Legal Opinion
Dardinger v. Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Ohio Supreme Court
Decided December 20, 2002No. 2001-1222PublishedCited by 60 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPfeifer, J.
Factual Background
{¶ 1} There are two factual portions of this case relevant to our determination. The first set of facts is that which gives rise to the claims of the plaintiffs for breach of contract, bad faith, and punitive damages. The second set of facts is relevant in determining whether defendant Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc., waived a possible defense.
The Claim
{¶ 2} The plaintiff-appellant in this case is Robert Dardinger, executor of the estate of his wife, Esther Dardinger. There are two defendants-appellees. The first is Community Insurance Company, an Ohio corporation that does…
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