On April 15th, 2021, the New England Cord Blood Bank (NECBB) was sued for alleged negligence in the handling of a cord blood donation. The lawsuit was filed by the family of a baby who died shortly after birth due to a rare genetic disorder. The family alleges that the cord blood donation was mishandled by NECBB, resulting in the baby’s death.
The lawsuit claims that NECBB failed to properly screen the cord blood donation for the rare genetic disorder, which could have been detected prior to the baby’s birth. The family also alleges that NECBB failed to properly store the cord blood donation, resulting in the deterioration of the cells. The lawsuit seeks damages for the family’s emotional distress and medical expenses.
NECBB has denied the allegations and stated that they followed all applicable standards and regulations in the handling of the cord blood donation. They also stated that the cord blood donation was properly screened and stored.
This lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal issues for NECBB. In 2019, the company was sued for allegedly failing to properly screen and store cord blood donations. In 2020, the company was sued for allegedly failing to properly store cord blood donations, resulting in the deterioration of the cells.
The outcome of this lawsuit is yet to be determined. However, it serves as a reminder of the importance of proper screening and storage of cord blood donations. It is essential that cord blood banks adhere to the highest standards of safety and quality in order to ensure the safety of the donations and the health of the recipients.
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