Harvard Settles Body Parts Theft Case for $53 Million
Harvard University has agreed to pay $53 million to settle lawsuits from families who accuse the university of negligence in handling bodies donated for medical research. The former manager of the Harvard Medical School mortuary, Cedric Lodge, was convicted of stealing and selling body parts including heads, brains, skin, and hands on the black market. The settlement includes financial compensation and a statement to affected families, as well as an annual scholarship for medical students in honor of donors.33 sourcesSee all sources