Federal Judge Allows 23andMe Sale to Proceed Despite California's Challenge
23andMe’s bankruptcy sale can proceed despite privacy-related objections from California, a federal judge ruled Thursday (see 2506100051).
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U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri Matthew Schelp on Thursday denied California’s motion for a stay pending appeal but said the state may appeal.
California on the same day filed for appeal with the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. It has argued the sale violates the California Genetic Information Privacy Act, which requires consumer consent for the sale of genetic data.
Bankruptcy Judge Brian Walsh approved the deal on July 1, allowing nonprofit TTAM Research Institute to acquire the biotechnology company and all of its assets (see 2507010052).