Ashcraft v. Grange Mut. Cas. Co., 07ap-943 (3-31-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Plaintiffs-appellants, James and Martha Ashcraft ("Mr. and Mrs. Ashcraft"), appeal from a judgment of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas granting summary judgment in favor of defendant-appellee, Grange Mutual Casualty Company ("Grange"). For the reasons that follow, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

{¶ 2} The facts giving rise to this action are not in dispute. On November 11, 2005, an automobile collision occurred in Coshocton County involving Danny Paynter, Leonard Pittenger, and appellant Mr. Ashcraft. Mr. Ashcraft was a passenger in a vehicle operated by Mr.…