On Friday, January 9, 2025, Jonah Burton Addis filed a petition for a Writ of Quo Warranto, Mandamus, and Procedendo in the Ohio Supreme Court, challenging the authority of Judge Thomas F. O’Malley, among others. The petition pertains to ongoing child support proceedings initiated against Addis in 2004, which he claims were conducted unlawfully.

The filing indicates that Addis is contesting a child support order imposed on him without proper legal procedures, including notice and a fair hearing. The petition asserts that the order was issued through ex parte motions, which Addis argues infringed upon his constitutional rights, particularly his right to due process under both the U.S. Constitution and the Ohio Constitution.

Judge Thomas F. O’Malley is identified in the petition as the Administrative Judge of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division. Addis claims that O’Malley’s court has failed to act on several motions he submitted over the years, resulting in significant delays in the judicial process. The petition alleges that these delays have compounded the harm suffered by Addis, who asserts that he has been subjected to unlawful financial obligations due to the child support order.

The legal basis for the petition rests on multiple constitutional violations, including the assertion that O’Malley and other officials acted without lawful authority, as they allegedly did not adhere to the required oaths of office. The petition further states that the actions of the Cuyahoga County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) and its agents violated the terms of a mediation agreement signed by Addis and the child’s mother in 2004. This agreement stipulated that any modifications to child support obligations must be initiated by the parents, a requirement Addis claims was overlooked.

In addition to the Writ of Quo Warranto, which questions the legitimacy of the actions taken by the respondents, the petition seeks a Writ of Mandamus. This legal remedy would compel the respondents to vacate the child support order and eliminate arrearages that Addis contends were unjustly imposed. The filing also requests a Writ of Procedendo to direct the Juvenile Court to expedite judgment on pending motions related to the case.

The petition outlines specific grievances, including allegations of fraudulent actions by the respondents, improper child support orders, and violations of the right to travel. Addis argues that the enforcement of the child support order has led to liens against his property and impediments to his ability to travel, thereby affecting his personal and financial well-being.

The legal framework cited in the petition includes various provisions from both the Ohio Constitution and the U.S. Constitution, encompassing due process rights and the obligations of public officials. Addis claims that the actions taken against him not only contravene state laws but also violate fundamental constitutional protections.

As part of his filing, Addis has requested that the Clerk’s Office of the Ohio Supreme Court ensure proper service of summons and complaint to all named respondents via certified mail. He has included several supporting documents, including an amended complaint, proof of service, and exhibits to substantiate his claims.

A copy of the original filing can be found here.