Idaho Woman Sues Fertility Doctor for Allegedly Using His Own Sperm in Treatment 34 Years Ago

DNA Test Reveals Doctor's Alleged Deception, Launching Lawsuit Amidst Rising "Fertility Fraud" Cases Nationwide

An Idaho woman, Sharon Hayes, is suing her former fertility doctor, Dr. David R. Claypool, alleging that he secretly used his own sperm to inseminate her 34 years ago.
Hayes' 33-year-old daughter, Brianna, discovered the truth about her biological father through the genetic testing and ancestry website 23andMe, leading to what she describes as an identity crisis.
Brianna Hayes also discovered that she has at least 16 other half-siblings in the area, although it is unclear whether any other women are pursuing legal claims against Claypool.
Cases of 'fertility fraud' are increasing, with more than 50 U.S. fertility doctors accused of fraud related to donated sperm in the past year. This trend is facilitated by online DNA services.
The allegations against Claypool include fraud, failure to obtain consent in violation of state medical malpractice law, and violation of state consumer protection law for allegedly charging for his own sperm while representing it as a donor's.