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 agrees to pay millions after morgue manager sold body parts

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CBS Published 19 August 2026

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.

Euronews Published 19 August 2026

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.

BBC Published 19 August 2026

Harvard agrees to pay millions after morgue manager sold body parts

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