Griffin Systems, Inc. v. Ohio Department of Insurance

This matter is before this court upon the appeal of appellant, Ohio Department of Insurance ("ODI") from a judgment of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas in favor of appellee, Griffin Systemslnc, ("Griffin"). Griffin marketed a Vehicle Protection Plan ("VPP") through direct mail solicitation to Ohio residents. The VPP is a contract between a car owner and Griffin which covers the service needed due to a mechanical breakdown of specified parts of the car. An investigation was conducted and subsequently, ODI held a hearing to determine whether the VPP sold to Ohio consumers by appellant…