Blog - Wrongful Life

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Marty Aisenberg

Consumer genetic testing services have revealed many such cases, which no doubt have resulted in some lawsuits, but Suprynowicz v. Tohan 1/14/2025) is the first one I’ve seen reported.  In this case, the Connecticut Supreme Court held that the adult children’s suit against the doctor – which was for ordinary negligence, not medical malpractice – was not a claim for wrongful life, which Connecticut does not recognize.  Here is the court’s introductory statement of the facts and the legal issue:

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