Michael J. Fox Foundation Sues Facility for Destroying Parkinson's Research - East Idaho News

Michael J. Fox Foundation Sues Facility for Destroying Parkinson’s Research

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getty 100714 michaeljfox?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1412693305143Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Michael J. Fox Foundation has filed a lawsuit against a Parkinson’s disease research lab, according to Gossip Cop.

The foundation claims Coriell Institute for Medical Research left a freezer door open in April, destroying tens of thousands of critical samples. The mishap exposed more than 25,000 bio-specimens to the elements, allegedly costing more than $3 million.

The actor and his organization claim the 5-year, $45 million research project they were conducting is now seriously compromised. The foundation is suing the New Jersey facility for breach of contract, negligence, and is seeking unspecified damages.

Fox, 53, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1992. He started the Michael J. Fox Foundation in 2000 and has since invested more than $350 million in Parkinson’s research.


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