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Novartis Settles Lawsuit with Lacks' Estate

Novartis has settled a lawsuit over the use of Henrietta Lacks' cells, taken without consent in 1951.
WHO: Novartis, Henrietta Lacks' estate
WHAT: Settlement of a lawsuit regarding the use of HeLa cells
WHEN: Feb 26, 2026 at 7:55 PM ET
WHERE: Maryland
WHY: To resolve allegations of unjust profit from Lacks' cells
Sources (1): The Independent

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