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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. Â
Mayo Tells Supreme Court Congress Should Clarify Patent Eligibility Confusion in Diagnostics
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Athena and its supporters have asked the Supreme Court to clarify patent eligibility, but Mayo recently countered that this is a job for legislators.
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 Mulls Whether Quest is Healthcare Provider in Wrongful Death Suit
The court's determination is critical to deciding if Williams v Quest/Athena can advance or if it must be dismissed on statute of repose grounds.Â