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The Story of America: This Day in History
On March 4, 1789, the first session of Congress under the Constitution began. | In 1867, Benjamin F. Wade was elected President Pro Tem of the U.S. Senate, the first Ohioan to serve in this position. | In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was the last president to be inaugurated on this day. The 20th Amendment would change inauguration day to January 20th. | In 1918, the first cases of the Spanish influenza were reported at Fort Riley in Kansas. Learn more.
Join us on April 29, 2026, for the Civility Symposium: Free Speech in Civil Society: Foundations, Rights, and Responsibilities. Register now
Students from Ohio State University's John Glenn College of Public Affairs toured the Moyer Judicial Center to learn more about careers in law. Schedule your tour.
More than 350 aspiring attorneys sit for the February Bar Exam. Learn more
The Court's America 250 celebration, "The Story of America," features events, displays, and digital content to inspire curiosity, boost civic literacy, and honor pivotal moments in American and Ohio history. Learn more.
Daily Case Announcements
& Opinions
March 4, 2026
In State v. Tilton, the Court denied appellant Dennis G. Tilton’s emergency motion for supervisory relief and for a temporary suspension of the execution of his sentence.
March 3, 2026
The Court accepted State v. Thurmond and State v. Reed and held them for a decision in State v. Striblin.
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Schaffer v. Butler Cty. Sheriff’s Office with a dissenting opinion.
March 2, 2026
The Court published official versions of seven opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
February 27, 2026
In State ex rel. Mason v. Basinger, the Court modified the judgment and denied the request for a writ.
State ex rel. Mason v. Basinger
February 26, 2026
Eddy v. Farmers Property Cas. Ins. Co.
State ex rel. Patterson v. Starn
Peace v. Galloway
Medina Cty. Bar Assn. v. Hall
In Eddy v. Farmers Property Cas. Ins. Co., the Court ruled a trial judge must inspect the documents in an insurance claims file before releasing any of them to a couple who alleged their insurance company acted in bad faith.
February 25, 2026
In State ex rel. DeGraff v. Ottawa Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court denied a request for a writ ordering a board of elections to remove a zoning amendment referendum from the May 2026 primary-election ballot.
State ex rel. DeGraff v. Ottawa Cty. Bd. of Elections
729 W. 130th St., L.L.C. v. Hinckley Twp. Bd of Zoning Appeals
Donald Sullivan, L.L.C. v. Reynolds
State ex rel. Suburban Driving School, L.L.C. v. Bur. of Workers' Comp.
State ex rel. Wright v. Madison Cty. Clerk of Courts
In 729 W. 130th St. LLC v Hinckley Twp. Bd. of Zoning Appeals, the Court ruled that an appeal by Medina County property owners of a zoning inspector’s “decision” that they couldn’t reopen a tavern was premature.
The Court denied the appellant’s request for oral argument in In re A.B., with a dissenting opinion.
In State v. Barton and State v. Burrell (2025-0952 and 2025-0962), the Court granted the Ohio attorney general’s requests to participate in oral argument in both cases.
February 24, 2026
In re RPA Energy, Inc.
In re RPA Energy, Inc.
State ex rel. Teagarden v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr.
State ex rel. Harris v. Rothgery
State ex rel. Martin v. McCormick
In In re RPA Energy, Inc., the Court upheld a ban on an energy supplier from doing business in the state, but ordered a $1.44 million penalty against the company to be recalculated.
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- Judge Must Review Documents in Insurance Dispute Before Releasing Them
- Zoning Official's Opposition to Reopening Tavern Could Not Trigger Appeal
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Ohio Supreme Court decertifies class based on statutory bar of class action damages for 2020 mortgage release delays: JD Supra
- Justices Pass On Challenge To $600M Norfolk Southern Deal: Law360
- Supreme Court Asks Ohio Attorneys to Report Pro Bono Service: Akron Legal News
- Ohio State faculty excellence initiative launches with appointment of chief judge: Ohio State University
- Legal minds working to widen path for Summit County Black judgeships: Akron Beacon Journal
- Panel Discussion: Local legal experts on why representation matters in Summit courts: Akron Beacon Journal
- Day of Dialogue: Ohio Supreme Court justices discuss liberty, order, civility and separation of powers: BG Independent News
- Ohio Supreme Court kills Quicken Loans class action over pandemic recording delay: Mortgage Professional America
- Ohio Supreme Court rejects CAT refund claim for lack of evidence that goods were transported out of state: PwC
- Ohio Supreme Court Reaffirms Text-First Approach in Decision Confirming Marsy's Law Includes Police Officers: State Court Report
- Data Center Energy Demand Dispute Heads to Ohio Supreme Court: WOWK