In Re Estate of Barnett-Clardy, 08ap-386 (11-25-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Appellant, Robert Barnett, appeals from a judgment of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division. For the following reasons, we affirm.

{¶ 2} On May 29, 2003, Yhasmin Barnett-Clardy died as a result of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. In order to assert wrongful death and survivorship claims against Yhasmin's medical providers, Adam Rinehart applied for authority to administer Yhasmin's estate. The trial court appointed Rinehart administrator, and it authorized him to enter into a contingent fee agreement with attorneys hired to represent the estate in the medical…