Pallay v. Nationwide Insurance

Waite, Judge.

{¶ 1} Appellant, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, appeals a decision of the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas to grant summary judgment to appellee, John S. Pallay, in a claim involving underinsured-motorist (“UIM”) insurance benefits.

{¶ 2} The record reflects that appellee was a passenger in a vehicle being driven by his wife. Appellee’s wife caused an accident that resulted in injuries to appellee. Appellee and his wife were covered by an automobile insurance policy issued by Nationwide (the “Policy”). Appellee settled with Nationwide for the $100,000 liability limits…