CASE LAW ALERT

In an effort to keep our associates and colleagues updated on important legal issues, we make available in our on-line library the text and links to recent case law and developments.

As a result of the following cases, CPR&S advises all Co-Counsel to review all client files involving personal injury or death over the last two years to determine if additional coverage may be available to them.

We invite you to contact us if you would like to discuss any of your cases which may be affected by the Moore, Csulik, or Myers decisions.

Sexton v. State Farm survives S.B. 20!

• Ohio Supreme Court holds that non-resident family members have uninsured or underinsured motorist claims under their own automobile policies and that a policy provision which requires the family member to suffer personal injury is unenforceable.

Moore v. State Auto. Mut. Ins. Co.

To view the complete Moore case online or for a "printer friendly" version Click Here.

• Ohio Supreme Court holds that where the insurance policy is ambiguous regarding what uninsured or underinsured motorist law is to apply, the Court will apply the law of the state that is most favorable to the insured.

Csulik v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company

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• Appellate Court holds that plaintiff is entitled to uninsured motorist coverage through their homeowner's policy even though the Plaintiff had previously released the tortfeasor without the consent of the insurance carrier.

Myers v. Safeco Insurance Company

To view the complete Myers case online or for a "printer friendly" version Click Here.

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The State ex rel. The Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers v. Sheward

In September 1999, we alerted our Co-Counsel newsletter readers of the Ohio Supreme Court's decision regarding legislative tort reform (H.B. 350). Click here to go to the Supreme Court's site and read its well reasoned decision in The State ex rel. The Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers v. Sheward (1999), _____ Ohio St. 3d._______, Case No. 97-2419.

Landis v. Grange Mut. Ins. Co.

In September 1999, we alerted our Co-Counsel newsletter readers of the trial court's disposition of the pre-judgment interest and attorney fee issues on remand from Landis v. Grange Mut. Ins. Co. (1998), 82 Ohio St. 3d. 339. Click here to see the trial court's informative decision. Please see below for viewing instructions.

Scott-Pontzer v. Liberty Mutual Fire Ins. Co.

In July 1999, we alerted our Co-Counsel newsletter readers of the Ohio Supreme Court's decision in Scott-Pontzer v. Liberty Mutual Fire Ins. Co. (1999), 85 Ohio St. 3d 660. Click on the title of the case for the text version of the decision at the Ohio Supreme Court website.

Holcomb v. State Farm

In January 1999, we alerted our Co-Counsel newsletter readers of the Franklin County Court of Appeals decision in Holcomb v. State Farm. Click herealbergo aeroportuale economico Wroclaw to view this decision. Please see below for viewing instructions.

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