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Birth-Switch Lawsuit Highlights Decades-Old Hospital Error in North Dakota
7/25/2026, 4:02:34 AM
Core Event: Lawsuit Over Alleged 1988 Birth Switch
Kyle Bylin and Jeremy Morrison, both 38, filed a lawsuit in North Dakota state court alleging emotional distress, negligence, and medical malpractice after DNA testing revealed they were switched at birth in 1988 at Unity Medical Center in Grafton, North Dakota.
Background & Context
The discovery originated two years ago when Bylin received a direct-to-consumer DNA kit as a Christmas gift. The test showed no genetic match to his family and instead linked him to a biological aunt, whose nephew was Jeremy Morrison. Subsequent testing confirmed that the two men had been raised by each other’s families. Both have since met their biological parents but have not yet met each other in person.
Timeline
- January 26, 1988 – According to the lawsuit, the only two babies born at Unity Medical Center that day were Kyle Bylin and Jeremy Morrison.
- January 28, 1988 – An alternative report lists the births as occurring on this date.
- 2024 – DNA testing uncovers the switch (exact month not specified).
- 2026-07-23 – The story is reported in multiple outlets, including a detailed post on tori.ng.
- Late 2024 – Lawsuit filed in state court (filed “last week” in source language).
Data & Statistics
- Only two infants were born at Unity Medical Center on the relevant day, and both were allegedly sent home to the wrong families.
- Both men are now 38 years old.
- DNA results matched Bylin to Morrison’s aunt and Morrison to Bylin’s parents, confirming the swap.
Official Statements & Responses
The hospital added that records from 1988 are no longer available and that none of the delivery team from that period remain employed.
Criticism & Opposition
Evelyn Newton, the mother who raised Kyle Bylin, said, “It upsets me that the hospital is trying to pawn this off and say that basically, ‘oh, nothing happened here.’” Her comment reflects personal criticism of the hospital’s handling of the situation.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I mean it really didn't feel real until I met Kyle in person.” — Jeremy Morrison
- “I would like to know if this was done intentionally. I mean, you would think with only two babies it wouldn't be too hard to get them to the right families, but apparently it was,” — Jeremy Morrison
- “It upsets me that the hospital is trying to pawn this off and say that basically, 'oh, nothing happened here,'” — Evelyn Newton
- “Matched with both my aunts, matched with my mom who only had one kid. It was kind of just a nail in the coffin, I guess,” — Jeremy Morrison
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the exact birth date: the lawsuit cites January 26, 1988, while another report lists January 28, 1988.
What’s Next
The lawsuit proceeds in state court, with the plaintiffs seeking compensation for “permanent and irreparable damage” to their parent-child relationships.
