Kostelnik v. Helper

[This decision has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 96 Ohio St.3d 1.] KOSTELNIK, EXR., APPELLANT, v. HELPER ET AL., APPELLEES. [Cite as Kostelnik v. Helper,

2002-Ohio-2985.] Civil actions—Wrongful death—Settlement agreement not enforceable, when. (No. 2000-2236—Submitted December 12, 2001—Decided July 3, 2002.) APPEAL from the Court of Appeals for Cuyahoga County, No. 76809. __________________ LUNDBERG STRATTON, J. {¶1} On June 9, 1995, appellant, Michael R. Kostelnik, Jr., as executor of the estate of Jacqueline M. Kostelnik, filed a wrongful-death action against appellee Steven D.…