Scandal Unveiled: Harvard's Morgue Misdeeds Haunt Ivy League Giant

Harvard University faces legal action over mishandling donated bodies, as court revives lawsuits against former morgue manager Cedric Lodge's illicit body parts scheme. The legal ruling highlights negligence and systemic failures in protecting donated cadavers, sparking a legal battle with impacted families demanding accountability and transparency from the esteemed institution.

In a significant legal development, Harvard University faces a renewed legal battle as Massachusetts' top court has ruled in favor of families alleging gross mishandling of donated bodies by its medical school.

The allegations center on ex-morgue manager Cedric Lodge, who, according to prosecutors, devised a scheme to sell body parts on the black market.

This ruling reignites the lawsuits, underscoring failure in oversight and addressing institutional accountability, pushing Harvard into a defensive stance as it combats serious accusations of negligence.

(With inputs from agencies.)