Couple Sues Fertility Clinic After Giving Birth to Non-Biological Baby

The couple claims an IVF error led to the birth of a child not genetically related to them.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 3:31pm

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A couple in Orlando, Florida is suing a fertility clinic after discovering their baby does not share their DNA. Tiffany Score and Steven Mills allege the clinic, IVF Life, Inc., implanted someone else's embryo into Score's uterus in early 2025. The couple formed a deep bond with the baby but feel a legal and moral obligation to find her genetic parents and reunite her with them if that is what they want.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious implications of IVF errors, which can have devastating emotional and legal consequences for all parties involved. It also raises concerns about oversight and accountability in the fertility industry to prevent such mix-ups from occurring.

The details

According to the lawsuit, the couple stored three viable embryos at the IVF Life, Inc. clinic. However, the baby born on December 11, 2025 was 'Caucasian' in appearance, despite the couple being non-Caucasian. Genetic testing confirmed there was no genetic connection between the infant and the two parents. The couple is now worried someone else could be pregnant with or raising one of their children.

  • The couple stored three viable embryos at the IVF clinic in early 2025.
  • The baby was born on December 11, 2025.

The players

Tiffany Score

One half of the couple suing the fertility clinic.

Steven Mills

One half of the couple suing the fertility clinic.

IVF Life, Inc.

The fertility clinic being sued by the couple.

Dr. Milton McNichol

The doctor at IVF Life, Inc. named in the lawsuit.

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What’s next

The judge will decide whether to allow the couple to alert other affected patients and reveal if other families were victims of the clinic's error.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for stronger regulations and oversight in the fertility industry to prevent devastating mix-ups that can upend the lives of hopeful parents and children. It also highlights the emotional trauma experienced by all parties when IVF errors occur.