tyrone Riley based on his federal conviction.
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Denham v. Richland Cty. Children Servs. Bd. after the parties indicated they reached a settlement.
October 15, 2024
In State v. Singh, the Court granted appellant Gurpreet Singh an extension of time to file the case record.
In State ex rel. Ohio Democratic Party v. LaRose, the Court denied a request for a writ of mandamus.
State ex rel. Ohio Democratic Party v. LaRose
In re Cases Held for Marysville Exempted Village Schools Bd. of Edn. v. Union Cty. Bd. of Revision
State ex rel. Dodson v. Phipps
State ex rel. Bradford v. Palmer
The Court accepted Steigerwald v. Berea for review.
In In re Cases Held for Marysville Exempted Village Schools Bd. of Edn. v. Union Cty. Bd. of Revision, the Court ruled on 13 cases based on its prior decision allowing a school district to challenge the property tax value of a residential complex.
October 14, 2024
The Court published official versions of 11 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
October 11, 2024
State ex rel. Strbich v. Montgomery Cty. Bd. of Elections
In State ex rel. Strbich v. Montgomery Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court partially granted a writ of mandamus.
In
State ex rel. Ames v. Crestwood Local School Dist. Bd. of Edn.
State ex rel. Acosta v. Mandros
In State ex rel. Ames v. Crestwood Local School Dist. Bd. of Edn., the Court mandated the release of mental health survey results conducted by Crestwood Local School District.
October 10, 2024
State v. Hale
State ex rel. Gideon v. Page
In State v. Hale, the Court ruled a woman leaning into a vehicle driven illegally by a known drug trafficker generated enough reasonable suspicion to detain her.
October 9, 2024
In State v. Dunlap (2022-1227, 2022-1229, 2022-1237, and 2022-1238), the Court ruled when an officer stops a vehicle with reasonable suspicion the owner does not have a valid license, but later discovers someone other than the owner is driving, the officer can ask the unknown driver to produce a driver’s license.
State v. Dunlap
State ex rel. Grim v. New Holland
October 8, 2024
State v. Gasper
In State v. Gasper, the Court ruled a person who has a permanent mental condition can be considered “substantially impaired” under a state rape law.
October 7, 2024
In State ex rel. Yost v. Columbus City Schools Bd. of Edn., the Court denied relator Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s emergency motion for a temporary writ of mandamus.
In State ex rel. Ohio Democratic Party v. LaRose, the Court allowed out-of-state attorneys Jyoti Jasrasaria and William B. Stafford to participate in the case.
October 4, 2024
In Hablutzel v. Batsche, the Court ordered respondent Mason Municipal Court Judge Andrew Batsche to file a response, if any, by 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7, to relator Sara Hablutzel’s request for an emergency stay.
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Parker v. Russo.
October 3, 2024
In re Letter of Notification Application of Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.
State ex rel. Mobley v. Viehweger
In In re Letter of Notification Application of Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc., the Court rejected a landowner’s challenge to the construction of a 3.7-mile natural gas distribution pipeline in Lucas County.
October 2, 2024
In State v. D.T., the Court granted appellant State of Ohio’s motion to stay the lower court’s judgment.
State ex rel. Roush v. Hickson
Jackson v. Smith
In State ex rel. Brown v. Yost, the Court set a schedule for the presentation of evidence and filing of briefs.
In In re Application of Moraine Wind, LLC, the Court permitted the following organizations to participate in the case: Rugby Wind, LLC; Elm Creek Wind II, LLC; Buffalo Ridge II, LLC; Barton Windpower 1; Barton Windpower, LLC; Avangrid Renewables, LLC.; Blue Delta Energy, LLC; and Northern Indiana Public Service Company, LLC.
October 1, 2024
In State ex rel. D.B. v. DeGraffenreid, the Court ordered appellee, a minor identified as “D.B.,” to file a response, if any, by 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, to appellant Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge Stacey DeGraffenreid’s emergency motion for a stay.
In State ex rel. Strbich v. Montgomery Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court set a schedule for the filing of the answer, evidence, and briefs.
State ex rel. Culgan v. Jefferson Cty. Prosecutor
State v. Wogenstahl
The Court accepted State v. Striblin for review.
In State v. Wogenstahl, the Court refused to reopen the appeal of a man sentenced to death for the 1991 murder of a 10-year-old Hamilton County girl whose body was found across the border in Indiana.
September 30, 2024
In State ex rel. City of Vermilion v. Lorain Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court allowed DBR Commercial Realty, LLC, and Kathryn Craig to intervene as respondents and directed them to file evidence and a merit brief no later than Monday, Sept. 30.
In State ex rel. Ohio Democratic Party v. LaRose, the Court set a schedule for the filing of the answer, evidence, and briefs.
In State v. Hundley, the Court ordered appellee State of Ohio to file a response, if any, by Tuesday, Oct. 1, to appellant Lance Hundley's withdrawal of his motion to set execution date.
The Court referred State ex rel. Fenstermaker v. Grogan to mediation.
September 26, 2024
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 any, by Monday, Sept. 30, to relator Attorney General Dave Yost’s emergency motion for writ of mandamus.
Adams v. Harris
In Adams v. Harris, the Court ruled the Ohio Department of Taxation did not base the tax rate for clearing wooded areas of agricultural lands on any data or evidence and must recalculate the tax.
September 25, 2024
In State ex rel. Reynolds v. Nix, the Court ruled it will not halt the November general election for Butler County auditor and will not restore the former auditor to office.
State ex rel. Reynolds v. Nix
State v. Mays
State ex rel. Howson v. Edmonson
In State v. Mays, the Court found when a completed jury verdict form cites a statute allowing a repeat offender to be charged for a higher level of offense, the form supports a conviction.
September 24, 2024
Disciplinary Counsel v. Hoover
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Hoover, the Court immediately removed Stow Municipal Court Judge Kim Hoover from office and suspended him from the practice of law for the tactics he used to collect fines and fees.
September 20, 2024
In In re Application of Zarrella, the Court denied Anthony J. Zarrella's application to sit for the bar examination but allowed him to reapply to take the July 2025 exam.
September 19, 2024
In State ex rel. Imposters, Ltd. v. Cuyahoga Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court denied a request to compel the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections to place a local liquor option on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.
State ex rel. Imposters, Ltd. v. Cuyahoga Cty. Bd. of Elections
H.R. v. P.J.E.
In H.R. v. P.J.E., the Court ordered a Cleveland law firm to pay an opposing lawyer $2,600 expended for preparation and attendance at a fee dispute hearing.
September 18, 2024
The Court dismissed In re Complaint of Ohio Power Co. v. Nationwide Energy Partners, L.L.C.
The Court referred State ex rel. Fenstermaker v. Phillips to mediation.
September 17, 2024
Cleveland Metro Bar Assn. v. Smith
The Court accepted Allied Health & Chiropractic, L.L.C. v. State for review.
In Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. v. Smith, the Court suspended a Cuyahoga County attorney for two years, with 18 months stayed, based partly on his felony conviction for using his client’s settlement funds to pay his own expenses.
September 16, 2024
State ex rel. Citizens Not Politicians v. Ohio Ballot Bd.
In State ex rel. Citizens Not Politicians v. Ohio Ballot Bd., the Court ruled that six of eight contested provisions in ballot language for a proposed state constitutional amendment to alter the drawing of legislative and congressional districts can remain as is, while two must be revised.
The Court published official versions of five opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
September 13, 2024
In Spitzer Autoworld Akron, L.L.C. v. Fred Martin Motor Co., the Court denied appellant Fred Martin Motor Co.’s request for an emergency stay of a Ninth District Court of Appeals judgment.
In In re Application of Ohio Power Co., the Court allowed the Ohio Power Company to participate in the case.
September 12, 2024
In Spitzer Autoworld Akron, L.L.C. v. Fred Martin Motor Co., the Court vacated its prior order requiring appellee Spitzer Autoworld Akron to file a response, if any, by Sept. 18 to appellant Fred Martin Motor Co.’s request for an emergency stay of a Ninth District Court of Appeals judgment. The Court directed Spitzer to file a response, if any, by 9 a.m. Sept. 13 to Fred Martin’s request for an emergency stay and an additional request by Fred Martin to submit an affidavit providing additional information regarding the need for a stay.
Appenzeller v. Black
In Appenzeller v. Black the Court affirmed the decision of the Fifth District Court of Appeals.
September 11, 2024
In Spitzer Autoworld Akron, L.L.C. v. Fred Martin Motor Co., the Court ordered appellee Spitzer Autoworld Akron to file a response, if any, by Sept. 18 to appellant Fred Martin Motor Co.’s request for an emergency stay of a Ninth District Court of Appeals judgment.
In State ex rel. Tchankpa v. Indus. Comm., the Court affirmed the decision of the Tenth District Court of Appeals.
The Court declined to accept State v. Kriwinsky for review.
State ex rel. Tchankpa v. Indus. Comm.
September 10, 2024
At the request of the parties, the Court has stayed State v. Kennedy and temporarily remanded the case to the Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.
In State ex rel. Citizens Not Politicians v. Ohio Ballot Bd., the Court permitted out-of-state attorney Simone Leeper to participate in the case.
September 9, 2024
In State ex rel. Reynolds v. Nix, the Court granted relator Roger Reynolds’ request for expedited consideration of the case.
In In re Resignation of Brandt, the Court accepted the resignation from the practice of law of Michael T. Brandt of Grove City with disciplinary action pending.
September 6, 2024
In State ex rel. Valentine v. Schoen, the Court denied a writ of mandamus.
State ex rel. Valentine v. Schoen
State v. Sheckles
In State v. Sheckles the Court ruled that an ex-federal prosecutor might get in trouble for testifying in a state criminal case without his former employer’s permission, but a court cannot exclude his testimony for that reason.
September 5, 2024
Hild v. Samaritan Health Partners
In Hild v. Samaritan Health Partners, the Court ruled that in civil lawsuits, only the jurors who find a person acted negligently can vote to determine if that person is at fault for causing the plaintiff’s injuries.
September 4, 2024
In State ex rel. Tjaden v. Geauga Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court refused to order an independent candidate for a state House seat to be placed on the general election ballot, finding he fell short of the required number of petition signatures.
State ex rel. Tjaden v. Geauga Cty. Bd. of Elections
Marysville Exempted Village Schools Bd. of Edn. v. Union Cty. Bd. of Revision
State ex rel. West v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr.
In Marysville Exempted Village Schools Bd. of Edn. v. Union Cty. Bd. of Revision, the Court ruled that the Marysville School District can continue to challenge the property tax value of a residential complex despite a change in state law limiting the ability of local governments to appeal tax valuation decisions.
September 3, 2024
In State ex rel. Citizens Not Politicians v. Ohio Ballot Bd., the Court ordered the parties to file a response, if any, by 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, to the respondents’ request to strike the answer of Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson and Representative Terrence Upchurch.
The Court accepted Eddy v. Farmers Property Cas. Ins. Co. for review.
The Court declined to accept State v. Amero for review.
In State ex rel. Wells v. Lakota Local Schools Bd. of Edn., the Court ruled that the Lakota Local Schools Board of Education must publicly release a letter on behalf of the former school superintendent that allegedly threatened a lawsuit.
State ex rel. Wells v. Lakota Local Schools Bd. of Edn.
State ex rel. Mobley v. Powers
August 30, 2024
At the request of relator American Oversight, the Court dismissed State ex rel. Am. Oversight v. LaRose.
August 29, 2024
Cotten v. Frederick
In Cotten v. Frederick, the Court upheld a life sentence for a man convicted of killing a police officer.
August 28, 2024
State ex rel. Goldschmidt v. Triggs
The Court accepted 34 cases for review and held the cases for the decision in Olentangy Local School Dist. Bd. of Edn. v. Delaware Cty. Bd. of Revision (2024-0814 and 2024-0815).
The Court declined to accept State v. Clark for review.
After referring State ex rel. Fusco v. Lucas Cty. Bd. of Commrs. to mediation, the Court returned the case to its regular docket.
In State ex rel. Goldschmidt v. Triggs, the Court rejected a real estate developer’s request to block a magistrate's order aimed at collecting a $1.5 million judgment.
August 27, 2024
In re Application of Moraine Wind, L.L.C.
In In re Application of Moraine Wind, L.L.C., the Court ruled that public utility regulators cannot issue orders that grant the regulators an extension of time to decide applications for rehearing.
August 23, 2024
Disciplinary Counsel v. Tregre
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Tregre, the Court issued a two-year suspension to a Cincinnati attorney who neglected five client matters and pocketed $4,750 in fees from clients for work he did not complete.
August 22, 2024
Ackman v. Mercy Health W. Hosp., L.L.C.
Mahoning Cty. Bar Assn. v. Macala
In Mahoning Cty. Bar Assn. v. Macala, the Court issued a fully stayed six-month suspension to the former city of Campbell law director for professional misconduct related to his private practice.
August 21, 2024
Ohio State Bar Assn. v. Winkler
In Ohio State Bar Assn. v. Winkler, the Court publicly reprimanded a Hamilton County Probate Court judge for making inaccurate, demeaning statements in a Facebook spat with a participant in a court case.
August 20, 2024
Snodgrass v. Harris
State ex rel. Ware v. Vigluicci
The Court accepted NC Ents., L.L.C. v. Norfolk & W. Ry. Co. for review.
In Snodgrass v. Harris, the Court ruled a county auditor may not appeal a final settlement that determines a natural gas pipeline’s value.
August 19, 2024
The Court published official versions of nine opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Henderson, the Court noted that respondent Pippa Henderson of Cleveland did not file a response to the Court’s July 15 order. The Court referred the matter to the Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law for further proceedings.
August 14, 2024
The Court referred Price v. Cincinnati to mediation.
August 13, 2024
In State ex rel. Howard v. Sackett, the Court denied relator Devin Howard’s emergency motion to amend the filing schedule.
The Court referred State ex rel. Fed. Pub. Defender N. Dist. of Ohio v. Trumbull Cty. Prosecutor to mediation.
August 12, 2024
In State ex rel. Howard v. Sackett, the Court ordered state correctional officials to file a response, if any, by Tuesday, Aug. 13, to relator Devin Howard’s emergency motion to amend the filing schedule.
In State ex rel. Schwarzmer v. Burnside, the Court struck appellee Mendy Schwarzmer’s unopposed motion for extension of time to file a brief.
August 9, 2024
In In re A.V., the Court denied requests to dismiss the case and for declaratory judgment.
August 8, 2024
In State ex rel. Brown v. Yost, the Court denied relators’ motion to expedite the case.
Weidman v. Hildebrant
In Weidman v. Hildebrant (2022-0837 and 2022-1042), the Court ruled a defamation lawsuit could be filed within one year after a township trustee discovered a phony, secret email.
August 7, 2024
In Kyser v. Summit Cty. Children Servs. (2022-1419 and 2023-0126), the Court ruled the Summit County Common Pleas Court did not have jurisdiction over a foster parent’s appeal of a children services agency decision.
In State ex rel. Boler v. Fourth Dist. Court of Appeals, the Court denied the Fourth District Court of Appeals’ motion to strike and relator Phillip Boler’s request for an evidentiary hearing.
Kyser v. Summit Cty. Children Servs.
August 6, 2024
Harmon v. Cincinnati
In State v. Stevens, the Court accepted appellant Ronald L. Stevens’ request to file a delayed appeal.
In Harmon v. Cincinnati, the Court ruled two city employees were wrongly denied their right to a hearing before the city civil service commission regarding being placed on leave during the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 5, 2024
The Court published official versions of 25 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
August 2, 2024
At the request of appellant Larry Sours, the Court dismissed State ex rel. Sours v. MGQ, Inc.
August 1, 2024
In re Application of Ohio Power Co.
In In re Application of Ohio Power Co., the Court upheld a state utility regulator’s finding that AEP Ohio is not recovering through its distribution rates the costs it incurs to provide generation service.
July 31, 2024
In State ex rel. Tjaden v. Geauga Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court granted relator Justin Tjaden’s request to set an expedited hearing schedule.
Jones v. Kent City School Dist. Bd. of Edn.
Wilson v. Wilson
In Jones v. Kent City School Dist. Bd. of Edn., the Court ruled a Kent city school teacher was wrongly terminated because the district did not follow the state law that requires a teacher to be observed teaching three times before being fired.
The Court declined to review State v. Nitso.
July 30, 2024
State ex rel. Mobley v. Bates
In State ex rel. Sours v. MGQ, Inc., the parties notified the Court that they had reached a settlement, and the case was returned from mediation to the regular docket.
July 29, 2024
In Dottore v. Boros, the Court denied appellant Mark Dottore’s motion for an emergency stay.
July 26, 2024
The Court held State ex rel. Young v. Blendon Twp. Police Dept. until it decides State ex rel. Gatehouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc. v. Columbus Police Dept., and stayed the case’s briefing schedule.
In State ex rel. Tjaden v. Geauga Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court dismissed respondents Attorney General Dave Yost and Secretary of State Frank LaRose. This case remains pending as to respondents Geauga County and Ashtabula County Boards of Elections.
July 25, 2024
State ex rel. Ctr. for Media & Democracy v. Yost
Berkheimer v. REKM, L.L.C.
State v. Jones
Disciplinary Counsel v. Kaiser
Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. v. Brown
In Berkheimer v. REKM, L.L.C., the Court ruled that a restaurant patron who ordered boneless chicken wings could have reasonably expected to find a piece of bone in his meal and guarded against swallowing it.
July 24, 2024
McCullough v. Bennett
State ex rel. Boyle v. Chambers-Smith
State ex rel. Cotten v. Frericks
State ex rel. Smith v. Hamilton Cty. Court of Common Pleas
In McCullough v. Bennett, the Court ruled that a state statute permits the refiling of a dismissed lawsuit as long as it is refiled within the designated time limit.
The Court declined to reconsider Snyder v. Capizzi.
In Claugus Family Farm, L.P. v. Harris, the Court returned the case from mediation to the regular docket and directed appellant Claugus Family Farm to file a brief within 40 days.
July 23, 2024
In re R.G.M.
State ex rel. Mack v. Richland Cty. Sheriff's Office
State ex rel. McCarley v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr.
State ex rel. Ware v. Stone
The Court accepted Columbus City School Dist. v. State for review.
In In re R.G.M., the Court ruled that a parent in a legal custody proceeding in juvenile court does not have the same legal safeguards as a parent facing the loss of parental rights in a permanent custody proceeding.
July 22, 2024
In Dottore v. Boros, the Court ordered appellee Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Judge Debra L. Boros to file a response, if any, by 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, to appellant Mark Dottore’s motion for an emergency stay.
The Court published official versions of 13 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
July 19, 2024
In State ex rel. Brown v. Yost, the Court ordered the respondent Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to file a response, if any, by Wednesday, July 24, to relators’ motion to expedite the case.
In State v. Jones, the Court denied the request of appellee Elwood Jones to set a date for oral argument.
July 18, 2024
Look Ahead Am. v. Stark Cty. Bd. of Elections
State ex rel. Mobley v. Tyack
State ex rel. Peterson v. Miday
State ex rel. Scott v. Toledo Corr. Inst.
In Look Ahead Am. v. Stark Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court ordered a new trial to determine whether the Stark County Board of Elections violated state open meetings laws when purchasing new voting machine equipment.
July 17, 2024
State ex rel. Black v. E. Cleveland
State v. Macklin
State ex rel. Ames v. Three Rivers Local School Dist. Records Comm.
State ex rel. Curtis v. Turner
In State ex rel. Black v. E. Cleveland, the Court ruled the city of East Cleveland must pay more than $30 million for unlawfully arresting a man, beating him, and confining him in a storage closet for four days.
July 16, 2024
Ohio Patrolman's Benevolent Assn. v. Cleveland
State ex rel. Ware v. Pierce
State v. Maldonado
In Ohio Patrolman’s Benevolent Assn. v. Cleveland, the Court reversed in part and affirmed in part the decision of the Eighth District Court of Appeals.
July 15, 2024
At the request of the parties, the Court dismissed State ex rel. Teagarden v. Pickaway Corr. Inst..
In In re Resignation of O’Brien, the Court accepted the resignation of Kevin J. O’Brien of Columbus from the practice of law with disciplinary action pending.
July 12, 2024
At the request of the relator Clark County prosecuting attorney, the Court dismissed State ex rel. Clark Cty. Pros. Atty. v. Lancaster.
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Chappel v. Spencer.
July 11, 2024
In Aramark Corp. v. Harris, the Court granted appellant Aramark Corp.’s request to hear oral arguments in the case.
July 10, 2024
In State v. Brown, the Court appointed the Office of the Ohio Public Defender to represent appellant Kenneth Brown.
July 9, 2024
The Court accepted State v. Kennedy for review.
July 8, 2024
The Court published official versions of 17 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
July 3, 2024
In State v. Riley, the Court granted the Ohio Attorney General’s Office request to participate in oral arguments and share the time allotted to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office.
July 2, 2024
The Court referred State ex rel. Mohican Young Star Academy v. Cornyn to mediation.
July 1, 2024
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Staggs, the Court indefinitely suspended Xavier W. Staggs of Proctorville, Ohio, based on an order of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. Staggs will not be reinstated to the practice of law in Ohio until he is reinstated to the practice of law in West Virginia.
June 28, 2024
In State ex rel. Shubert v. Breaux, the Court granted a writ of prohibition barring a judge from enforcing sealing orders, and a writ of mandamus ordering a judge to vacate sealing orders and to conduct a proper review of the documents sought to be restricted.
State ex rel. Shubert v. Breaux
June 27, 2024
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Tjaden v. Geauga Cty. Bd. of Elections.
In State v. Cockroft, the Court found the appellant’s memorandum in support of jurisdiction did not comply with the Court’s page limit and struck pages 16 through 22 of the memorandum.
June 26, 2024
At the request of relator Nathanial Blacker, the Court dismissed State ex rel. Blacker v. Brown.
June 25, 2024
The Court accepted State v. Crawl for review.
In State v. Fitzpatrick, the Court vacated Stanley Fitzpatrick’s April 16, 2026, execution date.
June 24, 2024
The Court published official versions of multiple opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
June 21, 2024
In State ex rel. Tjaden v. Geauga Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court ordered relator Justin Tjaden to file a response, if any, by 4 p.m., Friday, June 28, to the respondents’ motions to dismiss the case.
June 20, 2024
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Fannin and Disciplinary Counsel v. Daniell, the Court found Steven S. Fannin of Fairlawn and Ric Daniell of Columbus in contempt for failure to file an affidavit of compliance.
June 18, 2024
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Blakeslee, the Court reinstated Jack A. Blakeslee of Caldwell to the practice of law.
June 17, 2024
The Court referred Eddy v. Farmers Property Cas. Ins. Co. to mediation.
June 14, 2024
In State ex rel. Tjaden v. Geauga Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court ordered the respondents to file by 4 p.m., Friday, June 21, a response to relator Justin Tjaden’s complaint and a response, if any, to Tjaden’s request for an expedited hearing.
June 12, 2024
In State v. Dunn, the Court granted appellee Niquan Dunn’s request to set a briefing schedule, and denied his request to continue oral arguments.
In re Application of Daubenmire
In In re Application of Daubenmire, the Court approved Zachary C. Daubenmire’s application to take the July 2024 bar exam.
June 11, 2024
The Court accepted Lewis v. MedCentral Health Sys. for review.
The parties in U.S. Flue-Cured Tobacco Growers, Inc. v. Yost reached a settlement. The Court ordered the relator, U.S. Flue-Cured Tobacco Growers, to either file an application for dismissal or a notice of failure of settlement within 60 days.
June 10, 2024
The Court published official versions of 13 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
June 7, 2024
In State ex rel. Gideon v. Page, the Court denied the request of appellant Mark Gideon for an emergency stay and an expedited alternative writ.
June 5, 2024
In In re Application of Daubenmire, the Court ordered the parties to file a response, if any, to the motion of the Board of Commissioners on Character and Fitness to supplement the board record no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024.
After receiving notice of the death of appellant Austin Loveless, the Court dismissed State v. Loveless.
June 4, 2024
State ex rel. Ware v. Booth
At the request of relator East Cleveland Law Director Willa Hemmons, the Court dismissed State ex rel. Hemmons v. Brewer.
In State ex rel. Howard v. Sackett, the Court denied the request of the Lake Erie Correctional Institution to dismiss the case and the Court set a schedule for the presentation of evidence and filing of briefs.
June 3, 2024
In NewRez, L.L.C. v. Chapman, the Court denied a request for an emergency stay.
May 31, 2024
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Scribner and Disciplinary Counsel v. Coomes, the Court reinstated to the practice of law Theodore F. Scribner of Akron and John J. Coomes of Miami, Florida.
May 30, 2024
In State ex rel. Shubert v. Breaux, the Court denied relator Craig A. Shubert’s requests for writs of mandamus and prohibition. The Court deemed Shubert’s proposed verified supplemental and amended complaint as filed, and ordered respondent Summit County Common Pleas Court Judge Alison M. Breaux to file an answer to the complaint within three days from the Court’s entry. The Court also set a schedule for the presentation of evidence and filing of briefs.
In NewRez, L.L.C. v. Chapman, the Court ordered appellee NewRez LLC to file a response, if any, by 5 p.m., Friday, May 31, to the request by appellant Kimberly A. Chapman for an emergency stay.
In State ex rel. Gideon v. Page, the Court ordered the appellees to file a response, if any, by 4 p.m., June 3, to the request of appellant Mark R. Gideon for an emergency stay and expedited alternative writ.
In State v. Knuff, the Court appointed attorneys Noelle Powell, Erika Cunliffe, and Jeffrey M. Gamso to represent appellant Thomas E. Knuff for the purpose of filing an application to reopen Knuff’s direct appeal of his convictions and death sentence.
May 28, 2024
In Ebner v. Ebner, the Court ordered appellee Mark Ebner to file a response, if any, no later than 5 p.m., May 30, 2024, to the request from appellant Sylvia Ebner for an immediate stay.
The Court accepted Ashmus v. Coughlin for review.
The Court published official versions of five opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
May 24, 2024
State ex rel. E. Ohio Gas Co. v. Corrigan
In State ex rel. E. Ohio Gas Co. v. Corrigan, the Court ruled that a wrongful death lawsuit against a gas company for shutting off a paying customer’s service must start with the state utility regulator before moving to common pleas court.
May 23, 2024
In State ex rel. Hemmons v. Brewer, the Court ordered respondent East Cleveland Clerk of Council Eric Brewer to file a response, if any, by 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 28 to the request to expedite the case filed by relator East Cleveland Law Director Willa Hemmons. The Court also directed Brewer to answer the complaint or move to dismiss the case by May 28.
Disciplinary Counsel v. Gernert
Tera, L.L.C. v. Rice Drilling D, L.L.C.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Gernert, the Court issued the Bucyrus city law director a two-year, fully stayed suspension for ethical violations arising from two separate drunken driving arrests and subsequent probation violations.