Following a congressional investigation that revealed disturbing allegations against the New Jersey Organ and Tissue Sharing Network (NJ Sharing Network), Traction Law Group is actively investigating potential legal claims on behalf of affected families.
Traction Law Group Is Investigating Potential Claims Against the New Jersey Organ and Tissue Sharing Network
Following a congressional investigation that revealed disturbing allegations against the New Jersey Organ and Tissue Sharing Network (NJ Sharing Network), Traction Law Group is actively investigating potential legal claims on behalf of affected families.
If your loved one’s case involved NJ Sharing Network, or if you have concerns about how organ donation procedures were conducted, you may have grounds for legal action.
What We’re Investigating
Based on testimony from whistleblowers and findings from the House Committee on Ways and Means, we are investigating multiple categories of potential claims, including:
Proceeding Despite Signs of Life
The most egregious allegation involves a summer 2025 incident at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, where NJ Sharing Network’s president allegedly instructed staff to continue organ procurement after a patient showed signs of life. Hospital staff intervened to stop the procedure, but the directive to continue raises serious questions about:
- Proper determination of death
- Medical negligence
- Violation of medical standards of care
- Emotional distress caused to families
- Potential tampering with medical records
Violation of Documented Wishes
Whistleblowers allege that NJ Sharing Network pressured families to consent to organ donation even when patients had explicitly revoked their organ donor status. This may constitute:
- Violation of patient autonomy
- Fraud or misrepresentation
- Intentional infliction of emotional distress
- Breach of fiduciary duty
Improper Organ Allocation
Federal records reportedly show NJ Sharing Network allocated organs out of proper sequence approximately 25% of the time, allegedly sending organs to “friends in the industry” rather than following established waiting list protocols. Families of patients who:
- Died while waiting for transplants that went to others out of sequence
- Had their medical conditions worsen due to delayed transplants
- Are still waiting after being bypassed
…may have claims for wrongful death, negligence, or violations of federal organ allocation laws.
Financial Misconduct
A former employee has filed a lawsuit alleging NJ Sharing Network collected organs inappropriate for transplants to generate Medicaid reimbursements. This raises questions about whether the organization prioritized profit over patient welfare and family wishes.
Destruction of Evidence
Congressional investigators report that emails related to the “reanimation” case may have been deleted and donor records potentially tampered with—actions that could constitute:
- Spoliation of evidence
- Obstruction of justice
- Cover-up of negligent practices
Who May Have a Claim?
You may have grounds for a legal claim if your loved one’s case involved NJ Sharing Network and:
- Organ donation procedures occurred between 2022 and present
- You have concerns about whether death was properly determined
- Your loved one had revoked organ donor status but organs were still procured
- You felt pressured to consent to donation
- Your loved one was on a transplant waiting list but was skipped over
- You discovered information was withheld or records were altered
- Medical staff expressed concerns about procedures
- You were denied access to complete medical records
- Something about the process felt rushed or inappropriate
What Makes These Cases Different
Organ procurement negligence cases are legally distinct from standard medical malpractice. They require attorneys who understand federal organ donation laws and regulations, medical standards for determining death, organ allocation protocols, healthcare institutional practices, and the sensitive nature of end-of-life care. At Traction Law Group, we have experience handling cases involving negligence in the care and treatment of deceased individuals.
Time Limits Apply
Like all legal claims, lawsuits related to organ procurement negligence are subject to statutes of limitations—strict deadlines for filing. In New Jersey, these deadlines vary depending on the type of claim.
Don’t wait to seek legal advice. The sooner we can begin investigating your case, the better we can preserve evidence and protect your rights.
What Compensation May Be Available?
Depending on the circumstances of your case, potential compensation may include pain and suffering experienced by your loved one, emotional distress to family members, funeral and burial expenses, loss of companionship, punitive damages (if egregious conduct is proven), and medical expenses. Each case is unique, and the compensation available depends on the specific facts and applicable law.
Take the First Step: Free Case Review
If you believe your family may have been affected by negligent practices at NJ Sharing Network, contact Traction Law Group for a free, confidential case review. Case reviews are always free and confidential. There is no obligation, and we only charge attorney fees if we recover compensation for you.
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