Law360 Publishes Dilworth Paxson Analysis on Harvard University’s recent $53 million settlement

Law360 published an article by Christina Strong examining Harvard University’s recent $53 million settlement of a lawsuit over the theft and sale of donated body parts from its medical school morgue. The article explores how the state’s Uniform Anatomical Gift Act grants good-faith immunity to anatomical donation stakeholders only when certain conditions are met, and why the settlement underscores the legal and reputational risks facing institutions, donation programs, and others who handle donated remains. The piece also highlights the importance of oversight and compliance in honoring donors’ wishes.

Read the article on Law360 (subscription required).