Private Law Theory

CONCLUSION
In vitro fertilization malpractice claims are varied, with the most common issues involving embryology laboratory processes and genetic testing errors. Some errors may be avoidable with increased vigilance and implementation of stringent laboratory and clinical guidelines. Understanding jurisdiction-specific legislation and court processes may also assist IVF providers in navigating the malpractice litigation process.

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Jeremy Applebaum, Leigh Ann Humphries, Mary Ellen Nepps, Dara S Berger and Kathleen O’Neill, Malpractice litigation surrounding in vitro fertilization in the United States: a legal literature review, 119(4) Fertility and Sterility 572-580 (April 2023).