Myers v. First Energy

Citations

• 2025 Ohio 589

Syllabus

The trial court did not err in dismissing appellant's complaint for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction because disputes over electrical service rates and charges fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (\PUCO\) and merely casting allegations as a breach of contract does not confer jurisdiction on the trial court. Appellant's arguments regarding the magistrate's bias were waived, and arguments regarding the trial judge's bias were not a proper subject for appellate review. Appellant's eighth amendment claims regarding entirely separate proceedings were not properly before the appellate court and were therefore disregarded.