6 court opinions authored by Judge Judith L French. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Prosecutor's office not liable for damages under Public Records Act for delays
State ex rel. Barker v. Muskingum Cty. Prosecutor's Office, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on November 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether a county ...
Jail co-pay policy for inmate medical care deemed unconstitutional
State ex rel. Brown v. Columbiana Cty. Jail, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on November 26, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether a county jail's policy o...
Ohio Supreme Court: Police must release internal investigation records
State ex rel. GateHouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc. v. Columbus Police Dept., decided by Ohio Supreme Court on November 25, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considere...
Ohio Supreme Court Orders Board to Certify Zoning Initiative Petition
State ex rel. M/I Homes of Cincinnati, L.L.C. v. Clermont Cty. Bd. of Elections, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on September 17, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court consid...
Ohio Supreme Court Denies Clean Coal Tax Credit Recovery for Ohio Power
In re Application of Ohio Power Co., decided by Ohio Supreme Court on August 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Power Company sought to recover costs associated with the "clean co...
Ohio Supreme Court: Blanket denial of public records request is insufficient
State ex rel. Clark v. Ohio Dept. of Rehab. & Corr., decided by Ohio Supreme Court on May 6, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether the Department of Rehabilitati...