Fertility clinic faces lawsuits over embryo mix-up
Steven Mills and Tiffany Score reached a custody agreement in April 2026 with the biological parents of their daughter, Shea, granting Mills and Score permanent legal custody after an embryo mix-up at the Fertility Center of Orlando. As of June 18, 2026, an embryo linked to the biological parents is undergoing testing, and the couple has secured a new facility for future fertility treatments and embryo storage. The Fertility Center of Orlando ceased operations on May 20, 2026, following multiple lawsuits, including one filed by Score and Mills in January 2026 after genetic testing revealed their baby girl, born December 11, 2025, was not biologically theirs. The clinic is cooperating with an investigation into the error, which attorneys suggest may stem from a "chaotic" labeling system.
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June 2026 — 1 developments
Couple in Embryo Mix-Up Lawsuit Reaches Custody Agreement with Biological Parents
Steven Mills and Tiffany Score have reached a custody agreement with the biological parents of their daughter, Shea, who was born due to an embryo mix-up at the Fertility Center of Orlando. The agreement, reached in April 2026, grants Mills and Score permanent legal custody of Shea. An embryo linked to the biological parents is undergoing testing, and the couple has secured a new facility for future fertility treatments and embryo storage.
May 2026 — 1 developments
Biological parents identified in Florida fertility clinic embryo mix-up case
The biological parents of the child have been identified as of April 2026, though their identities are being kept confidential. The couple suing the Fertility Center of Orlando will continue to parent the child, while the lawsuit remains open to address questions about their own embryos. The clinic is scheduled to close on May 20, 2026.
April 2026 — 2 developments
Fertility Center of Orlando to close after embryo mix-up lawsuits
The Fertility Center of Orlando will cease operations following multiple lawsuits alleging an embryo mix-up. Attorneys are working to identify the child's genetic parents and notify other potentially affected patients. A separate lawsuit involves a surrogate claiming the clinic failed to identify a genetic issue.
Fertility Center of Orlando to close, patients must move embryos by April 2026 amid investigation
The Fertility Center of Orlando has announced its closure, with patients needing to move their embryos by April 15, 2026. The clinic is cooperating with an investigation into the embryo mix-up that resulted in a couple receiving the wrong baby.
March 2026 — 3 developments
Attorneys for Score and Mills report urgent court hearing in embryo mix-up lawsuit
Attorneys for Tiffany Score and Steven Mills reported on an urgent court hearing held March 18, 2026, regarding their lawsuit against the Fertility Center of Orlando over an alleged embryo mix-up. An earlier emergency hearing on February 24, 2026, provided updates on testing progress, with the clinic stating they have a general understanding of the error.
Florida couple's attorneys push for clinic-funded genetic screening after embryo mix-up
Attorneys for a Florida couple suing a fertility clinic over an embryo mix-up are pushing for long-term, clinic-funded genetic screening to identify any other families who may have been impacted by a "chaotic" labeling system. A court hearing was scheduled for March 4th, 2026, to discuss the case.
Florida Couple Seeks to Reunite Baby with Biological Parents After Embryo Mix-Up
Florida couple Tiffany Score and Steven Mills, suing the Fertility Center of Orlando over an embryo mix-up, are now seeking to reunite the baby girl they welcomed with her biological parents. Their attorney reported that multiple families have come forward, believing they might be genetically related to the child, Shea. The couple is also concerned about their own stored embryos.
February 2026 — 2 developments
Florida Couple Sues Fertility Center After Woman Gives Birth to Another Couple's Baby
A Florida couple, Tiffany Score and Steven Mills, is suing the Fertility Center of Orlando after the woman gave birth to a baby girl on December 11, 2025, who genetic testing revealed is not biologically theirs. The couple, who are both Caucasian, became suspicious due to the baby's appearance, which was confirmed by genetic testing. The lawsuit, filed in January 2026, seeks to identify the biological parents and determine the fate of their own embryos.
Florida Couple Sues Fertility Center of Orlando Over Alleged Embryo Mix-Up
A Florida couple is suing the Fertility Center of Orlando over an alleged embryo mix-up, with court filings revealing a potentially chaotic labeling system that increased the risk of identification errors. The couple has identified a potential lead: a woman with a similar last name who also had an embryo transfer on April 7, 2025. The lawsuit claims the clinic implanted the wrong embryo, leading to the birth of a baby girl not genetically related to them.
January 2026 — 11 developments
Tiffany Score and Steven Mills sue IVF Life, Inc. for information on baby's biological parents and embryos
The lawsuit filed by Tiffany Score and Steven Mills does not seek monetary damages, but rather information regarding their baby's biological parents and the fate of their own embryos. The clinic, IVF Life, Inc., has stated it is cooperating with an investigation into the error.
Couple's Lawyer Requests Clinic Fund Genetic Testing in Embryo Mix-Up Lawsuit
An emergency hearing was held in the lawsuit, where the couple's lawyer argued the embryo mix-up could have occurred during storage or implantation and requested the clinic fund five years of genetic testing.
Clinic Sued for Allegedly Implanting Wrong Embryo in Patient
The lawsuit specifies that the clinic allegedly implanted another patient's embryo in April 2025, and the couple had stored their own three viable embryos in 2020.
Tiffany Score and Steven Mills sue IVF Life, Inc. and Dr. Milton McNichol over embryo mix-up
Tiffany Score and Steven Mills are suing not only IVF Life, Inc. (Fertility Center of Orlando) but also Dr. Milton McNichol in connection with the embryo mix-up.
Steven Mills and Tiffany Score release statement expressing love for Baby Doe and hope to find biological parents
The couple is publicly identified as Steven Mills and Tiffany Score, and they release a statement expressing their love for Baby Doe and their hope to find her biological parents and their own genetic child.
Fertility Center of Orlando Cooperates with Investigation into Error Source
The Fertility Center of Orlando issues a statement confirming it is actively cooperating with an investigation to determine the source of the error.
Lawsuit filed against IVF Life, Inc. and Dr. Milton McNichol in Orange County Circuit Court
The lawsuit against IVF Life, Inc. and Dr. Milton McNichol was officially filed on January 22 in Orange County Circuit Court.
News Outlets Report Florida Couple's Lawsuit Against Fertility Clinic
News outlets begin widely reporting on the lawsuit filed by the anonymous Florida couple against the fertility clinic.
Judge orders lawsuit venue moved from Palm Beach to Orange County, Florida
A judge reviews the lawsuit filings and orders the case venue to be moved from Palm Beach County to Orange County, Florida.
John and Jane Doe file emergency complaint against Fertility Center of Orlando
John and Jane Doe file an emergency complaint against IVF Life Inc. D/B/A Fertility Center of Orlando, alleging the implantation of the wrong embryo.
Couple's Attorneys Urge Fertility Center of Orlando to Identify Baby Doe's Parents
The couple's attorneys contact the Fertility Center of Orlando, urging immediate cooperation to identify Baby Doe's genetic parents and locate their own embryos.
December 2025 — 3 developments
Genetic Testing Confirms Baby Doe Not Related to John or Jane Doe
Genetic testing confirms that Baby Doe has no genetic relationship to either John or Jane Doe.
Couple notices Baby Doe's differing physical appearance after birth
Soon after Baby Doe's birth, the couple notices her physical appearance differs from their Caucasian ethnicity, raising concerns.
Jane Doe gives birth to healthy baby girl
Jane Doe gives birth to a healthy baby girl, later identified in court documents as Baby Doe.
April 2024 — 1 developments
Biological Parents Identified in Florida Fertility Center Embryo Mix-Up Lawsuit
Attorneys for Tiffany Score and Steven Mills have identified the biological parents of the child born due to an embryo mix-up at the Fertility Center of Orlando. The biological parents have been confirmed through DNA testing to be of South Asian descent. The Fertility Center of Orlando is cooperating with the investigation and is scheduled to close on May 20, 2026.