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The Supreme Court of Ohio hears oral arguments in four cases on Tuesday and three cases on Wednesday. Oral arguments begin at 9 a.m. Click to view the live stream.
Members of the Ohio Office of Budget and Management recently visited the Supreme Court for a tour of the building.
Student Ambassadors from Defiance High School travelled to the Moyer Judicial Center to honor their contributions to the recent session of Off-Site Court. Learn more about the program.
Specialized docket teams from around the state met at the Ohio Union to learn best practices in the field during the Supreme Court Specialized Dockets Conference.
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The Supreme Court of Ohio hears oral arguments in four cases on Tuesday and four cases on Wednesday. Oral arguments begin at 9 a.m. View previews of cases scheduled for argument.
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November 18, 2025
The Court dismissed Kohn v. Glenmede Trust Co., N.A.
November 17, 2025
In State ex rel. Bristolville 25 Developer, L.L.C. v. Lordstown, the Court ordered the respondents to file a response to the complaint by 3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21.
In In re Bozsik, the Court noted it found Steven A. Bozsik to be a vexatious litigator in 2008. The Court denied Bozsik’s application for leave to commence an original action in mandamus.
November 14, 2025
In State v. Roberts, the Court reinstated the conviction of a man who murdered his mother in her Cincinnati apartment, finding that any errors made by the trial court in admitting statements and evidence were harmless.
November 13, 2025
In State ex rel. Rielinger v. Cleveland Mun. Court, the Court ordered the respondents to file a response, if they choose to, by 9 a.m., Monday, Nov. 17. To the relator’s emergency motion for an immediate stay.
State ex rel. Boggs v. Cleveland
Disciplinary Counsel v. Norton
In State ex rel. Boggs v. Cleveland, the Court ruled that homeowners who argued that their property was taken by the expansion of the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport are entitled to sue the City of Cleveland for damages.
November 12, 2025
The Court dismissed Shepov v. Cuyahoga Cty. Court of Common Pleas.
State v. Musarra
In re Application of Dempsey
In State v. Musarra 2024-0540 and 2024-0541, the Court ruled the county prosecutor has a right to appeal a Cuyahoga County trial court’s judgment terminating the case against a man charged with rape and sexual battery.
The Court accepted Davenport v. Progressive Direct Ins. Co. for review.
In State ex rel. Ames v. Stow-Munroe Falls City School Dist. Bd. of Edn., the Court denied the respondent’s request to refer the case to mediation.
November 10, 2025
The Court published official versions of ten opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
November 6, 2025
In Shepov v. Cuyahoga Cty. Court of Common Pleas, the Court ordered the relator to file a response, if he chooses, by 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7, to the respondent’s motion to dismiss the case.
U.S. Acute Care Solutions, L.L.C. v. Doctors Co. Risk Retention Group Ins. Co.
State ex rel. Norris v. Adult Parole Auth.
In U.S. Acute Care Solutions, L.L.C. v. Doctors Co. Risk Retention Group Ins. Co., the Court ruled a dispute between a Canton-based physicians’ group and its medical malpractice insurer must be resolved through arbitration.
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Supreme Court of Ohio News
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Ohio's rural community has trouble finding legal representation: NBC4
- Are Big Utility Price Hikes Illegal? Ohio Courts to Decide.: Columbus Underground
- Graham to appeal levy decision to Ohio Supreme Court: WPKO
- Graham BOE votes to appeal budget commission's decision: Urbana Daily Citizen
- Ohio State Bar Foundation honors Washington Court House lawyer for service: Lancaster Eagle Gazette
- Ohio Supreme Court hears case against approval of state's largest solar project: WOSU
- Warren Boy Scout murder: Ohio Supreme Court hears death row appeal: WFMJ Columbus
- 'Customers can't afford this.' Debate over gas rate hikes heads to Ohio Supreme Court: News 5 Cleveland
- Ohio Supreme Court to review Columbia Gas rate hike affecting residential bills statewide: WTOL
- Ohio Supreme Court to decide whether Gov. Mike DeWine must distribute $900M in COVID benefits to Ohioans: Cleveland.com
- Mathews Announce Passage of Bill Clarifying Ohio Law on Court Procedures: Warren County Post
- Probate judge, staff educate about court through online program: Toledo Blade
- 'Don't overlook it.' Domestic violence cases are hard. A change in approach helps victims: Cincinnati Enquirer
- Mural helps youth fulfill service hours: Fairborn Daily Herald
- Ohio Supreme Court to review Columbia Gas rate hike affecting residential bills statewide: WTOL Toledo