Georgia Woman Sues Fertility Clinic After Embryo Mix-Up
Krystena Murray is suing a fertility clinic after they implanted the wrong embryo, resulting in her giving birth to another couple's child.
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Although rare, Murray’s case is not the only time news of a switched embryo has emerged.
Georgia woman who gave birth to someone else’s baby sues IVF clinic
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The process of going through in vitro fertilization can be daunting, but most people who go through it will say it was all worth it once they got to hold their baby.
Woman sues Georgia fertility clinic after giving birth to another couple's baby
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The suit seeks a jury trial and monetary damages including past and future medical expenses and for pain and suffering.
'I'll never fully recover': Heartbroken mom who used IVF wanted to keep baby despite embryo mix-up
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There have been several lawsuits in recent years brought against US fertility clinics over IVF mix-ups.
US woman sues IVF clinic after delivering another couple's baby
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Summary
Krystena Murray has filed a lawsuit against Coastal Fertility Specialists after discovering she carried and gave birth to another couple's baby due to an IVF mix-up. The mix-up resulted in her losing custody of the child after nurturing him for five months. The clinic acknowledged the error, which they termed as an isolated incident. Murray’s case raises concerns about the regulation and oversight of fertility clinics in the U.S., with her attorney advocating for tighter federal regulations to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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