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equitable tolling doctrine in Ohio

17 Ohio opinions name it 1 courts 1998–2026 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Ohio courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (13)

CaseFollowedCited
Holland v. Floridagreen
scotus · 2010 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2026
2 sentences

2026Strother, supra, at ¶ 29 , citing Holland v. Florida, 560 U.S. 631 (2010).

2025Strother at ¶ 29 , citing Holland v. Florida, 560 U.S. 631, 653 (2010).

12
McNeely v. Ross Correctional Institute, Unpublished Decision (10-17-2006)green
ohioctapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008In McNeely v. Ross Correctional Inst. , Franklin App. No. 06AP-280, 2006-Ohio-5414 , ¶ 11, this court held: * * * "The doctrine of equitable tolling is to be applied sparingly and only in exceptional circumstances." Gray v. Allstate Ins.

2008Welcome Ctr. v. Brown (1984), 466 U.S. 147 , 151 , 104 S.Ct. 1723 , rehearing denied, 467 U.S. 1231 , 104 S.Ct. 2691 (stating that "[o]ne who fails to act diligently cannot invoke equitable principles to excuse that lack of diligence"). {¶ 56} This court also has declared: "`The doctrine of equitable tolling is to be applied sparingly and only in exceptional circumstances.'" McNeely , at ¶ 11, quoting Gray , supra, citing Wilson v. Grumman Ohio Corp. (C.A.6, 1987), 815 F.2d 26 .

12
Sharp v. Oh Civil Rights Comm., Unpublished Decision (3-10-2005)green
ohioctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Rights Comm., 2005-Ohio-1119, ¶ 11 (7th Dist.). {¶29} In this case, we conclude – as the trial court did – that the facts alleged in Fikes’ amended complaint do not serve to support application of the equitable tolling doctrine.

11
Engler v. Adjutant Gen.green
ohioctapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Courts apply the doctrine of equitable tolling “sparingly and only in exceptional circumstances.” Roach at ¶ 8 , citing Moore v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr., 2011-Ohio-1607 , ¶ 21 (10th Dist.), and Engler v. Adjutant Gen., 2018-Ohio-2273, ¶ 9 (10th Dist.) A determination of whether equitable tolling is appropriate is made on a case-by-case basis.

11
Tykee Ross v. Kenneth McKeegreen
ca6 · 2012 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022No. 22AP-7 12 {¶ 34} Alternatively, we conclude that "delay between a document's arriving at a * * * drop-box, designated for court documents, and the clerk's docketing the document is not attributable to the filing party." Ross v. McKee, 465 Fed.Appx. 469, 474 (6th Cir.2012).

11
Neves v. Holdergreen
ca1 · 2010 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022No. 11AP-41, 2011-Ohio-5059 , ¶ 36, quoting Neves v. Holder, 613 F.3d 30, 36 (1st Cir.2010).

11
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wis. v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2016 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022The diligence prong of the equitable tolling doctrine "covers those affairs within the litigant's control; the extraordinary-circumstances prong, by contrast, is meant to cover matters outside its control." Menominee Indian Tribe v. United States, 577 U.S. 250, 257 (2016).

11
Fed. Sec. L. Rep. P 98,655 J. Scott Campbell v. The Upjohn Companygreen
ca6 · 1982 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Campbell v. Upjohn Co., 676 F.2d 1122, 1126 (6th Cir.1982).

11
Hayes Jones v. General Motors Corporation and United Auto Workers, Local 1112green
ca6 · 1991 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See, also, Ruch v. Ohio Dept. of Transp. , Franklin App. No. 03AP-1070, 2004-Ohio-6714 , at ¶ 14, appeal not allowed (2005), 105 Ohio St.3d 1518 , quoting Welfley v. Vradenburg (Mar. 29, 1996), Franklin App. No. 95APE11-1409, citing Jones v. General Motors Corp. (C.A.6, 1991), 939 F.2d 380 , 385 (observing that "this court has stated that `[t]o successfully raise a claim of equitable tolling, a party must show a misrepresentation whether made in good faith or not that calculated to induce a plaintiff to forego the right to sue'").

11
Benton S. Coons v. Norman Y. Mineta, Secretary, Department of Transportation Marion C. Blakely, Administrator, Federal Aviation Administrationgreen
ca8 · 2005 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See, e.g., Coons v. Mineta , 410 F.3d 1036 , 1041 (8th Cir. 2005).

11
Ruch v. Ohio Dept. of Transp., Unpublished Decision (12-14-2004)green
ohioctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See, also, Ruch v. Ohio Dept. of Transp. , Franklin App. No. 03AP-1070, 2004-Ohio-6714 , at ¶ 14, appeal not allowed (2005), 105 Ohio St.3d 1518 , quoting Welfley v. Vradenburg (Mar. 29, 1996), Franklin App. No. 95APE11-1409, citing Jones v. General Motors Corp. (C.A.6, 1991), 939 F.2d 380 , 385 (observing that "this court has stated that `[t]o successfully raise a claim of equitable tolling, a party must show a misrepresentation whether made in good faith or not that calculated to induce a plaintiff to forego the right to sue'").

11
United Parcel Service, Inc. v. Ohio Civil Rights Commissiongreen
ohioctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See United Parcel Serv., Inc. v. Ohio Civil Rights Comm. (1991), 71 Ohio App.3d 146 , 149 .

11
Hervey v. Normandy Development Co.green
ohioctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (20)

CaseCitedYears
Ruth WILSON, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. GRUMMAN OHIO CORP., Fka Grumman Flxible Corp., Defendant-Appellee green
ca6 · 1987
2 sentences

2008Co. (S.D.Ohio 2005), 2005 WL 2372845 , citing Wilson v. Grumman Ohio Corp. (C.A.6, 1987), 815 F.2d 26 .

2008Welcome Ctr. v. Brown (1984), 466 U.S. 147 , 151 , 104 S.Ct. 1723 , rehearing denied, 467 U.S. 1231 , 104 S.Ct. 2691 (stating that "[o]ne who fails to act diligently cannot invoke equitable principles to excuse that lack of diligence"). {¶ 56} This court also has declared: "`The doctrine of equitable tolling is to be applied sparingly and only in exceptional circumstances.'" McNeely , at ¶ 11, quoting Gray , supra, citing Wilson v. Grumman Ohio Corp. (C.A.6, 1987), 815 F.2d 26 .

32006–2008
Roach v. Vapor Station Columbus, Inc. green
ohioctapp · 2022
2 sentences

2026Courts apply the doctrine of equitable tolling “sparingly and only in -12- Case No. 9-25-29 exceptional circumstances.” Roach, supra, at ¶ 8 , citing Moore v. Dep't of Rehab. & Corr., 2011-Ohio-1607 , ¶ 21 (10th Dist.), and Engler v. Adjutant Gen., 2018- Ohio-2273, ¶ 9 (10th Dist.) A determination of whether equitable tolling is appropriate is made on a case-by-case basis.

2023Franklin No. 21AP-511, 2022-Ohio-2106, ¶ 8 .

22023–2026
Sabouri v. Ohio Department of Job & Family Services green
ohioctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2013Sabouri v. Ohio Dept. of Job & Family Serv., 145 Ohio App.3d 651, 655 , 736 N.E.2d 1238 (10th Dist.2001).

2008Sabouri v. Ohio Dept. of Job Family Serv. (2001), 145 Ohio App.3d 651 , 655 , 736 N.E.2d 1238 .

22008–2013
In Re Cert. of Need v. Ohio Dept., H., Unpublished Decision (10-19-2004) green
ohioctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2008Health Sys. v. Ohio Dept. of Health , Franklin App. No. 03AP-1020, 2004-Ohio-5533 , ¶ 10 , it was held: Appellees do not contest the applicability of Ohio Adm. Code 3701-12-232(A) and (E) to the application, but instead, argue that the Director appropriately found that the doctrine of equitable tolling should apply.

2008Accordingly, the “doctrine of equitable tolling,” which this court recognized in In re Holzer, 2004-Ohio-5533 , 2004 WL 2341322 , is inapplicable.

22008–2008
Strother v. Columbus green
ohioctapp · 2022
1 sentence

2026Strother, supra, at ¶ 29 , citing Holland v. Florida, 560 U.S. 631 (2010).

12026–2026
King v. Rubber City Arches, L.L.C. green
ohioctapp · 2011
2 sentences

2020Summit No. 25498, 2011-Ohio-2240, ¶ 26 . {¶11} As to Ms. Darby’s argument in her second assignment of error that the trial court failed to, or improperly applied, the doctrine of equitable tolling, Ms. Darby only briefly mentioned the equitable tolling doctrine of fraudulent concealment in her summary judgment materials.

2020Summit No. 25498, 2011-Ohio-2240, ¶ 26 . {¶11} As to Ms. Darby’s argument in her second assignment of error that the trial court failed to, or improperly applied, the doctrine of equitable tolling, Ms. Darby only briefly mentioned the equitable tolling doctrine of fraudulent concealment in her summary judgment materials.

12020–2020
Byers v. Robinson, 08ap-204 (9-23-2008) green
ohioctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2018No. 08AP-204, 2008-Ohio-4833, ¶ 56 . {¶ 10} Here, Engler's complaint alleges no facts suggesting the existence of an extraordinary circumstance warranting the application of the equitable tolling doctrine.

12018–2018
Mezo v. Holder green
ca6 · 2010
1 sentence

2017Id. at 620 .

12017–2017
Loer v. NEAL green
indctapp · 1956
2 sentences

2016It is equally clear that the burden to show a duty to disclose is upon the party asserting fraudulent concealment.”); Loer v. Neal, 127 Ind.App. 246, 254-255 , 137 N.E.2d 728 (1956).8 While we acknowledge that “fraudulent concealment” is an equitable tolling doctrine under 8 Indiana law, we do not agree that Indiana courts refuse to recognize a claim of fraud based on a defendant’s act of concealing a fact when a duty to disclose exists.

2016It is equally clear that the burden to show a duty to disclose is upon the party asserting fraudulent concealment.”); Loer v. Neal, 127 Ind.App. 246, 254-255 , 137 N.E.2d 728 (1956).8 While we acknowledge that “fraudulent concealment” is an equitable tolling doctrine under 8 Indiana law, we do not agree that Indiana courts refuse to recognize a claim of fraud based on a defendant’s act of concealing a fact when a duty to disclose exists.

12016–2016
Saeid B. Amini v. Oberlin College green
ca6 · 2001
1 sentence

2008Amini v. Oberlin College , 259 F.3d 493 , 498-500 (6th Cir. 2001).

12008–2008
Clarence Seay, Jr. v. Tennessee Valley Authority Craven Crowell green
ca6 · 2003
1 sentence

2008(C.A.6, 2003), 339 F.3d 454 , 469 . {¶ 15} The federal courts have not only followed the equitable tolling doctrine, they have expressed the need for a hearing on the matter.

12008–2008
Summit Villa Care Center, Inc. v. Ohio Department of Health green
ohioctapp · 1992
2 sentences

2008Cf. In re Holzer (determining that the doctrine of equitable tolling applied and tolled the 12-month limitations period when the application for the CON was filed approximately three months before the 12-month period would have expired and, but for the objection of an affected party, the director of ODH could have rendered a decision before the 12-month limitations period expired); Summit Villa Care Ctr., Inc. v. Ohio Dept. of Health (1992), 81 Ohio App.3d 761 , 612 N.E.2d 377 (strictly applying the 12-month rule when the application for CON was filed two days before the 12-month limitations p

2008Cf. In re Holzer (determining that the doctrine of equitable tolling applied and tolled the 12-month limitations period when the application for the CON was filed approximately three months before the 12-month period would have expired and, but for the objection of an affected party, the director of ODH could have rendered a decision before the 12-month limitations period expired); Summit Villa Care Ctr., Inc. v. Ohio Dept. of Health (1992), 81 Ohio App.3d 761 , 612 N.E.2d 377 (strictly applying the 12-month rule when the application for CON was filed two days before the 12-month limitations p

12008–2008
State v. Culberson green
ohioctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2008State v. Culberson , 142 Ohio App.3d 656 , 662 , 2001-Ohio-3261 , 756 N.E.2d 734 .

2008State v. Culberson , 142 Ohio App.3d 656 , 662 , 2001-Ohio-3261 , 756 N.E.2d 734 .

12008–2008
James Dixon, Jr. v. Alberto Gonzales, United States Attorney General and Robert S. Mueller, Iii, Fbi Director green
ca6 · 2007
1 sentence

2008In Dixon v. Gonzales (C.A.6, 2007), 481 F.3d 324 , 330 , the court held: The equitable tolling doctrine does not delay the start of the limitations clock, but rather halts its ticking after the limitations period has accrued.

12008–2008
Baldwin County Welcome Center v. Brown green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2008Welcome Ctr. v. Brown (1984), 466 U.S. 147 , 151 , 104 S.Ct. 1723 , rehearing denied, 467 U.S. 1231 , 104 S.Ct. 2691 (stating that "[o]ne who fails to act diligently cannot invoke equitable principles to excuse that lack of diligence"). {¶ 56} This court also has declared: "`The doctrine of equitable tolling is to be applied sparingly and only in exceptional circumstances.'" McNeely , at ¶ 11, quoting Gray , supra, citing Wilson v. Grumman Ohio Corp. (C.A.6, 1987), 815 F.2d 26 .

2008Welcome Ctr. v. Brown (1984), 466 U.S. 147 , 151 , 104 S.Ct. 1723 , rehearing denied, 467 U.S. 1231 , 104 S.Ct. 2691 (stating that "[o]ne who fails to act diligently cannot invoke equitable principles to excuse that lack of diligence"). {¶ 56} This court also has declared: "`The doctrine of equitable tolling is to be applied sparingly and only in exceptional circumstances.'" McNeely , at ¶ 11, quoting Gray , supra, citing Wilson v. Grumman Ohio Corp. (C.A.6, 1987), 815 F.2d 26 .

12008–2008
Lewis v. Brown & Root, Inc. green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

2008Welcome Ctr. v. Brown (1984), 466 U.S. 147 , 151 , 104 S.Ct. 1723 , rehearing denied, 467 U.S. 1231 , 104 S.Ct. 2691 (stating that "[o]ne who fails to act diligently cannot invoke equitable principles to excuse that lack of diligence"). {¶ 56} This court also has declared: "`The doctrine of equitable tolling is to be applied sparingly and only in exceptional circumstances.'" McNeely , at ¶ 11, quoting Gray , supra, citing Wilson v. Grumman Ohio Corp. (C.A.6, 1987), 815 F.2d 26 .

12008–2008
Lyons v. Potter green
ca8 · 2008
2 sentences

2008In Lyons v. Potter (C.A.8, 2008), 521 F.3d 981 , 983 , it was held: In the absence of a developed record, a district court may be required to hold an evidentiary hearing on an equitable tolling claim.

2008In Lyons v. Potter (C.A.8, 2008), 521 F.3d 981 , 983 , it was held: In the absence of a developed record, a district court may be required to hold an evidentiary hearing on an equitable tolling claim.

12008–2008
Patricia BROWN, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. MEAD CORPORATION, Defendant-Appellee green
ca6 · 1981
12005–2005
Evans v. Rudy-Luther Toyota, Inc. green
mnd · 1999
12005–2005
Blakemore v. Blakemore green
ohio · 1983
1 sentence

2005"The term `abuse of discretion' connotes more than an error of law or judgment; it implies that the court's attitude is unreasonable, arbitrary or unconscionable." Blakemore v. Blakemore (1983), 5 Ohio St.3d 217 , 219 . {¶ 8} Sharp argues that the doctrine of equitable tolling applies because Hynes fraudulently concealed information that would have made him aware of its discriminatory act.

12005–2005

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.09 (4) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.10 (4)

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Where else courts name it

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