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Joseph Edgar Foreman (Afroman) vs. Adams County Police Officers

CVH 20230069 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. Judgment Filed Mar 13, 2023

Several law enforcement officers filed a civil complaint against Joseph Edgar Foreman (aka Afroman), Hungry Hustler Records, Media Access Inc., and several John Doe defendants, alleging unauthorized commercial use of their personas, invasion of privacy, false light publicity, and unreasonable publicity of private lives. Plaintiffs seek damages and injunctive relief to prevent further violations.

Document details

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Document type
Order
Title
JOURNAL ENTRY # RECUSAL
Summary
Judge Jerry McBride is stepping down from handling this case due to personal and health issues. The court will ask the Supreme Court of Ohio to appoint a new judge to take over. The court clerk will send a copy of this notice to all the lawyers involved and to any parties who don't have a lawyer.
Filing date
Tuesday, 11 November 2025