Alabama Supreme Court upholds frozen embryos as children under state law, allowing wrongful death lawsuits.
Alabama Supreme Court refuses to revisit its decision classifying frozen embryos as children under state law, upholding previous ruling that granted three couples permission to pursue wrongful death lawsuits for destroyed embryos. The decision led to fertility clinics halting services, but later resumed after state lawmakers approved legislation shielding providers from civil lawsuits. Some medical professionals argue the ruling still casts uncertainty over the medical community.
May 03, 2024
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