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Attorney Ben Crump, at right, stands with members of Henrietta Lacks' family at a May 2022 news conference. From second right is Lacks' son, Lawrence Lacks, and her grandsons, Alfred Carter Jr. and Ron Lacks. (The Daily Record file photo)
Nov 17, 2022

Henrietta Lacks’ estate will amend complaint, delaying decision in lawsuit

The family of Henrietta Lacks will file an amended complaint against a biotech company accused of profiting off her "immortal" cell line, putting off a long-awaited decision over the fate of the lawsuit.

Attorney Ben Crump, at right, stands with members of Henrietta Lacks' family at a May 2022 news conference. From second right is Lacks' son, Lawrence Lacks, and her grandsons, Alfred Carter Jr. and Ron Lacks. (The Daily Record file photo)
May 17, 2022

Judge weighing motion to dismiss lawsuit brought by Henrietta Lacks’ estate

Timing is critical to whether a lawsuit over the use of cells taken from Henrietta Lacks over 70 years ago will be able to continue in federal court.

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Oct 17, 2016

These Md. companies are participating in the ‘cancer moonshot’

Maryland-based companies and organizations of all sizes are contributing to the national initiative to end cancer. More than 70 commitments to new actions, such as funding additional research, making new […]