Harvard $53 Million Anatomical Gift Program Settlement
Checked October 14, 2026 against the official notice · Edited by Ferhat Abdullahoglu
Family members of individuals who donated their bodies to the Harvard Anatomical Gift Program, or individuals named by donors in the Instrument of Anatomical Gift, may be eligible for a cash payment. The amount of the payment will be calculated based on the net settlement fund divided by the number of donors with valid claims, and then allocated based on the claimant's relationship to the donor, meaning the amount can go up or down.
Who qualifies
- Between January 1, 2003 and March 31, 2023.
- Anywhere in the United States.
“If You are a Spouse, Child, Grandchild, Parent, or Sibling of an Individual Who Donated Their Body to the Harvard Anatomical Gift Program, or If You are the Person Identified by the Donor in an Instrument of Anatomical Gift, Your Rights May Be Affected by a Class Action Lawsuit.”From the court-approved notice
What you can get
These are the amounts the settlement publishes. Shares of a fund depend on how many people file: what pro rata means.
How to file
- 1. Check that the class description above fits you.
- 2. File on the official claim form by December 9, 2026. It usually takes a few minutes.
Key dates
When settlements pay, and what can delay it.
Is this settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-approved class action settlement in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Suffolk County Superior Court (case 2384CV01389-BLS2), run by Simpluris. The official site is harvardmorguesettlement.com. You never pay to file a claim. How to check a settlement notice.
Related settlements
ClaimWell summarizes the official notice so it's easier to read. It isn't legal advice; the official settlement site is the authority on who qualifies and what each claim pays.