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UPDATED Aug 19, 2026 at 10:06 PM ET
Aug 18, 2026 at 9:06 PM ET
Harvard settles $53M stolen body parts lawsuit
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Harvard University agreed to a $53 million class-action settlement for families whose donated body parts were sold.
WHO: Harvard University
WHAT: Settled a class-action lawsuit for $53 million over stolen donated body parts sold by a former Harvard Medical School employee
WHEN: Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 9:56 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The settlement resolves a class-action lawsuit tied to donated body parts being taken and sold without donor or family permission.
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