Judge allows lawsuit on alleged illegal inmate organ harvesting

April 11, 2025, 3:21 pm

A state judge ruled that a lawsuit alleging the illegal harvesting of organs from deceased inmates in Alabama can proceed. The case, brought by families who claim that state officials permitted unauthorized research practices at UAB, raises deep ethical and legal questions regarding inmate rights and medical consent. The decision to move forward with the lawsuit intensifies scrutiny of the correctional system's practices and signals a potential shift toward greater accountability in handling medical procedures involving prisoners.

torontosun.com / Lawsuit alleging Alabama officials illegally harvested inmates’ organs can proceed, judge rules

A state judge ruled that a lawsuit by eight families alleging Alabama prisons illegally harvested organs from deceased inmates can move forward, claiming the state allowed UAB to study the practice.

winnipegfreepress.com / Lawsuit alleging Alabama officials illegally harvested inmates’ organs can proceed, judge rules

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