Williams v Quest/Athena
Quest Diagnostics Win in Wrongful Death Case Reveals Ongoing Challenges for Variant Classification
Williams v Quest/Athena struck a nerve with the genetic testing community by probing what the standard of care is and ought to be for variant classification.
Quest Files Motion for Summary Judgment in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Following a lengthy discovery period, the lab is asking a South Carolina federal district court to find in its favor and decide that its negligence did not result in the death of Williams' son.
Quest Diagnostics Wrongful Death Lawsuit Ordered to Move to Discovery
The development is a positive for plaintiff Amy Williams, who has said she hopes her lawsuit will spur greater accountability and transparency among genetic testing labs.
In Williams v Quest, State Supreme Court Leaves Room for Plaintiff to Argue Ordinary Negligence
Though the South Carolina Supreme Court said Quest was a healthcare provider, Williams can try to keep her case alive by arguing she's alleging ordinary negligence.
South Carolina Supreme Court Decision Deals Blow to Plaintiff in Quest Wrongful Death Suit
The court's ruling that Quest was acting as a licensed healthcare provider could affect the statute of limitations in the suit.