White has had both leukemia or lymphoma since 2007, undergoing rounds of radiation, chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. Though she’s in partial remission now, White has seen other friends with terminal illnesses suffer and would like “to have the option of aid in dying in California,” the lawsuit says.
White was joined by physicians, also named as plaintiffs in the lawsuit, who want the right to administer aid-in-dying treatments to patients without penalty. Two of those physicians have been diagnosed with terminal illnesses, offering personal and professional perspectives on the issue.
“I have a lust for life. I may want to stick around for the duration, but I should have a choice,” retired obstetrician Dr. Robert Liner said. Liner is in remission from stage IV lymphoma.
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California Attorney General Kamala Harris is listed as the defendant on the lawsuit, as she’s the only one who can overturn a previous law.
CNN reached out to Harris’ office but did not receive a response.
CNN’s Brandon Griggs contributed to this story.
