Orris v. Claudio

We agree with the view taken by the majority of the Court of Appeals. It is beyond cavil that it is the public policy of this state that, unless there is an express rejection of uninsured motorist coverage by an insured, his automobile liability policy must provide such type of coverage. Abate v. Pioneer Mutual Cas. Co. (1970), 22 Ohio St. 2d 161.

The case law in this state has generally pointed out that insurance companies could not lawfully insert provisions in uninsured motorist sections of the policy which would restrict *142coverage in a manner contrary to the intent of the statute. As an…