Griffith v. Lemar, Unpublished Decision (2-19-2004)
Griffith v. Lemar, Unpublished Decision (2-19-2004)
Opinion of the Court
{¶ 3} At the time of the accident, Robert Smith was employed by Allied Communications, Inc. ("Allied"). Appellant had issued a commercial general liability policy and a business auto policy to Allied, both of which were in effect on the date of the accident.
{¶ 4} Appellees filed a complaint for damages against Lemar and also for a declaration they were entitled to UM/UIM coverage under both policies appellant issued to Allied. During the pendency of the case, appellees advised appellant they were not going to pursue their claim under the commercial general liability policy.
{¶ 5} With respect to appellant's business auto policy, both parties filed motions for summary judgment. By Judgment Entry filed September 10, 2003, the trial court found in favor of appellees, finding appellees were entitled to UM/UIM coverage under appellant's business auto policy. It is from that judgment entry appellant prosecutes this appeal, assigning as error:
{¶ 6} "I. The trial court erred when it held the nationwide business auto policy did not limit uim coverage to those vehicles specifically identified on its declaration.
{¶ 7} "II. The trial court erred when it held the nationwide Business auto policy did not exclude coverage for the plaintiffs because the decedent sustained bodily when he was struck by his own vehicle.
{¶ 8} "III. The trial court erred when it held the nationwide business auto policy provided coverage despite the fact that the decedent's vehicle was not uninsured.
{¶ 9} "IV. The trial court erred when it held the nationwide business auto policy did not exclude coverage to hawk smith as he did not meet the definition of an insured."
{¶ 11} The judgment of the Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas is reversed.
Farmer, J. and Wise, J. concur.
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