HARRISBURG, PA — Leda Health Corporation and its CEO, Madison Campbell, have agreed to new restrictions and oversight following a state investigation that accused the company of misleading sexual assault survivors about the effectiveness of its self-administered evidence kits.
The settlement, announced by Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, resolves a lawsuit alleging that Leda Health violated state consumer protection laws by marketing its kits as a substitute for professional forensic exams conducted in hospitals or rape crisis centers. Prosecutors said the company’s claims risked giving survivors false confidence about the legal validity of evidence collected outside medical settings.
“We must strongly support and advocate for sexual abuse survivors, and part of that support involves providing them with accurate information as they navigate the difficult road following a traumatic incident,” Attorney General Sunday said. “As a career prosecutor, I am keenly aware of the sensitive time period following an assault, and maintain that the best options for a survivor is to seek treatment and help at a hospital or rape crisis center. I am hopeful that Leda and its CEO will keep their word — outlined in the terms of this settlement — and avoid misleading individuals in the marketing of their products.”
Under the agreement, Leda Health must include prominent warnings on its packaging and digital materials stating that its kits do not meet forensic standards recognized by Pennsylvania hospitals or law enforcement. The company also agreed to implement stronger data security practices to protect sensitive personal information and to stop suggesting it is compliant with federal health privacy rules unless verified.
Officials emphasized that certified sexual assault evidence collection services are available free of charge statewide. Survivors can access immediate medical care and forensic testing through hospitals or by contacting local rape crisis centers.
The settlement, filed as a consent petition in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, was handled by Senior Deputy Attorneys General Ester Blair and her team. It marks another move by the Attorney General’s Office to curb deceptive health-related marketing while reinforcing Pennsylvania’s commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of sexual assault survivors.
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