A Massachusetts woman says her life changed after taking a home DNA test — one that revealed she had two biological half-sisters she did not know existed. Shortly after she discovered the connection, the sisters’ family received a multi-million-dollar malpractice settlement.
Now the woman has filed a lawsuit seeking a portion of that payout, claiming as a child of the same deceased father, she has a rightful claim to part of the award. The sisters who received the settlement oppose the suit, arguing it was filed too late and casting doubt on the new claimant’s motives and the legitimacy of her inheritance claim.
The case highlights how modern genetic testing can upend long-settled family relationships — and open the door to complex legal and emotional disputes when large sums of money are involved.