Ohio Court Affirms Boneless Wings Can Have Bones

The Ohio Supreme Court has upheld its controversial decision that 'boneless' chicken wings can contain bones, rejecting a motion for reconsideration with a 4-3 vote. The court's majority argued that 'boneless' refers to a cooking style, suggesting consumers should anticipate the presence of bones. This ruling stems from a 2016 lawsuit where Michael Berkheimer sued over a bone lodged in his throat after eating boneless wings. Justice Patrick Fischer emphasized that the reconsideration request presented no new arguments, while dissenting Democratic justices criticized the decision as judicial activism eroding public trust. The case has attracted widespread media attention and ridicule, including commentary from high-profile figures like Stephen Colbert. Despite the criticism, the court remains firm in its stance, with the majority stating that public opinion should not influence judicial decisions.