Legal Opinion
Weaver v. Motorists Mutual Insurance
Ohio Court of Appeals
Decided October 4, 1990No. 11676PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Per curiam
The facts of this case are explained in detail in Weaver v. Motorists Mut. Ins. Co. (1989), 62 Ohio App.3d 836, 577 N.E.2d 703. This matter comes to our attention again in a rather unusual procedural posture.
Briefly, John D. Weaver, along with several other defendants, was sued for defamation by Robert Netzley. Weaver’s insurer, Motorists Mutual Insurance Company (“Motorists Mutual”), declined to defend him in this action, claiming that defamation did not fall within the coverage of Weaver’s homeowner’s policy. Weaver won a declaratory judgment action against Motorists Mutual. We reversed on…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Nolan v. NolanOhio Supreme Court · 1984
- City of Willoughby Hills v. Cincinnati InsuranceOhio Supreme Court · 1984
- Preferred Risk Insurance v. GillOhio Supreme Court · 1987
- Weaver v. Motorists Mutual InsuranceOhio Court of Appeals · 1989
3Cited by15 opinions
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