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Las Vegas Father and Daughter Sue Over Alleged IVF Embryo Mix-Up

A DNA test revealed the father and daughter are not biologically related, prompting a lawsuit against the fertility clinic involved.

  • The father and his 18-year-old daughter discovered they are not biologically related after a DNA test conducted in 2023.
  • The lawsuit claims the IVF clinic, Nevada Fertility C. A.R. E.S., mistakenly implanted the wrong embryo nearly two decades ago.
  • The father and daughter are suing Dr. Rachel McConnell and embryologist Dee Harris for negligence and malpractice.
  • The father is now pursuing legal adoption of his daughter, a process expected to incur significant costs.
  • The lawsuit seeks a trial and damages, highlighting the emotional distress caused by the alleged mix-up.
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