Major Embryo Shipping Company Halts Business in Alabama

Last Updated on February 24, 2024 by Robert C. Hoopes

Cryoport Halts Business in Alabama Following Supreme Court Ruling

Cryoport, a leading embryo shipping company, has announced a temporary pause in its business operations in Alabama. This decision comes in response to a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that declared frozen embryos as children.

In an email sent to an Alabama fertility clinic, Cryoport stated that they will be halting all activity in the state until further notice. As a result, the company will not be able to assist with scheduled embryo shipments and will instead offer refunds to affected customers.

The Supreme Court ruling has already had significant repercussions in the state, with three clinics in Alabama pausing fertility care services as they evaluate the legal implications for both patients and clinics. The ruling stemmed from a case involving several couples whose frozen embryos were accidentally destroyed at a clinic in Mobile. This led to the decision that clinics could potentially be held liable for wrongful death claims in similar incidents.

The uncertainty caused by the ruling has prompted Cryoport to take a cautious approach in Alabama, choosing to pause their operations until the legal landscape becomes clearer. This decision underscores the far-reaching impact of the Supreme Court ruling on the fertility industry in the state.

Affected customers can expect to receive refunds for their scheduled shipments, while clinics continue to assess the implications of the ruling on their services. The future of embryo shipping in Alabama remains uncertain as stakeholders navigate the legal ramifications of the recent court decision.