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Joseph Edgar Foreman (Afroman) vs. Adams County Police Officers
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The case proceeded through pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, and a jury trial. Some claims and counterclaims were dismissed on motion or voluntarily. The jury found in favor of Defendant Joseph Foreman on all claims. The court entered judgment for the defendant, denied injunctive relief, and split costs. The case is closed.
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Judgment
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Judgment
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Order Judgment Entry - Jury Trial Mar 25, 2026
Second District Court of Appeals
Motion Defendant Joseph Edgar Foreman's Memorandum in Support of His Motion for a Directed Verdict Under Civ. R. 50 Mar 20, 2026
Second District Court of Appeals
Other Defendant Joseph Edgar Foreman's Requested Response to Judgment Entry File Stamped February 2, 2026 Mar 20, 2026
Second District Court of Appeals
Notice Court Notice: Bar Adam Corey Muniz From Representation Mar 20, 2026
Second District Court of Appeals
Order Journal Entry Mar 20, 2026
Second District Court of Appeals
Key Facts
Case Number
CVH 20230069
Total Filings
109 documents (2020 – 2026)
Case Filed
Monday, March 13, 2023
Case Disposed
Friday, March 20, 2026
Parties
Other
American Civil Liberties Union
Other
American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation
Other
Arthur West
Plaintiff
Brian Newland
Defendant
Hungry Hustler Records
Defendant
John Doe 1
Defendant
John Doe 2
Defendant
John Doe 3
Defendant
Joseph Edgar Foreman
Defendant
Joseph Edgar Foreman (Aka Afroman)
Plaintiff
Justin Cooley
Plaintiff
Lisa Phillips
Defendant
Media Access Inc.
Plaintiff
Michael D. Estep
Plaintiff
Randolph L. Walters, Jr.
Plaintiff
Shawn D. Cooley
Plaintiff
Shawn D. Grooms
Plaintiff
Shawn S. Grooms
Attorneys
For: Unknown
Amy R. Gilbert
For: Hungry Hustler Records
Bruce Rivers
For: Shawn D. Cooley, Justin Cooley, Michael D. Estep, Brian Newland, Lisa Phillips, Randolph L. Walters, Jr.
Daniel T. Downey
For: Shawn D. Cooley, Justin Cooley, Michael D. Estep, Brian Newland, Lisa Phillips, Randolph L. Walters, Jr.
David C. Moser
For: Joseph Edgar Foreman (aka Afroman), Hungry Hustler Records
David J. Carey
For: Hungry Hustler Records
David S. Osborne, Jr.
For: Joseph Edgar Foreman (aka Afroman), Hungry Hustler Records
Freda J. Levenson
For: Shawn D. Cooley, Justin Cooley, Michael D. Estep, Brian Newland, Lisa Phillips, Randolph L. Walters, Jr.
Helen K. Sudhoff
For: Shawn D. Cooley, Justin Cooley, Michael D. Estep, Shawn D. Grooms, Brian Newland, Lisa Phillips, Randolph L. Walters, Jr.
Robert A. Klingler
For: Shawn D. Cooley, Justin Cooley, Michael D. Estep, Brian Newland, Lisa Phillips, Randolph L. Walters, Jr.
Sara L. McElroy
For: Hungry Hustler Records
Tyler Cantrell
For: Unknown
Vera Eidelman
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