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Couple Sues OHSU for $15M Over Fertility Treatment Mistake

12/31/2025

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The couple filed a lawsuit against Oregon Health Science University (OHSU) for over $15 million after discovering their daughter was conceived during fertility treatment in 1980.
DNA testing in 2023 confirmed the father is not biologically related to the child.
The suit alleges OHSU failed to maintain custody of sperm samples, potentially exposing the family to health risks, and seeks $7 million.

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Story summary

The couple filed a lawsuit against Oregon Health Science University (OHSU) for over $15 million after discovering their daughter was conceived during fertility treatment in 1980.
DNA testing in 2023 confirmed the father is not biologically related to the child.
The suit alleges OHSU failed to maintain custody of sperm samples, potentially exposing the family to health risks, and seeks $7 million.