Attorney Bryan Lentz of our firm secured a major legal victory in the ongoing case against Harvard University, where families allege that human body parts donated to Harvard Medical School were stolen and sold by a former morgue manager. A federal judge ruled that Harvard must face the lawsuits, rejecting the university’s attempt to avoid responsibility for the shocking misconduct that took place under its watch.

This ruling sends a clear message: institutions are not above accountability. Lentz successfully argued that Harvard had a duty to safeguard the remains entrusted to it and that its oversight failures demand a full hearing in court. The decision allows the families’ claims to move forward, marking an important step toward justice in one of the most disturbing scandals in recent memory.

The lawsuits claim that a longtime morgue manager illegally sold donated body parts for profit — a betrayal of families who believed their loved ones’ remains would be used for education and research. The court’s decision highlights both the gravity of the violations and Harvard’s potential liability for allowing this to happen.

Bryan Lentz’s work in this case demonstrates our firm’s commitment to standing up for victims and challenging powerful institutions when accountability is at stake. This ruling is not just a legal milestone — it’s a step toward restoring dignity and trust for the affected families.

Read more in Reuters’ coverage of the case.