The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

. Who was John Moore ? Why is his story relevant here ? What was the ultimate outcome of his lawsuit ?

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Like Henrietta, John Moore's DNA was collected and published publicly. He hired a lawyer because he knew his cells had been taken and used for profit. Initially, the judge threw the case out of court, but Moore appealed and Moore won his suit in the California Court of Appeals. 

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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks