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DILLON v. FARMERS INS. OF COLUMBUS, INC.

No. 2014-0451.

145 Ohio St.3d 133 (2015)

2015-Ohio-5407

DILLON ET AL., APPELLEES, v. FARMERS INSURANCE OF COLUMBUS, INC., APPELLANT.

Supreme Court of Ohio.

Decided December 29, 2015.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Pomerene, Burns & Skelton, James M. Skelton , Robert A. Skelton , and Joseph R. Skelton , for appellees.

Smith, Rolfes & Skavdahl Co., L.P.A., Thomas F. Glassman , Mathew J. Smith , and Andrew L. Smith , for appellant.

Dinkler Pregon, L.L.C., Jamey T. Pregon , and Lynnete Dinkler , urging reversal for amicus curiae Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys.

Thompson Hine, L.L.P., Stephanie M. Chmiel , and Elizabeth B. Wright ; and Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton, L.L.P., Adam H. Charnes , and Chris W. Haaf , urging affirmance for amicus curiae Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers.

Traska Kimbrell, Ltd., and Peter D. Traska , urging affirmance for amici curiae Automotive Education Policy Institute and Choice Auto Body Repair Association.

Willis & Willis Co., L.P.A., and Todd L. Willis , urging affirmance for amicus curiae Ohio Association for Justice.

{¶ 1} In this appeal, we address whether an insurer engages in a "consumer transaction" as defined in the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act, R.C. Chapter 1345 ("CSPA"), when it issues a repair estimate in relation to its policyholder's claim for motor-vehicle damage. We hold that the insurer does not become a party...

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