Wrongful Death Lawsuit For Death Of An Embryo
A judge has recently set a precedent by allowing a couple to file a wrongful death lawsuit for the destruction of a frozen embryo that was to be used for treatment. The embryo was discarded by the Center for Human Reproduction following mis-communication. The center apologized to the plaintiffs, Mr. Parrish and Ms. Miller, and offered a free course of treatment.However, the couple continued to press charges for their disappointment. The judge’s recent decision to accept the case as a wrongful death case has rocked the medical and legal world. The decision is likely to be overturned, but in the meantime the opinions of professionals and the public over the judge’s decision is very mixed.
One expert stated, "All that rhetoric, and the ability to manipulate and understand more about developing embryos and fetuses - it pushes back in people's minds the point at which we should be thinking about this as a person and not a thing." The judge had written, "Philosophers and theologians may debate but there is no doubt in the mind of the Illinois legislature when life begins. It begins at conception."
Robert Schenken, president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, estimates there are 400,000 to 500,000 frozen embryos in the US. He stated, “It makes everyone nervous. If the embryo is considered human life when it's first developed, that puts the clinic and lab director at obvious risk. Laboratory mistakes happen.... Even though it's a state law, the implications are very important for all clinics that perform in vitro."
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