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Conviction Upheld for Overdose Death Aided by Women Who Helped Neighbor Buy Heroin

The conviction of a Franklin County woman who helped a friend purchase heroin will be reinstated, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.

Court Finds Uncomfortable Lifeguard Chair Is Not Physical Defect That Contributed to Drowning

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, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.

Attorney Convicted of Rape, Other Sex Crimes, Disbarred

The Supreme Court of Ohio today permanently disbarred a Columbus attorney convicted in 2014 of rape and other sex crimes.

Charges With Sex Crimes Involving Four Children Over Many Years Could Be Heard at One Trial

A Fairfield County trial court’s decision to conduct one trial for a man accused of committing sex crimes against four young girls over different periods of time was appropriate because the testimony would be simple and direct, and not confuse the jury, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.

Deed’s Reference to ‘Other Minerals’ Did Not Include Oil and Gas Rights

A 1953 deed transferring land in Harrison County did not retain the rights to drill for oil and gas by stating the owner reserved the right to mine “coal or other minerals of any vein,” the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.

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Civic education program brings Ohio Supreme Court to Carroll County: Times Reporter

The Supreme Court of Ohio will hold oral arguments in Carroll County on April 15. The event is part of the court’s civic education program aimed at high school students, according to a community announcement.

Justice Comes to Town: Supreme Court to Visit Carroll County: Akron Legal News

On April 15, the Supreme Court of Ohio will travel to Carroll County to hold oral arguments. The visit from the seven justices is part of the Supreme Court’s traveling civic education program for high school students.

Ohio Supreme Court rules lifeguard chair not a defect in drowning case: Columbus Dispatch

An Ohio city isn't liable for a drowning death that occurred when a lifeguard used a folding chair instead of an elevated chair overlooking the pool, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled April 8.

Ohio Supreme Court rules lifeguard chair not a defect in drowning case: Cincinnati Enquirer

An Ohio city isn't liable for a drowning death that occurred when a lifeguard used a folding chair instead of an elevated chair overlooking the pool, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled April 8.

Did a lifeguard’s seat contribute to a drowning? Ohio’s top court says no: Cleveland.com

The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled the City of Cleveland cannot be sued in connection with the 2019 drowning death of a swimmer at a city recreation center.