Howard v. Dodson

[This opinion has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 76 Ohio St.3d 17.] HOWARD ET AL., APPELLANTS, v. DODSON ET AL., APPELLANTS; MIDWESTERN INDEMNITY COMPANY, APPELLEE. [Cite as Howard v. Dodson,

1996-Ohio-438.] Insurance—Uninsured motorist provision—R.C. 3937.18 and public policy preclude contract provision requiring physical contact for recovery— Corroborative evidence test applied in cases where unidentified driver’s negligence causes injury. (No. 96-160—Submitted May 21, 1996—Decided July 3, 1996.) APPEAL from the Court of Appeals for Franklin County, No. 95APE06-780.…