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The Story of America: This Day in History
On April 21, 1895, the "panopticon" was demonstrated as the first movie projector display in the U.S. | In 1930, a fire at the Ohio State Penitentiary killed 320 inmates. It was one of the worst prison disasters in American history. | In 2016, legendary musician Prince died at age 57. Learn more.
February bar exam results will be released Friday, April 24, 8 a.m.
The Supreme Court traveled to Carroll County for the 86th session of Off-Site Court.
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.
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 21, 2026
In State ex rel. Wright v. Madison Cty. Mun. Court, the Court affirmed the decision of the Twelfth District Court of Appeals.
State ex rel. Wright v. Madison Cty. Mun. Court
April 20, 2026
In State ex rel. Leneghan v. Delaware Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court granted Velva Dunn’s request to intervene as a respondent and directed her to file evidence and a merit brief by 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 22.
April 17, 2026
In Pointe at Polaris Phase I, L.L.C. v. Harris, the Court denied a motion to stay the briefing schedule.
The Court referred Akron v. Harris to mediation.
In In re Resignation of Greulich, the Court accepted the resignation from the practice of law of David Geulich Jr. of Cleveland, with disciplinary action pending.
April 15, 2026
In State ex rel. Leneghan v. Delaware Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court ordered the parties to file a response, if they choose, by 4 p.m., Friday, April 17, to Velva Dunn’s motion for leave to intervene.
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.
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Supreme Court of Ohio News
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- 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