Leisure v. State Farm Auto. Ins. Co., Unpublished Decision (8-31-1998)

OPINION

Appellant Farmers Insurance of Columbus, Inc. ("Farmers") is appealing the decision of the Stark County Court of Common Pleas, that assessed damages against Farmers and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company ("State Farm") in the amount of $1,500,000. The following facts give rise to this appeal.

On August 6, 1997, Appellees Annette Leisure, individually and as administratrix of the Estate of Jason Leisure, deceased, Dennis Leisure and Jacob Leisure filed suit against Appellant Farmers and State Farm. Appellees seek underinsured motorist coverage as the result of an automobile…