Man demands ex-wife give back his kidney or pay £1.2m
Dr. Richard Batista made headlines when he requested the return of his kidney from his ex-wife, Dawnell, or £1.2 million in compensation after their divorce, as reported by Indy100. Despite their marital struggles stemming from Dawnell’s health issues, Batista had selflessly donated his kidney to her with the hope of saving her life and strengthening their bond. Unfortunately, their marriage still ended in divorce in 2005.
Following the divorce, Batista accused Dawnell of being unfaithful and insisted on either having his kidney returned or receiving financial compensation. However, his request was rejected on medical grounds. Medical ethicist Robert Veatch emphasized that removing the kidney could pose serious harm to Dawnell’s health.
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The court ultimately ruled that the kidney was a gift, dismissing Batista’s plea for compensation. Moreover, they cautioned that further pursuit of this matter could lead to legal repercussions for Batista.
This case highlights the complexities surrounding organ donation within marital relationships and raises ethical questions about the nature of such gifts. Despite Batista’s intentions to save his wife’s life and salvage their marriage, the aftermath of their divorce demonstrates the legal and moral challenges involved in such situations.
Man demands ex-wife give back his kidney or pay £1.2m
