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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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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Krystena Murray suspected that the baby was not genetically hers because the baby was African American, while both she and her sperm donor were white. This discrepancy led her to request a DNA test, which confirmed her suspicions.
Coastal Fertility Specialists acknowledged the error as an isolated incident and expressed deep regret. They conducted an in-depth review and implemented additional safeguards to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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