Johnston v. Akron Center for Reproductive Health, Inc.

Appellant, Arlita R. Johnston, is the Administratrix of the estate of Robin Wells (Administratrix). Robin Wells died as a result of services rendered by the Akron Center for Reproductive Health, Inc (Akron Center). A suit was filed by Administratrix against Akron Center which resulted in a judgment against Akron Center in the amount of $1,363,000. This judgment was reduced by $550,000 to reflect settlements that had been made with other defendants in the suit.

The Administratrix procured an assignment with the Akron Center. Thus, she became the assignee of the rights of Akron Center in its…