(CNN) Almost two years ago, a freezer malfunction at an Ohio fertility clinic may have destroyed hundreds of patients' chances at having biological children. Now, two new lawsuits were filed Wednesday against University Hospitals Fertility Clinic in Cleveland, where the disaster happened. The plaintiffs include a woman with no children who lost nine frozen eggs, and a couple who were hoping to grow their family but lost five embryos. JUST WATCHED More than 4,000 eggs and embryos lost at clinic Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH More than 4,000 eggs and embryos lost at clinic 01:52An investigation revealed the remote alarm system on the tank -- designed to alert an employee when the temperature swings -- was off. "In many states, your average nail salon is more regulated than a fertility clinic," the attorney said.

Source: CNN February 05, 2020 22:59 UTC