Marks v. Allstate Insurance

Wise, Judge.

{¶ 1} Appellant, Judy Marks, appeals from the judgment of the Stark County Court of Common Pleas that determined that she was barred from bringing a direct action against appellee, Allstate Insurance Company (“Allstate”), for the recovery of postjudgment interest following settlement with Allstate’s insured, Gary Willaman. The following facts give rise to this appeal.

{¶ 2} In November 1994, appellant was involved in an automobile accident with Gary Willaman. In 1996, appellant sued Willaman. However, prior to January 1997, appellant voluntarily dismissed her action against…