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Couple Sues IVF Clinic Over Wrong Embryo Implantation

2/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

In Florida, Tiffany Score and Steven Mills filed suit against IVF Life, Inc., claiming their baby, born December 11, 2025, is not biologically theirs.
They allege the clinic implanted another patient's embryo during IVF.
Genetic testing showed no biological relation between the child and the couple.
They seek emergency court action to test other children and notify affected families.

History

Historical Context

The Baby M case in 1986 marked a pivotal moment in U.S. surrogacy law, as Mary Beth Whitehead sought custody of the child she bore for William and Elizabeth Stern. The New Jersey Supreme Court ultimately voided the surrogacy contract in 1988, emphasizing parental rights and ethical concerns in assisted reproduction. This case spurred ongoing debates about reproductive rights and the need for clearer regulations in surrogacy practices.

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Story summary

In Florida, Tiffany Score and Steven Mills filed suit against IVF Life, Inc., claiming their baby, born December 11, 2025, is not biologically theirs.
They allege the clinic implanted another patient's embryo during IVF.
Genetic testing showed no biological relation between the child and the couple.
They seek emergency court action to test other children and notify affected families.

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