Georgia Woman Sues Fertility Clinic Over Embryo Mix-Up Leading to Custody Loss

Krystena Murray alleges negligence after giving birth to a child not biologically hers, resulting in emotional trauma and legal battles.

Krystena Murray, a Savannah resident, filed a lawsuit against Coastal Fertility Specialists for implanting the wrong embryo during her IVF procedure in 2023.
Murray gave birth to a baby boy in December 2023, only to discover through a DNA test that the child was not biologically hers.
The biological parents of the child sued for custody, leading Murray to relinquish the baby in May 2024 to avoid a legal battle she was advised she could not win.
Murray claims the clinic’s error turned her into an unwitting surrogate, causing severe emotional and psychological distress.
The fertility clinic has apologized for the mistake, calling it an isolated incident, and stated that new safeguards have been implemented to prevent similar errors.