A Florida couple has filed a lawsuit against a fertility clinic after learning that the baby they welcomed through in vitro fertilisation (IVF) is not biologically related to either of them.

Tiffany Score and Steven Mills turned to IVF Life, operating as the Fertility Center of Orlando, around five years ago in hopes of starting a family. The couple underwent fertility treatment and had an embryo implanted in April. They were initially overjoyed when they learned the procedure had been successful and that they were expecting a baby. Dr Milton McNichol leads the clinic where Score and Mills sought out IVF treatment.

However, their happiness reportedly turned to confusion and concern after their daughter was born and appeared racially non-Caucasian, which did not match either parent’s background. The unexpected difference prompted the couple to seek further answers.

Genetic testing was subsequently carried out, which confirmed that the baby is not biologically related to either Score or Mills. The results raised serious concerns about a possible mix-up involving embryos at the fertility clinic.

According to reports, the couple attempted multiple times to contact the clinic for clarification and answers but allegedly received no response. As a result, they filed a lawsuit on January 22, accusing the clinic of serious errors in handling their IVF treatment.

Despite the shock and distress surrounding the discovery, the couple’s attorney has reportedly stressed that Score and Mills have fallen in love with the child and continue to care for her. The legal action is aimed at uncovering how the alleged mistake occurred and holding the clinic accountable.

The case highlights ongoing concerns around oversight, safeguards, and accountability within fertility clinics, where even rare errors can have profound emotional, legal, and ethical consequences for families involved.

The Fertility Center of Orlando has not publicly responded to the allegations, according to the information available in the post.