Upperman v. Grange Indemnity Insurance

Frye, Judge.

Introduction

{¶ 1} Pursuant to Civ.R. 12(C), defendants seek partial judgment on the pleadings. Defendants present three arguments in support of their motion. First, defendants argue that R.C. 3937.03 does not create a private right of action for the plaintiffs. Next, defendants assert that plaintiffs have not properly pleaded a fraud or fraudulent-concealment claim. Third, defendant Grange Mutual Casualty Company (“Grange”) asserts that it is the parent of two operating subsidiaries but that plaintiffs have failed to plead any facts that could lead to its liability for acts of…