Sperm

$2.3 Million Awarded in Dog Sperm Bank Malfunction Lawsuit

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Columbus, Ohio – In an unusual case highlighting the specialized world of canine genetics preservation, a local dog sperm bank faced difficulties after a malfunction led to significant losses for dog breeders. The event triggered a multi-year legal battle resulting in a substantial financial settlement this month. The controversy began in 2018 when a refrigeration unit at one of Columbus’ dog sperm banks failed. The unit, crucial for preserving viable dog semen, did not maintain the necessary low temperatures. As a result, the samples, collected from top-ranked, award-winning dogs, became unusable. These specimens were of … Read more

Connecticut Woman Discovers 22 Half-Siblings After Fertility Clinic Scandal Unveils Doctor’s Use of Own Sperm

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New Haven, Connecticut – A fertility doctor in New Haven is facing a lawsuit filed by a Connecticut woman and her mother, who allege that the doctor used his own sperm during insemination procedures in the 1980s. Janine Pierson, the woman who initiated the lawsuit, expressed her concern about the potential number of half-siblings that may exist due to the doctor’s actions. Pierson, who grew up as an only child, became curious about her father’s heritage and decided to take a DNA test. To her surprise, the test revealed 19 half-siblings, which has since grown … Read more