Ohio Case Commentaries

Ohio Supreme Court Reinforces Burden of Proof for Untimely and Successive Postconviction Petitions

Date: Jan 19, 2024

Ohio Supreme Court Reinforces Burden of Proof for Untimely and Successive Postconviction Petitions Introduction The case of The State of Ohio v. Johnson, 2024 Ohio 134, adjudicated by the Supreme...

Twism Enterprises v. State Board: Ohio Supreme Court Limits Agency Deference in Statutory Interpretation

Date: Dec 30, 2023

Twism Enterprises v. State Board: Ohio Supreme Court Limits Agency Deference in Statutory Interpretation Introduction The Twism Enterprises, L.L.C., Appellant versus State Board of Registration for...

Mandamus as a Remedy Under Ohio's Public Records Act in Correctional Settings: State ex rel. Barr v. Wesson

Date: Oct 11, 2023

Mandamus as a Remedy Under Ohio's Public Records Act in Correctional Settings: State ex rel. Barr v. Wesson Introduction State ex rel. Barr v. Wesson, 227 N.E.3d 1221 (Ohio Supreme Court, 2023),...

State ex rel. Barr v. Wesson: Clarifying Mandamus Standards in Ohio's Public Records Act

Date: Oct 11, 2023

State ex rel. Barr v. Wesson: Clarifying Mandamus Standards in Ohio's Public Records Act Introduction State ex rel. Barr v. Wesson is a landmark 2023 decision by the Supreme Court of Ohio that...

Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Mandate for Public Record Accessibility in Inmate Communications

Date: Sep 1, 2023

Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Mandate for Public Record Accessibility in Inmate Communications Introduction In the landmark case State ex rel. Barr v. Wesson, decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio on...

Establishing Attorney Standing in Judicial Disqualification: Insights from In re Disqualification of Gallagher

Date: Jun 17, 2023

Establishing Attorney Standing in Judicial Disqualification: Insights from In re Disqualification of Gallagher Introduction The Supreme Court of Ohio's decision in In re Disqualification of...

Ohio Supreme Court Strengthens Access to Public Records in Correctional Institution Assault Cases: Sultaana v. Mansfield Correctional Institution

Date: Apr 13, 2023

Ohio Supreme Court Strengthens Access to Public Records in Correctional Institution Assault Cases: Sultaana v. Mansfield Correctional Institution Introduction In the case of The State ex rel....

Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Manifest-Weight Review for State's Rebuttal of Self-Defense Claims in Criminal Cases

Date: Dec 22, 2022

Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Manifest-Weight Review for State's Rebuttal of Self-Defense Claims in Criminal Cases Introduction The case of The State of Ohio v. Messenger represents a significant...

Direct Physical Loss Required for Insurance Coverage: Ohio Supreme Court Sets Precedent in COVID-19 Business Closure Case

Date: Dec 13, 2022

Direct Physical Loss Required for Insurance Coverage: Ohio Supreme Court Sets Precedent in COVID-19 Business Closure Case Introduction The Supreme Court of Ohio addressed a pivotal issue in the case...

Addressing Judicial Bias and Upholding the Abuse of Discretion Standard in Postconviction Relief: State of Ohio v. Weaver

Date: Dec 9, 2022

Addressing Judicial Bias and Upholding the Abuse of Discretion Standard in Postconviction Relief: State of Ohio v. Weaver Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Ohio v. Weaver (2022 Ohio...

Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Prospective-Only Application of Klein Decision in Workers' Compensation Cases

Date: Dec 1, 2022

Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Prospective-Only Application of Klein Decision in Workers' Compensation Cases Introduction In the landmark case The State ex rel. Walmart, Inc., Appellee, v. Hixson et...

Reassessing Appellate Review of Firearm Regulations in Light of Bruen: Insights from STATE v. PHILPOTTS

Date: Sep 9, 2022

Reassessing Appellate Review of Firearm Regulations in Light of Bruen: Insights from STATE v. PHILPOTTS Introduction The case of STATE v. PHILPOTTS, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Ohio on...

Interpretation of 'Damages Because of Bodily Injury' in Commercial General Liability Insurance: Ohio Supreme Court Sets New Precedent

Date: Sep 8, 2022

Interpretation of 'Damages Because of Bodily Injury' in Commercial General Liability Insurance: Ohio Supreme Court Sets New Precedent Introduction The case of Acuity v. Masters Pharmaceutical, Inc....

Limitation on Sentencing Enhancements for Courtroom Misconduct: Ohio Supreme Court Reverses Sentence Increase in Bryant v. State

Date: Jun 8, 2022

Limitation on Sentencing Enhancements for Courtroom Misconduct: Ohio Supreme Court Reverses Sentence Increase in Bryant v. State Introduction The case of The State of Ohio v. Bryant, 2022 Ohio 1878,...

Ohio Supreme Court Affirms Umbrella Policy Coverage for Property Damage from Defective Integrated Products

Date: Mar 24, 2022

Ohio Supreme Court Affirms Umbrella Policy Coverage for Property Damage from Defective Integrated Products Introduction In the case of Motorists Mutual Insurance Company v. Ironics, Inc. (2022 Ohio...

Ohio v. Bethel (2022): Affirmation of Brady Violation Standards in Successive Postconviction Relief

Date: Mar 23, 2022

Ohio v. Bethel (2022): Affirmation of Brady Violation Standards in Successive Postconviction Relief Introduction Ohio v. Bethel is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Ohio, rendered on March...

Leyh v. The State of Ohio: Establishing Clear Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Appellate Counsel

Date: Feb 9, 2022

Leyh v. The State of Ohio: Establishing Clear Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Appellate Counsel Introduction Leyh v. The State of Ohio, 2022 Ohio 292, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Ohio...

Strict Enforcement of Affidavit Requirements in Inmate Mandamus Actions: Insights from STATE EX REL. PARKER BEY v. BUREAU OF SENTENCE COMPUTATION

Date: Feb 3, 2022

Strict Enforcement of Affidavit Requirements in Inmate Mandamus Actions: Insights from STATE EX REL. PARKER BEY v. BUREAU OF SENTENCE COMPUTATION Introduction The case of STATE EX REL. PARKER BEY v....

Ohio Supreme Court Enhances Public Records Act Enforcement: State ex Rel. Horton v. Kilbane

Date: Feb 2, 2022

Ohio Supreme Court Enhances Public Records Act Enforcement: State ex Rel. Horton v. Kilbane Introduction In the landmark case of State ex Rel. Horton v. Kilbane, Chief of Police, et al. (2022 Ohio...

Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Regular Notice-Pleading Standard for Immunity Exception Claims under R.C. 2744.03(A)(6)(b)

Date: Nov 24, 2021

Ohio Supreme Court Establishes Regular Notice-Pleading Standard for Immunity Exception Claims under R.C. 2744.03(A)(6)(b) Introduction The case of Maternal Grandmother, Admr., Appellant, v. Hamilton...