Harvard Morgue
Harvard Morgue
Amount variesDeadline December 9, 2026Proof of purchase required
Harvard agreed to a $53 million settlement with families of people who donated their bodies to its anatomical gift program.
The lawsuit alleges family members suffered emotional distress and uncertainty about what happened to loved ones' remains. The $53 million settlement covers family members of donors whose bodies left the Harvard Morgue between January 1, 2003 and March 31, 2023, with cash payments available through a claim form.
Who can claim
- Spouse, domestic partner, child, parent, sibling
- Grandchild of a donor (2018-2023 donations)
- Or person named in the donor's gift instrument
- Remains left morgue 01/01/2003 - 03/31/2023
Information sourced from the official settlement website and court documents; payments and eligibility are determined by the settlement administrator. Rightful is not a law firm — you file your own claims and keep 100% of your payout.