Your Embryos Were
Entrusted to Them.
They Failed.
Contaminated culture media from CooperSurgical damaged and destroyed embryos at fertility clinics across the country. Cryogenic tank failures have wiped out frozen embryo reserves built through years of painful and expensive IVF treatment. Attorneys handling IVF lawsuits and fertility clinic settlements are reviewing claims nationwide — and you owe nothing unless compensation is recovered.
Litigation Status
Contaminated. Failed.
Unaccountable — Until Now.
CooperSurgical distributed embryo culture media contaminated with a compound toxic to developing embryos. Cryogenic storage failures at multiple clinics destroyed frozen embryo reserves overnight. Both cases represent documented, actionable harm — and attorneys are building claims across both fronts.
CooperSurgical's LifeGlobal and EmbryoGlue culture media products were found to be contaminated with TMTB — trimethylboron — a compound toxic to human embryos. Clinics using the affected lots reported sharply elevated rates of failed fertilization and arrested embryo development. Lawsuits are being pursued against CooperSurgical by couples whose IVF cycles were compromised.
Tank failures at Pacific Fertility Center in San Francisco and University Hospitals in Cleveland — among others — destroyed thousands of frozen embryos and eggs that couples had stored after completing IVF. These incidents resulted in multimillion-dollar settlements and established the legal framework for ongoing cryogenic failure claims nationwide.
Attorneys in this network handle IVF lawsuits and fertility clinic settlement claims on pure contingency. No retainer. No hourly billing. No upfront fees. If no compensation is recovered on your behalf, you owe nothing — period.
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Incidents & Legal Theories
What IVF Lawsuits
Are Built On
IVF lawsuits proceed on multiple theories — defective medical products, fertility clinic negligence, storage facility failures, and informed consent violations. Each path depends on the specific circumstances of your case. A connected attorney will assess which applies at no cost.
CooperSurgical Culture Media Lawsuit — TMTB Contamination Claims
CooperSurgical's LifeGlobal Group culture media — used to maintain and develop embryos during IVF — was distributed to fertility clinics across the United States while containing trimethylboron (TMTB), a substance toxic to embryonic development. Affected lots were linked to sharply increased rates of embryo arrest, failed transfers, and total cycle failure at clinics that had no prior history of such outcomes. CooperSurgical faces product liability claims from couples whose embryos were lost or degraded as a result.
Cryogenic Tank Failure Lawsuit — Frozen Embryo & Egg Storage Loss
Liquid nitrogen storage tanks used to preserve frozen embryos, eggs, and sperm are subject to equipment failure, alarm malfunction, and inadequate monitoring protocols. When temperature loss occurs and biological material is destroyed, claims may be brought against the fertility clinic responsible for storage, the tank manufacturer, and any maintenance or monitoring service involved. Cryogenic failure litigation has produced substantial settlements at multiple named facilities.
IVF Lab Error & Embryo Destruction Through Negligent Handling
Errors in the IVF laboratory — improper incubation conditions, contamination from lab equipment, mislabeled dishes, incorrect culture solutions, or protocol deviations — can result in embryo damage or loss that is entirely preventable. Fertility clinics owe patients a high standard of care in embryo handling. When that standard is breached and embryos are destroyed, the clinic is liable for the resulting harm and the cost of additional treatment required.
Embryo Mix-Up & Wrong Embryo Transfer — Identity Error Claims
Embryo mix-ups — in which another couple's embryo is transferred due to labeling or identification failures — represent among the most serious errors in reproductive medicine. These cases involve not only the physical and emotional toll on the intended parents but may raise complex parentage questions if a pregnancy results. Claims for negligence, emotional distress, and violation of informed consent have been successfully pursued in embryo identity error cases.
Failed IVF Cycles & Loss of Reproductive Opportunity
When fertility clinic negligence or a defective product causes IVF cycles to fail — consuming stored embryos, requiring additional retrieval procedures, or eliminating a patient's remaining reproductive window — courts have recognized claims for loss of reproductive opportunity. These claims account for the financial cost of failed cycles, the physical toll of repeated procedures, and the permanent loss of the chance to have a biological child.
Informed Consent & Disclosure Failures in IVF Treatment
Fertility clinics are required to disclose material risks of IVF procedures, including the risk of embryo loss, the limitations of storage systems, and known issues with the products and protocols used in treatment. Clinics that used CooperSurgical's contaminated media without informing patients of the known contamination issue, or that failed to disclose cryogenic equipment problems before relying on that equipment to store embryos, face informed consent liability in addition to negligence claims.
Eligibility
Signs Your Situation
May Support a Claim
The core question is whether embryos you created through IVF were lost, damaged, or destroyed due to a clinic's negligence, a defective product, or a storage failure. A connected attorney makes the final determination at no cost.
Your IVF cycle failed or your embryos were destroyed after the clinic used CooperSurgical culture media in 2023 or 2024
If you underwent IVF procedures at a clinic using LifeGlobal or EmbryoGlue media during the period of documented TMTB contamination and experienced unexpected fertilization failure, arrested embryo development, or complete cycle failure, your case may be directly connected to the CooperSurgical lawsuit. A connected attorney can investigate the media used during your cycle at no cost.
Your frozen embryos or eggs were destroyed in a cryogenic storage failure at your fertility clinic
If a liquid nitrogen tank malfunction, temperature excursion, or monitoring failure at your clinic resulted in the loss of your stored frozen embryos or eggs, you may have a viable cryogenic storage failure lawsuit. These claims can be pursued against the clinic, the tank manufacturer, or both, depending on the root cause of the failure.
You experienced unexpected embryo loss or a dramatic drop in embryo quality with no clear explanation from your clinic
If a clinic cited unexplained poor embryo quality, unusual fertilization failure, or uncharacteristic cycle outcomes during a period when CooperSurgical's contaminated media was in use — but did not proactively inform you of the contamination — the clinic may have failed its disclosure obligations in addition to any product liability exposure against CooperSurgical.
A lab error, handling mistake, or protocol violation at your fertility clinic resulted in damaged or destroyed embryos
Embryo damage caused by preventable lab errors — incorrect culture conditions, contaminated equipment, mislabeled specimens, or deviations from standard protocols — constitutes actionable negligence. A connected attorney can evaluate whether your clinic's conduct fell below the applicable standard of care at no cost.
You were transferred an embryo that may not have been yours, or learned of an embryo identity error at your clinic
Embryo mix-up claims are among the most serious in fertility litigation. If you have reason to believe an embryo identity error occurred — including an unexpected genetic result, a clinic's disclosure of a labeling error, or a resulting pregnancy with unexpected genetic characteristics — a connected attorney can evaluate the situation immediately and confidentially.
The harm to your embryos occurred within the applicable statute of limitations window
Statutes of limitation for IVF lawsuits vary by state — typically two to three years from the date of harm or discovery. For CooperSurgical contamination claims, the clock may run from when your clinic was notified of the affected media lots. A connected attorney can confirm your exact deadline at no cost.
How It Works
No Upfront Costs.
Your Case, Handled.
Attorneys in this network manage the complete IVF lawsuit or fertility clinic settlement process from evaluation through resolution. Your role is sharing your history — they handle the investigation, the filings, and the fight.
Free Confidential Evaluation
A connected attorney reviews your IVF history, the clinic involved, and the harm you experienced — whether a CooperSurgical contamination claim, a storage failure, or a lab error. You'll quickly learn whether your situation supports a viable claim at no cost or obligation.
Medical Records & Lab Documentation
IVF cycle records, embryology lab reports, culture media lot numbers, storage monitoring logs, clinic communications, and expert review are gathered to establish both the negligence and the full extent of your documented harm — the evidentiary foundation of your case.
Filing Against the Responsible Party
Your IVF lawsuit is filed against CooperSurgical, the fertility clinic, the tank manufacturer, or the appropriate combination of defendants — under product liability, negligence, and informed consent theories built on the specific facts of your case.
Settlement or Resolution
Attorneys in this network collect a contingency fee only from your recovery. There is nothing to pay at any point in the process — no retainer, no hourly billing, no upfront fees of any kind.
From Those Who Filed
Their Words
"We spent four years and $80,000 getting to our frozen embryo transfer. Every single one failed that cycle. We found out later the clinic had been using CooperSurgical media. Nobody told us a thing."
"We got a letter saying there had been a 'temperature event' at the storage facility. Our embryos were gone. That was everything we had left. The free case review was the first step toward holding them accountable."
"After three successful embryo retrievals with no issues, our fourth cycle was a total failure — zero usable embryos. The clinic offered no explanation. A connected attorney found CooperSurgical media had been used for all of those procedures."
Common Questions
What You Need to Know
Yes. CooperSurgical faces active lawsuits and settlement claims alleging its LifeGlobal and EmbryoGlue culture media products were contaminated with TMTB — a compound toxic to developing embryos — and distributed to fertility clinics across the United States. Couples who experienced unexpected embryo failure or destruction during IVF cycles using these products may have viable claims. Submit your information for a free evaluation to find out if your situation qualifies.
Potentially yes. When a fertility clinic's negligence — equipment failure, lab error, protocol violations, or storage mismanagement — results in the loss or destruction of embryos, the clinic may be liable for those damages. Courts have recognized claims for loss of reproductive opportunity, emotional distress, and the financial cost of additional IVF cycles. A connected attorney can evaluate the specific conduct of your clinic at no cost.
Cryogenic tank failure lawsuits arise when a liquid nitrogen storage tank malfunctions — causing temperatures to rise and destroying the frozen embryos, eggs, or sperm stored inside. Claims may be filed against the fertility clinic, the tank manufacturer, or both. Notable incidents at Pacific Fertility Center and University Hospitals established precedent for these claims. Attorneys in this network are reviewing cryogenic storage failure claims nationwide at no cost.
IVF lawsuit and fertility clinic settlement values depend on the type of harm, the number of embryos destroyed, the cost of additional treatment required, the patient's age and remaining reproductive window, and documented emotional distress. Some IVF negligence cases have resolved in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. A connected attorney can provide a realistic assessment of your specific claim at no cost.
If you underwent IVF in 2023 or 2024 and experienced unexpectedly poor fertilization, arrested embryo development, or failed transfers after previously successful cycles, contaminated CooperSurgical media may be a contributing cause. The TMTB contamination in CooperSurgical's products has been linked to degraded embryo viability at clinics across the country. A connected attorney can investigate the media used during your IVF cycle at no cost.
Yes. IVF embryo mix-ups and wrong embryo transfers are serious forms of fertility clinic negligence with significant legal consequences. Claims may include negligence, emotional distress, informed consent violations, and — where a pregnancy results — complex questions of parentage. These cases warrant immediate legal evaluation. Contact a connected attorney today if you have reason to believe an embryo identity error occurred.
Yes. Statutes of limitation for IVF lawsuits vary by state — typically two to three years from the date of harm or discovery. For CooperSurgical contamination claims, the clock may run from when your clinic was notified of the affected media lots. Filing now rather than waiting is strongly advisable as litigation develops. A connected attorney can confirm the deadline that applies in your state at no cost.
They Were Supposed to
Protect What Was Yours.
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