Average Value of CooperSurgical Defective IVF Culture Media Lawsuit

People resort to IVF treatment when they cannot conceive the traditional way. For most, IVF is the only path towards becoming biological parents. When you decided to go through with the treatment, you were likely aware of the success rates and that some embryos would simply not thrive; however, no one could have prepared you for losing all of your embryos because of a defective product.

CooperSurgical is responsible for the culture media used to ensure that embryos develop. Under the concept of product liability, CooperSurgical has a duty to ensure that their culture media is safe to be used in IVF. They must ensure that the culture media is safe to use before making it available to IVF clinics. By failing to identify the issue, then the company negligently made defective culture media available to clinics and is liable for all lost embryos – and for the damages suffered by hopeful couples.

If you are unsure of your right to sue, please do not hesitate to reach out to the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way.

Every claim is different, so there isn’t really a one-fits all answer to this question. The categories of compensation available for these claims can include the following:

• All medical costs (including costs associated with therapy and mental health services)
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages
• Legal costs

For most couples, resorting to IVF is the only chance that they have to become biological parents. Although these couples may not suffer any physical injuries as a result of the negligence of CooperSurgical, they are likely to suffer significant pain and suffering due to the loss of their embryos – and of the chance to every become biological parents. Although some might be able to overcome this, others might find themselves struggling mentally and emotionally for the rest of their lives.

Our legal team understands how difficult this entire situation is for affected claimants. Our team is committed to handling these claims effectively and getting claimants the maximum recovery available for each of their claims. Whether our team has to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can trust that our team will do everything necessary to get you the payout that you are owed.

How much can I receive for my CooperSurgical case if I lost my embryos? This answer to this question will be different for each claimant. Some important factors to consider include the following:

• The number of embryos that were lost because of the defective culture media
• Whether this was the only chance for the claimants to be biological parents
• The pain and suffering caused by the loss of the embryos (this can include depression, anxiety, fear, post-traumatic stress, panic, and more)
• The costs incurred associated with the pain and suffering (therapy, counseling, etc.)
• Whether the defendant is determined to have been grossly negligent (this determines punitive damages)

To determine the possible value of your claim, you must speak with an experienced IVF defective culture media lawsuit lawyer as soon as possible.

In general, cases surrounding issues with IVF in which embryos are ultimately lost tend to be high value cases. Although we can review past settlement values, it can be difficult – and even misleading – to try to place an average value on these types of cases.

Let’s consider this example: In 2018, an IVF clinic in San Francisco lost approximately 3,500 eggs/embryos due to a defective cryogenic storage tank. The case reached a close in 2021, when jurors awarded the affected the affected claimants nearly $15 million – this was divided between three women and a married couple. Reportedly, this verdict is among the first to place a value on embryos/eggs and award damages publicly, as most fertility lawsuits are settled out of court. Because of this, there are not many other examples to review.

These cases can be worth anywhere from $5 million to up to $20 million – and sometimes even more. It depends on the number of defendants involved in the case (in class action lawsuits). For more information about the possible value of your defective IVF culture media lawsuit against CooperSurgical, contact us today.

In addition to determining the possible value of your claim, it is essential to determine the time that you have to file your claim. After all, if you fail to file your claim on time, you could lose your right to sue entirely – so you would risk not receiving any form of compensation. In California, these claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. This means that claimants only have two years to file their claims. In other states, these claims are subject to different deadlines (which can be anywhere from one year to six years, for example). To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the time that you have to file your claim, contact us today.

The defective IVF culture media has resulted in people losing their only chance at becoming biological parents. Unfortunately, this is not the first time that something like this has happened. Considering how severe the losses are, it is important that liable entities are held accountable for their negligent actions. Here at our law firm, our IVF oil defect lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need. Whether you simply want information on average case values or you are looking to start the legal process, our team can help you.

We are proud to offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our expert IVF culture media defect lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns – making sure that you have access to all the information that you need to either start or continue your claim.

We offer a Zero-Fee Guarantee, so you will never have to worry about paying upfront legal costs. Additionally, our team works on contingency, so our clients will not be responsible for legal costs if they do not win their claims.

If you are ready to explore your legal options, contact us today.

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