Victims of Hallands Hospital Sperm Theft Demand Damages After DNA Revelations

Bengt Wernersson, along with three others affected by a sperm theft scandal at Hallands hospital in Sweden, is now seeking financial damages. This follows the shocking discovery through DNA testing commissioned by SVT's Uppdrag granskning that Wernersson is the biological father of a daughter he never knew existed. The case, unfolding over nearly three years, has profoundly affected Wernersson, who expressed feelings of both anger and loss over the years missed with his newfound daughter, though they have since developed a strong relationship.

Another victim, Emelie Persson, also intends to file claims amid mixed emotions of joy and frustration. Their legal representative, Alexander Ottosson, announced that each affected individual is demanding 100,000 kronor in damages. Ottosson highlighted the unprecedented nature of this medical malpractice, where a hospital systematically used stolen sperm, and called on the Halland region to accept responsibility.

Significantly, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled that legal responsibility for the incident, which occurred more than 30 years ago, must be assessed. The Halland region has until the end of January to respond to the damages claim, with victims prepared to escalate to court if their demands are denied. Wernersson remains cautiously optimistic as the case approaches resolution, having initially learned of his paternity from a DNA genealogy researcher.