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Harvard Agrees to $53 Million Morgue Settlement

Harvard University has agreed to pay $53 million to settle lawsuits by families who alleged Harvard Medical School mishandled donated remains of loved ones after a former morgue manager sold body parts. A Boston state court judge gave preliminary approval to the settlement on Tuesday, and Harvard said distributing funds is expected to take several months.

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Harvard to pay $53 million after morgue manager sold body parts

Harvard University has agreed to pay $53 million to resolve lawsuits by families alleging it mishandled the bodies of loved ones donated to its medical school.

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Harvard agrees to pay $53 million after former morgue manager sold donated body parts

A Boston state court judge gave preliminary approval to the settlement on Tuesday, according to US media, with Harvard saying the distribution of funds is expected to take several months.

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Harvard agrees to pay millions after morgue manager sold body partsBBC News – World
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