Seven families across Canada are suing an Ontario sperm bank, saying it misled them about their sperm donor's history, which includes a degenerative genetic condition and a false academic background. The families said the clinic in Newmarket, a town north of Toronto, told them donors go through extensive screening and genetic testing. The families also allege that after Outreach was alerted to the donor's genetic condition and false background, it continued to sell and promote his sperm. Failed health inspectionIn Canada, it's illegal to compensate sperm donors, making many banks reliant on importing sperm from countries where donors are paid for assisted reproduction. "Most donor sperm that is used in Canada comes from importers from U.S. banks, although there are a few very small Canadian sperm banks.

Source: CBC News September 28, 2020 23:13 UTC