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Families Sue Hospital Over 1988 Baby Switch, DNA Confirms

7/16/2026

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A 2023 DNA test revealed two men were raised by each other's families for decades.
Two North Dakota families sued Unity Medical Center in Grafton, alleging a 1988 newborn switch and seeking over $50,000 in damages and a jury trial.
Unity Medical Center argues the suit may be barred by the statute of limitations.
Attorney Tim O'Keeffe said a wristband still shows the wrong name, eroding community trust in the hospital.

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Story summary

A 2023 DNA test revealed two men were raised by each other's families for decades.
Two North Dakota families sued Unity Medical Center in Grafton, alleging a 1988 newborn switch and seeking over $50,000 in damages and a jury trial.
Unity Medical Center argues the suit may be barred by the statute of limitations.
Attorney Tim O'Keeffe said a wristband still shows the wrong name, eroding community trust in the hospital.