Fertility Doctor Accused of Using Own Sperm in North Dakota Lawsuit
A fertility doctor, Dr. Dennis J. Lutz, is facing a civil lawsuit in North Dakota alleging he used his own sperm during fertility treatments in Minot in the mid-1980s without patient consent. Three patients, including two daughters of one of…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, July 29, 2026 —
A civil lawsuit has been filed in North Dakota against fertility doctor Dennis J. Lutz, alleging that he used his own sperm in fertility treatments conducted in Minot during the mid-1980s without the consent of his patients.
The lawsuit was brought forth by three patients. Two of these patients are daughters of another patient involved in the suit. According to the claims, DNA testing has revealed Dr. Lutz as the biological father of the individuals in question.
The allegations detailed in the lawsuit include claims of fraud, medical battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The time frame specified for these alleged treatments is the mid-1980s.
Further details regarding the specifics of the fertility treatments, the number of affected patients beyond the three named in the lawsuit, or the exact timeline of the alleged actions were not immediately available. The legal proceedings are ongoing in North Dakota.
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