Quetgles v. City of Columbus

Carley, Justice.

Appellee-defendant City of Columbus (City) adopted an ordinance which prohibits private modeling sessions or other sexual displays in one-on-one sessions and close mingling between customers and employees of adult entertainment establishments. Appellant-plaintiffs brought suit challenging the constitutionality of the ordinance. The trial court granted the City’s motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim and appellants appeal.

A legislative restriction on adult entertainment must satisfy a tripartite test in order to comport with the free speech guarantees of the federal…