Weaver v. Motorists Mutual Insurance

Grady, Judge.

The defendant-appellant, Motorists Mutual Insurance Co. (“Motorists Mutual”), appeals from an entry of summary judgment in the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County. The court held that appellant was required by its contract of homeowners insurance with the plaintiff-appellee, John D. Weaver, to defend Weaver in a defamation suit.

Weaver was a candidate in the general election of 1984 for the Ohio House of Representatives, 68th District. Weaver’s opponent was the incumbent, Robert Netzley. Shortly before the November election, Weaver and his committee ran two political…