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insurance claim in Ohio

28 Ohio opinions name it 2 courts 1961–2026 6 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Ohio courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (16)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Hartman, 90284 (7-24-2008)green
ohioctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026State v. Collins, 2013-Ohio-488, ¶ 15-16 (8th Dist.), quoting State v. Hartman, 2008-Ohio-3683, ¶ 37 (8th Dist.). {¶17} In Robinson, we explained that a property owner’s lack of consent may be inferred from certain facts, including (1) an altercation that occurred between the property owner and the defendant, (2) the property was not previously damaged, (3) the owner immediately called the police and signed the complaint, (4) the owner obtained an estimate of the damages and filed an insurance claim, (5) the defendant fled when police arrived, and (6) the defendant lacked permission to be on t

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Beck v. Farmers Insurance Exchangegreen
utah · 1985 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Exchange, 701 P.2d 795, 802, fn. 6 (Utah 1985) (explaining that damages for mental anguish are unavailable “for the mere disappointment, frustration, or anxiety normally experienced in the process of filing an insurance claim.”). {¶25} The record does not show that the trial court lost its way when it found Gray guilty of criminal damaging.

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State v. Collinsgreen
ohioctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026State v. Collins, 2013-Ohio-488, ¶ 15-16 (8th Dist.), quoting State v. Hartman, 2008-Ohio-3683, ¶ 37 (8th Dist.). {¶17} In Robinson, we explained that a property owner’s lack of consent may be inferred from certain facts, including (1) an altercation that occurred between the property owner and the defendant, (2) the property was not previously damaged, (3) the owner immediately called the police and signed the complaint, (4) the owner obtained an estimate of the damages and filed an insurance claim, (5) the defendant fled when police arrived, and (6) the defendant lacked permission to be on t

11
Walker v. Albers Ins. Agencygreen
· 2019 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Agency, 2019-Ohio-1316, ¶ 23 (1st Dist.). “‘An insurer lacks reasonable justification for denying a claim when its refusal to pay is based upon an arbitrary or capricious belief that the insured is not entitled to coverage.’” Eddy v. Farmers Property Cas.

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Edy v. Farmers Property Casualty Ins. Co.green
ohioctapp · 2024 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Eddy, 2024-Ohio-1047, at ¶ 20 (1st Dist.). {¶48} We accordingly hold that the trial court did not err in granting summary judgment to Ohio Security on R&C’s claim for bad-faith handling of the insurance claim.

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McLynas v. Karr, Unpublished Decision (7-8-2004)green
ohioctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025(Decision & Entry at 3.) See, e.g., McLynas v. Karr, 2004-Ohio-3597, ¶ 29 (10th Dist.) (third-party plaintiff’s allegations that tortfeasor’s liability insurance carrier’s refusal to compensate her for alleged injuries “caused her serious emotional distress . . . do not rise to the level of a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress”). {¶ 17} The trial court also observed that appellant’s fraudulent misrepresentation claim “stems from [appellees’] alleged bad faith in investigating and negotiating” the insurance claim.

11
Cleveland v. Figueroagreen
ohioctapp · 2022 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024And in any 6 OHIO FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS event, the fact that Metro Deck was insured should not redound to the benefit of Berlinger, who caused the economic loss.”). {¶20} While these cases provide that a victim’s restitution award should be offset if the victim receives compensation from a third party, they do not state that a victim must file an insurance claim. {¶21} The Eight District held that a trial court is not required to “offset any restitution award by any potential insurance coverage.” City of Cleveland v. Figueroa, 2022-Ohio-4012, ¶ 17 (8th Dist.).

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In re R.S.green
ohioctapp · 2023 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Crime victims and insurance {¶17} If a victim maintains an insurance policy covering the damages caused by a defendant and has received insurance payments, then the “amount of restitution should be set at the amount of the deductible, not the amount of the damage.” State v. Nickens, 2017-Ohio-1448, ¶ 8 (8th Dist.) (“If the victim has insurance that reimbursed her for part or all of the loss that occurred as a result of the offender’s criminal conduct, the victim has not suffered an economic loss for the purposes of imposing 5 OHIO FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS restitution.”); see State v. Pa

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State v. Mihalikgreen
ohioctapp · 2021 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Crime victims and insurance {¶17} If a victim maintains an insurance policy covering the damages caused by a defendant and has received insurance payments, then the “amount of restitution should be set at the amount of the deductible, not the amount of the damage.” State v. Nickens, 2017-Ohio-1448, ¶ 8 (8th Dist.) (“If the victim has insurance that reimbursed her for part or all of the loss that occurred as a result of the offender’s criminal conduct, the victim has not suffered an economic loss for the purposes of imposing 5 OHIO FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS restitution.”); see State v. Pa

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State v. Palmergreen
ohioctapp · 2024 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Crime victims and insurance {¶17} If a victim maintains an insurance policy covering the damages caused by a defendant and has received insurance payments, then the “amount of restitution should be set at the amount of the deductible, not the amount of the damage.” State v. Nickens, 2017-Ohio-1448, ¶ 8 (8th Dist.) (“If the victim has insurance that reimbursed her for part or all of the loss that occurred as a result of the offender’s criminal conduct, the victim has not suffered an economic loss for the purposes of imposing 5 OHIO FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS restitution.”); see State v. Pa

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State v. Nickensgreen
ohioctapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Crime victims and insurance {¶17} If a victim maintains an insurance policy covering the damages caused by a defendant and has received insurance payments, then the “amount of restitution should be set at the amount of the deductible, not the amount of the damage.” State v. Nickens, 2017-Ohio-1448, ¶ 8 (8th Dist.) (“If the victim has insurance that reimbursed her for part or all of the loss that occurred as a result of the offender’s criminal conduct, the victim has not suffered an economic loss for the purposes of imposing 5 OHIO FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS restitution.”); see State v. Pa

11
State v. Thorntongreen
ohioctapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Crime victims and insurance {¶17} If a victim maintains an insurance policy covering the damages caused by a defendant and has received insurance payments, then the “amount of restitution should be set at the amount of the deductible, not the amount of the damage.” State v. Nickens, 2017-Ohio-1448, ¶ 8 (8th Dist.) (“If the victim has insurance that reimbursed her for part or all of the loss that occurred as a result of the offender’s criminal conduct, the victim has not suffered an economic loss for the purposes of imposing 5 OHIO FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS restitution.”); see State v. Pa

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State ex rel. Neil v. French (Slip Opinion)green
ohio · 2018 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022Neil v. French, 153 Ohio St.3d 271 , 2018-Ohio-2692, ¶ 10 (citations omitted) (discussing and applying the well-established rule that pro se litigants are held to the same standards as litigants represented by counsel). {¶ 17} Considering all the above, we find the trial court's order denying appellant's motion to compel discovery of the insurance claim file is not final and appealable.

2022Neil v. French, 153 Ohio St.3d 271 , 2018-Ohio-2692, ¶ 10 (citations omitted) (discussing and applying the well-established rule that pro se litigants are held to the same standards as litigants represented by counsel). {¶ 17} Considering all the above, we find the trial court's order denying appellant's motion to compel discovery of the insurance claim file is not final and appealable.

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Martin v. Ohio State University Foundationgreen
ohioctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Found., 139 Ohio App.3d 89, 104 (10th Dist.2000). {¶ 32} The Kamnikars' claims for fraud and negligent misrepresentation allegedly arise from the conduct of Encompass in representing that Encompass had conducted a thorough investigation of the accident before denying the Kamnikars' insurance claim and advising the Kamnikars to file a claim with their own insurance carrier.

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Alexander v. Buckeye Pipe Line Co.green
ohio · 1978 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See Alexander v. Buckeye Pipe Line Co., 53 Ohio St.2d 241 , 374 N.E.2d 146 (1978). {¶16} All parties agree that the insurance claim in this case is governed by the Property Coverages section of the Policy.

2014See Alexander v. Buckeye Pipe Line Co., 53 Ohio St.2d 241 , 374 N.E.2d 146 (1978). {¶16} All parties agree that the insurance claim in this case is governed by the Property Coverages section of the Policy.

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Blazic v. Ohio State Dental Boardgreen
ohio · 1993 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (24)

CaseCitedYears
Hoskins v. Aetna Life Insurance green
ohio · 1983
2 sentences

2011Hoskins, 6 Ohio St.3d at 276-277 , 6 OBR 337, 452 N.E.2d 1315 .

2011Hoskins, 6 Ohio St.3d at 276-277 .

21988–2011
Zoppo v. Homestead Insurance green
ohio · 1994
2 sentences

2005Co. (1994), 71 Ohio St.3d 552 , 554 , citing Staff Builders, Inc. v. Armstrong (1988), 37 Ohio St.3d 298 , 303 .

1999Co. (1994), 71 Ohio St.3d 552 , the Ohio Supreme Court stated that an insurance company acts in bad faith in processing an insurance claim when it refuses to pay the claim without predicating such refusal upon a reasonable justification.

21999–2005
State v. Martin green
ohioctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2024Crime victims and insurance {¶17} If a victim maintains an insurance policy covering the damages caused by a defendant and has received insurance payments, then the “amount of restitution should be set at the amount of the deductible, not the amount of the damage.” State v. Nickens, 2017-Ohio-1448, ¶ 8 (8th Dist.) (“If the victim has insurance that reimbursed her for part or all of the loss that occurred as a result of the offender’s criminal conduct, the victim has not suffered an economic loss for the purposes of imposing 5 OHIO FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS restitution.”); see State v. Pa

12024–2024
Allstate Ins. Co. v. Dolman, Unpublished Decision (8-11-2006) neutral
ohioctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2023Lucas No. L-05-1281, 2006-Ohio-4134 , where 11. we held the trial court committed reversal error by granting summary judgment to the insurer based on an insurance clause which was not raised or argued by the insurer, despite the policy being attached to the insurer’s motion. {¶ 32} State Farm counters the rationale underlying Dolman is not applicable as appellant had the opportunity to respond to the reconsideration of the summary judgment motion, and she filed a memorandum.

12023–2023
Ohio N. Univ. v. Charles Constr. Servs., Inc. (Slip Opinion) green
· 2018
2 sentences

2020Servs., Inc., 155 Ohio St.3d 197 , 2018-Ohio-4057 , 120 N.E.3d 762 , which hold that when “occurrence” in a commercial general liability insurance policy is defined as an “accident,” conduct within the control of an insured resulting in foreseeable damages is not covered. {¶20} In Custom Agri Systems, the Supreme Court held that an insurance claim filed by a contractor under its CGL policy for property damage caused by the contractor’s own faulty workmanship did not involve an “occurrence” such that the policy would cover the loss.

2020Servs., Inc., 155 Ohio St.3d 197 , 2018-Ohio-4057 , 120 N.E.3d 762 , which hold that when “occurrence” in a commercial general liability insurance policy is defined as an “accident,” conduct within the control of an insured resulting in foreseeable damages is not covered. {¶20} In Custom Agri Systems, the Supreme Court held that an insurance claim filed by a contractor under its CGL policy for property damage caused by the contractor’s own faulty workmanship did not involve an “occurrence” such that the policy would cover the loss.

12020–2020
State ex rel. Ohio Civ. Serv. Emps. Assn. v. State (Slip Opinion) green
ohio · 2016
2 sentences

2017Assn. v. State, 146 Ohio St.3d 315 , 2016-Ohio-478, ¶ 12 . {¶ 18} Both Count One and Four of the complaint allege that Encompass breached a duty it owed to the Kamnikars by failing to conduct a thorough investigation of the accident before denying their claim, by failing to share the results of the investigation with their counsel, and by encouraging the Kamnikars to file an insurance claim with their own insurance carrier even though such a claim was unsupported by the facts.

2017Assn. v. State, 146 Ohio St.3d 315 , 2016-Ohio-478, ¶ 12 . {¶ 18} Both Count One and Four of the complaint allege that Encompass breached a duty it owed to the Kamnikars by failing to conduct a thorough investigation of the accident before denying their claim, by failing to share the results of the investigation with their counsel, and by encouraging the Kamnikars to file an insurance claim with their own insurance carrier even though such a claim was unsupported by the facts.

12017–2017
State v. Lowe green
ohioctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2017General Emergency and Dr. Pakiela attempt to distinguish Davis on the basis that, here, the court's insurance instruction came "just moments after a highly improper suggestion by Plaintiff's counsel at the end of their rebuttal closing argument that Defendants would have acted differently 'if it was their $10 million that they are now here defending.' " (Emphasis omitted.) They assert that the court's instruction reinforced the impression that they had insurance. {¶ 72} " '[J]uries are presumed to follow the court's instructions * * *.' " Price v. KNL Custom Homes, Inc. , 2015-Ohio-436 , 28 N.

2017General Emergency and Dr. Pakiela attempt to distinguish Davis on the basis that, here, the court's insurance instruction came "just moments after a highly improper suggestion by Plaintiff's counsel at the end of their rebuttal closing argument that Defendants would have acted differently 'if it was their $10 million that they are now here defending.' " (Emphasis omitted.) They assert that the court's instruction reinforced the impression that they had insurance. {¶ 72} " '[J]uries are presumed to follow the court's instructions * * *.' " Price v. KNL Custom Homes, Inc. , 2015-Ohio-436 , 28 N.

12017–2017
Price v. KNL Custom Homes, Inc. neutral
ohioctapp · 2015
1 sentence

2017General Emergency and Dr. Pakiela attempt to distinguish Davis on the basis that, here, the court's insurance instruction came "just moments after a highly improper suggestion by Plaintiff's counsel at the end of their rebuttal closing argument that Defendants would have acted differently 'if it was their $10 million that they are now here defending.' " (Emphasis omitted.) They assert that the court's instruction reinforced the impression that they had insurance. {¶ 72} " '[J]uries are presumed to follow the court's instructions * * *.' " Price v. KNL Custom Homes, Inc. , 2015-Ohio-436 , 28 N.

12017–2017
Dennis v. State Farm Insurance green
ohioctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2016Co., 143 Ohio App.3d 196, 204 , 757 N.E.2d 849 (7th Dist.2001) (regarding relevancy of the requested deposition of claims adjuster).

2016Co., 143 Ohio App.3d 196, 204 , 757 N.E.2d 849 (7th Dist.2001) (regarding relevancy of the requested deposition of claims adjuster).

12016–2016
LeForge v. Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance green
ohioctapp · 1992
2 sentences

2011Co. (1992), 82 Ohio App.3d 692, 700 , 612 N.E.2d 1318 . {¶ 40} However, not every denial of an insurance claim exposes an insurance company to liability in tort.

2011Co. (1992), 82 Ohio App.3d 692, 700 . {¶40} However, not every denial of an insurance claim exposes an insurance company to liability in tort.

12011–2011
Buckeye Union Insurance v. Consolidated Stores Corp. green
ohioctapp · 1990
1 sentence

2011The court then found that since the lease agreement “did not specifically assess to either party the loss occasioned from an ‘other casualty,’ * * * [the loss] was to be borne by the party, under the insurance clause, which was required to obtain insurance coverage against such damage, to wit: the lessor, * * * (and therefore its subrogee * * *).” Id.

12011–2011
Preferred Risk Insurance v. Gill green
ohio · 1987
1 sentence

2010Concluding that settling an insurance claim is an act of contract interpretation and that a settlement may be properly refused in certain circumstances, the court declined to infer intent to injure in the case, holding that it would “not place failure to settle an insurance claim on the[] same plane” as murder and molestation, which “do not enjoy similar sometime rectitude.” Id.

12010–2010
Gearing v. Nationwide Insurance green
ohio · 1996
2 sentences

2010He accordingly concluded that it would be improper to extend the doctrine of inferred intent to torts that were based upon a bad-faith refusal to settle an insurance claim. {¶ 46} Disagreeing with Justice Pfeifer’s reasoning, Justice Cook argued that Gearing, 76 Ohio St.3d 34 , 665 N.E.2d 1115 , provided an effective means for analyzing coverage issues regarding a wide variety of intentional torts.

2010He accordingly concluded that it would be improper to extend the doctrine of inferred intent to torts that were based upon a bad-faith refusal to settle an insurance claim. {¶ 46} Disagreeing with Justice Pfeifer’s reasoning, Justice Cook argued that Gearing, 76 Ohio St.3d 34 , 665 N.E.2d 1115 , provided an effective means for analyzing coverage issues regarding a wide variety of intentional torts.

12010–2010
State v. Heyman, Unpublished Decision (10-14-2005) neutral
ohioctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2008No. S-04-016, 2005-Ohio-5565 , 2005 WL 2694833 , ¶ 7-8. {¶ 5} On April 4, 2001, as the investigation was proceeding, appellants filed an insurance claim for their loss under the fire policy issued by appellee.

12008–2008
C. E. Morris Co. v. Foley Construction Co. green
ohio · 1978
2 sentences

2007Morris Co. v. Foley Const. Co. (1978), 54 Ohio St.2d 279 , 376 N.E.2d 578 , syllabus. {¶ 28} Appellant argues that the insurance requirement was a condition precedent to the validity of the contract. "[A] condition precedent is one that is to be performed before the agreement becomes effective.

2007Morris Co. v. Foley Const. Co. (1978), 54 Ohio St.2d 279 , 376 N.E.2d 578 , syllabus. {¶ 28} Appellant argues that the insurance requirement was a condition precedent to the validity of the contract. "[A] condition precedent is one that is to be performed before the agreement becomes effective.

12007–2007
Roselawn Chiropractic Center, Inc. v. Allstate Insurance neutral
ohioctapp · 2005
12006–2006
Rigby v. Lake County green
ohio · 1991
12006–2006
Staff Builders, Inc. v. Armstrong green
ohio · 1988
12005–2005
Scott-Pontzer v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance green
ohio · 1999
12003–2003
Boone v. Vanliner Insurance green
ohio · 2001
12003–2003
Brzeczek v. Standard Oil Co. green
ohioctapp · 1982
12002–2002
Estate of Barbieri v. Evans green
ohioctapp · 1998
12001–2001
Helmick v. Republic-Franklin Insurance green
ohio · 1988
11990–1990
Kaczmarck v. La Perriere green
mich · 1953
11961–1961

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