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The Story of America: This Day in History
On April 15, 1912, the Titanic sank after colliding with an iceberg. | In 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first Black player in the MLB. | In 1954, Tax Day was moved to this date, where it remains today. Learn more.
Participants in Leadership Medina County visited the Moyer Judicial Center to hear from Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy and tour the building. Schedule a tour for your group or organization.
The justices will hold oral arguments before students in Carroll County in April. Learn more.
At a Supreme Court roundtable, Ohio courts shared their experiences developing programs to assist youth involved in both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
Join the Ohio Supreme Court as a Volunteer Tour Guide at the Historic Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center Learn more.
Join us on April 29, 2026, for the Civility Symposium: Free Speech in Civil Society: Foundations, Rights, and Responsibilities. Register now
Daily Case Announcements
& Opinions
April 15, 2026
In State ex rel. Leneghan v. Delaware Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court set a schedule for the filing of the answer, evidence, and briefs.
In State ex rel. Yost v. Cent. Tobacco & Stuff, Inc., the Court permitted out-of-state attorney James Fraser to participate in the case.
April 14, 2026
In State ex. rel. Young Star Academy, L.L.C. v. Moretti, the Court ordered the respondent to file a response by Monday, April 20, to the complaint, the relator’s motions, and the request for expedited briefing.
The Court accepted State ex rel. Yost v. Elevate Smoke, L.L.C. for review and will hold it for the decision in State ex rel. Yost v. Cent. Tobacco & Stuff, Inc.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Hine, the Court found Katherine Hine of Chillicothe in contempt for failure to file an affidavit of compliance.
April 13, 2026
The Court published official versions of seven opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
April 10, 2026
State ex rel. Bates v. Copley
State ex rel. Hicks v. Adams Cty. Bd. of Elections
Disciplinary Counsel v. VanBibber
In Disciplinary Counsel v. VanBibber, the Court suspended a Marion attorney for two years for neglecting a client’s case and lying about it, and propositioning a client’s girlfriend online for sex.
April 9, 2026
The Court converted State ex rel. Shannon v. Ogg into an expedited election matter and ordered the respondent Whitehall City Council Clerk Julie Ogg to file an answer to the complaint no later than 4 p.m., Monday, April 13.
State v. Seymour
Jones v. Galloway
State ex rel. Wright v. Clerk of Mun. Court
In State v. Seymour (2024-1658 and 2024-1732), the Court reinstated the conviction of a Franklin County woman who helped a friend purchase heroin.
April 8, 2026
Columbus Bar Assn. v. Armengau
Hoskins v. Cleveland
McIntyre v. May
In Hoskins v. Cleveland, the Court found the city of Cleveland is not liable for the drowning death of a swimmer because a lifeguard chose not to sit in an uncomfortable lifeguard chair.
After having sent the case to mediation, the Court returned State ex rel. ClubCorp Holdings, Inc. v. Ohio Dept. of Commerce, Div. of Unclaimed Funds to the regular docket.
April 7, 2026
State v. Fips
State ex rel. Quinn v. Rastatter
State ex rel. Stokes v. Combs
In State v. Fips, the Court ruled that police may extend a lawfully initiated traffic stop to investigate the status of a driver’s license even after the reason for initiating the stop is dispelled.
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Supreme Court of Ohio News
- Featured Decision: Court Upholds Drug and Alcohol Restrictions for Theft Offender
- Attorney Who Propositioned Client's Girlfriend Suspended for Two Years
- Court Finds Uncomfortable Lifeguard Chair Is Not Physical Defect That Contributed to Drowning
- Justice's Law Review Article Proposes Reconsidering Judicial Age Limits
- Tuscarawas County Prosecutor Looks Forward to New Judgeship Appointment
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Civic education program brings Ohio Supreme Court to Carroll County: Times Reporter
- Justice Comes to Town: Supreme Court to Visit Carroll County: Akron Legal News
- Ohio Supreme Court rules lifeguard chair not a defect in drowning case: Columbus Dispatch
- Ohio Supreme Court rules lifeguard chair not a defect in drowning case: Cincinnati Enquirer
- Did a lifeguard's seat contribute to a drowning? Ohio's top court says no: Cleveland.com
- Columbus attorney convicted of rape permanently banned from profession: Columbus Dispatch
- Pulled over by mistake? Cops can still keep you there, Ohio's top court says: Cleveland.com
- Ohio High Court Rules Police Can Continue Stop After Initial Mistake: Officer.com
- Ohio High Court Gives Cops Green Light After Botched Headlight Stop: Hoodline Cleveland
- Ohio Top Court Sends Case Back to see if ‘Not Working' was ‘Direct Result' of Worker's Injury: WorkersCompensation.com
- Art created by youth involved in court system on display: Toledo Blade