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The Story of America: This Day in History
On April 29, 2004, the World War II Memorial opened in Washington, D.C. | In 1854, the first HBCU was chartered as the Ashmun Institute. It was later renamed Lincoln University. | In 1865, Lincoln’s body lay in state in the Statehouse Rotunda. Learn more.
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 29, 2026
State ex rel. AWMS Water Solutions, L.L.C. v Mertz
In re Rev. of the Power-Purchase-Agreement Rider of Ohio Power Co. for 2018 and 2019
In State ex rel. AWMS Water Solutions, L.L.C. v. Mertz, the Court ruled that the state does not owe compensation to an oil and gas waste injection company for the temporary closure of two wells suspected of causing earthquakes.
In State ex rel. Young Star Academy, L.L.C. v. Moretti, the Court ordered that the relator’s complaint and amended complaint be sealed.
April 28, 2026
In State ex rel. Hill v. LaRose, the Court ordered respondent Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose to file a response by 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, to relator Heath Hill's complaint and emergency motion for an expedited election-related order.
In re L.E.S.
The Court accepted Yoby v. Cleveland for review.
In In re L.E.S., the Court ruled an appeals court exceeded its authority when it ordered a trial court to determine if a same-sex couple “would have been married” if same-sex marriage had been legal in Ohio during the couple’s relationship.
April 27, 2026
The Court published official versions of eight opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
April 24, 2026
NC Ent., L.L.C. v. Norfolk & W. Ry. Co.
In NC Ents., L.L.C. v. Norfolk & W. Ry. Co., the Court ruled a business cannot claim ownership of neighboring land it had maintained since 1997, but is actually owned by a railroad company.
April 23, 2026
In Caradimitropoulo v. Kruse, the Court will answer two certified questions regarding immunity for court-appointed receivers from the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division.
State v. Hill
State ex rel. Howard v. Chief Inspector's Office
In State v. Hill, the Court ruled that a Trumbull County man on death row since 1992 must follow a process set by state law, and not rely on court procedural rules, to challenge his sentence.
April 22, 2026
In re Complaint of Ohio Power Co. v. Nationwide Energy Partners, L.L.C.
State v. J.B.
In In re Complaint of Ohio Power Co. v. Nationwide Energy Partners, LLC, the Court ruled a submetering company that arranged with landlords to sell electricity to apartment tenants is a “public utility” subject to regulation by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.
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
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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