The Republican- Controlled Ohio Supreme Court Just Ruled That Boneless Chicken Wings Can Have Bones.

The Republican- Controlled Ohio Supreme Court Just Ruled That Boneless Chicken Wings Can Have Bones.

July 25, 2024

Columbus, Ohio- Today, the Republican-controlled Ohio Supreme Court ruled in the case of Berkheimer v REKM that boneless chicken wings can have bones.

In this case, a Southwest Ohio man ate a "boneless" chicken wing that actually contained a bone, suffering an injury that would prove life-altering. Naturally, he sued the supplier of chicken wings for damages. But in a 4-3 vote, Supreme Court Republicans ruled that he should have reasonably expected that there was a bone in the boneless wings. From the trial court on, this case was decided by a panel of judges, not a jury of his peers.

"The majority opinion makes a factual determination to ensure that a jury does not have a chance to apply something the majority opinion lacks − common sense," wrote Democratic Justice Michael Donnelly in his dissent.

"Today's shameful decision is yet another example of Republicans on the Supreme Court throwing common sense out the window to help special interests- at the cost of standing up for Ohioans." said Ohio Democratic Party spokeswoman Katie Seewer. "If Republicans want a result in a case, they'll stop at nothing to get it- even if it means contorting the truth so that bones can be expected inboneless chicken. If they are willing to say something that any kindergartener would know is nonsense, what happens when complex matters come to the court? Are Ohioans expected to trust this GOP majority with their reproductive rights and upholding the constitution?