Why the Alabama Supreme Court Embryo Ruling is Bad for IVF and People with Infertility

The Alabama Supreme Court recently ruled that embryos created from IVF as persons and that anyone who destroys or discards an embryo can be sued and held liable for wrongful death. The essentially equates a fertilized egg to a person in the eyes of the law. This has widespread implications for the ability to provide IVF care in Alabama and potentially the rest of the country. It also has significant implications for the cost, safety and emotional toll of IVF treatments.