A Florida woman says her newborn had no genetic link to her or her husband, and now the clinic is being sued

A Florida couple is suing The Fertility Center of Orlando after genetic testing confirmed that the newborn daughter they welcomed in December has no genetic relationship to either of them. The incident came to light through Yahoo News, which detailed the lawsuit filed by the couple, identified anonymously as John and Jane Doe.

The couple began fertility treatment with the clinic in March 2025, believing an embryo containing both of their DNA had been implanted. Jane Doe carried the pregnancy to term and gave birth to what the lawsuit describes as a healthy baby girl.

Concerns reportedly arose immediately after birth when the couple noticed the child did not appear racially Caucasian, despite both parents being white. Genetic testing later confirmed that the child, referred to in court documents as Baby Doe, has no biological connection to either plaintiff.

The lawsuit alleges a serious embryo mix-up

According to the filing, the discovery prompted the couple to investigate whether the wrong embryo had been implanted. The results showed that the embryo carried by Jane Doe was genetically unrelated to them, indicating a potential error in the clinic’s handling of embryos, a situation that echoes other such incidents, like the unusual consumer mishap story about something floating inside Monster cans.

Despite learning that Baby Doe is not genetically theirs, the Does state they have formed a strong emotional bond with the child. The lawsuit explains that while they would be willing to continue caring for her, they believe she should ultimately be reunited with her biological parents if those parents are fit, able, and willing. The complaint adds another layer of concern by seeking broad disclosures from the clinic to all potentially affected families, reflecting the wide scope of fallout this error could cause and resonating with the kind of broader legal accountability questioned in reporting about recent political legal challenges, like a Republican lawmaker considering impeachment following foreign policy disputes.

The couple also expressed concern that their own embryos may have been implanted in another patient. The filing notes their distress over the possibility that another family could be raising one or more of their biological children without their knowledge.

Court documents state that the Does sought assistance from the clinic to identify Baby Doe’s genetic parents, but did not receive a response. This alleged lack of cooperation is cited as a key reason the couple pursued legal action.

In their lawsuit, the Does are seeking emergency relief that would require the clinic to notify relevant patients, fund genetic testing, and disclose any discrepancies in parentage involving births from embryo implantation over the past five years.