Major Online Abortion Provider Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Fatal Abortion Pill Incident

A major online abortion provider, Aid Access, along with its founder Dr. Rebecca Gomperts and a Texas man named Christopher Cooprider, has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit filed on Monday. The lawsuit alleges that Cooprider used abortion pills obtained from Aid Access to spike a drink for his partner, Liana Davis, leading to the death of their unborn child and sending Davis to the emergency room.
According to the lawsuit, Cooprider pressured Davis into an abortion, which she repeatedly refused. Text messages included in the case show Davis expressing her objections, stating, "Well YEAH I'm not ok with u buying something like that w/o my permission." Despite her clear objections, Cooprider ordered the pills from Aid Access under his name and later administered them to Davis without her consent.
The lawsuit claims that after Davis began experiencing severe complications, Cooprider abandoned her, leaving her to seek medical attention alone. Davis's unborn child was confirmed dead shortly after the incident.
Aid Access, which has facilitated over 200,000 online abortions in the U.S. since 2018, was previously identified in a Daily Caller News Foundation investigation for supplying abortion pills without confirming pregnancy or requiring a consultation with a doctor. The organization has not yet responded to requests for comment.
The case highlights broader legal and ethical concerns surrounding the distribution of abortion pills online, particularly in states where abortion is restricted or banned.

Published: 8/11/2025