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The Story of America: This Day in History
On April 6, 1896, the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece. Americans won 9 of the 12 events. | In 1917, the U.S. formally entered WWI. | In 1841, President John Tyler was inaugurated, becoming the first vice president to assume the presidency without election. | In 1873, Edward S. Matthias, the longest-serving Ohio Supreme Court Justice, was born. Learn more.
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
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
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
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.
April 3, 2026
State v. Reed
State ex rel. Columbus City Schools, Columbus Bd. of Edn. v. Brookbank-Mizer
State ex rel. Sandy v. Spatny
In State v. Reed, the Court ruled it was appropriate for a trial court to conduct one trial for a man accused of committing sex crimes against four young girls over different periods of time.
April 2, 2026
Faith Ranch & Farms Fund, Inc. v. PNC Bank, Natl. Assn.
Disciplinary Counsel v. Rudduck
State ex rel. Rosnick v. Geauga Cty. Sheriff's Office
In Faith Ranch & Farms Fund, Inc. v. PNC Bank, Natl. Assn., the Court found a 1953 deed transferring land in Harrison County did not retain the rights to drill for oil and gas.
April 1, 2026
Doe v. Columbus
State ex rel. Kent Elastomer Prods., Inc. v. McCloud
State ex rel. Cook v. Magee
In Doe v. Columbus, the Court ruled that Columbus can appeal a trial court’s 2023 order temporarily blocking two gun-related local laws from taking effect.
March 31, 2026
The Court accepted Grange Indemn. Ins. Co. v. Harden for review.
In In re Resignation of Piergies, the Court accepted the resignation of James Piergies of Brookville from the practice of law with disciplinary action pending.
March 30, 2026
The Court published official versions of 13 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.The Court published official versions of 13 opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
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- Court Finds Uncomfortable Lifeguard Chair Is Not Physical Defect That Contributed to Drowning
- Attorney Convicted of Rape, Other Sex Crimes, Disbarred
- Charges With Sex Crimes Involving Four Children Over Many Years Could Be Heard at One Trial
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- Van Wert Prosecutor Transitions to New Role on Bench
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Ohio Supreme Court brings arguments to Carrollton High School: Canton Repository
- Why do Ohio's Supremes hold court at locations other than Columbus?: Canton Repository
- Ohio Supreme Court gives Columbus the green light to defend gun laws in appeal: WSYX
- Ohio Supreme Court gives Columbus small win in lawsuit over city gun restrictions: WOSU
- Ohio Supreme Court Sides with Geauga Sheriff in Records Case: Geauga County Maple Leaf
- Supreme Court ruling gives Ohio cities more power to defend local ordinances in court: Cleveland.com
- Court orders review of summer disability benefits for school worker: Business Insurance
- Mahoning Co. Probate Court to hold tours to participate in ‘America Celebrate 250': WFMJ
- Justice comes to town: Supreme Court to visit Carroll County: Your Ohio News
- Ohio Supreme Court rules Columbus leaders can appeal injunction on gun safety storage laws: WBNS
- Judge Anderson removed from case by Ohio Supreme Court: Marion Star