Henrietta Lacks' Family Reaches Settlement in Thermo Fisher Lawsuit

The family of Henrietta Lacks has reached a settlement in their lawsuit against Thermo Fisher over the unauthorized use of Lacks' cells in scientific research. Lacks' cells, known as HeLa cells, were taken without her consent in the 1950s and have since played a crucial role in advancing medical research in various fields. The terms of the settlement are confidential, and both parties are pleased to have resolved the matter outside of court. Lacks' story highlights the historical mistreatment of Black individuals in the medical system.