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Fertility Doctor Accused of Secretly Impregnating Patient with Own Sperm

A lawsuit has been filed against a former Harvard Medical School professor and founder of a prominent fertility clinic, Dr. Merle Berger, alleging that he secretly impregnated a patient in 1980 using his own sperm instead of an anonymous donor as promised. The patient's daughter discovered the truth after conducting a DNA test earlier this year. The lawsuit seeks damages for the alleged misconduct. Similar cases involving fertility doctors using their own sperm have been reported in the past.

via Yahoo News|

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"Harvard Medical School Professor Accused of Secretly Impregnating Patient with Own Sperm"

A lawsuit has been filed against Dr. Merle Berger, a prominent Boston fertility doctor, accusing him of secretly impregnating a patient with his own sperm instead of an anonymous donor's as promised. The patient's daughter discovered the truth through at-home DNA tests and found out that Berger was her biological father. The lawsuit alleges that the doctor intentionally violated the patient's consent and wishes. This case is part of a growing trend of fertility fraud lawsuits in the US. Berger's attorneys deny the allegations, but the claimant fears that other patients may have been similarly violated.

via The Guardian US|

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Boston IVF Founder Accused of Secretly Impregnating Patient with His Own Sperm

Dr. Merle Berger, founder of Boston IVF and former Harvard Medical School professor, has been sued by a former patient who alleges that he secretly impregnated her with his own sperm over 40 years ago. The patient visited Berger for fertility services in 1980 and claims that he used his own sperm instead of the agreed-upon donor. The patient's daughter discovered the truth through DNA testing. Berger's lawyer denies the allegations, stating that they have no legal or factual merit and will be disproven in court.

via CBS Boston|

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