Vanderhoof v. General Accident Insurance Group

This is an appeal from the Erie County Court of Common Pleas. The parties to this appeal are James and Lucille Vanderhoof, husband and wife (hereinafter “appellants”), and General Accident Insurance Group (hereinafter “appel-lee”). This appeal concerns appellants’ motion for an award of prejudgment interest pursuant to R.C. 1343.03(C), and the trial court’s denial thereof.

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It is necessary to give only an abbreviated version of the facts underlying this appeal. On December 25,1982, appellants were involved in a three-car accident. One of the drivers was an uninsured motorist, while the other…