A couple in Florida is alleging that a mistake at a fertility clinic led to the birth of a child who doesn’t share their racial background. According to reports, a man unrelated to them claims he has identified the child’s biological parents.
Tiffany Score and Stephen Mills shared in a statement, “The test results delivered to us today confirm that the genetic parents of our baby have been identified,” explaining this development on Wednesday.
They filed a lawsuit in January against the Orlando Fertility Center and Dr. Milton McNicol, claiming that another patient’s embryo was mistakenly implanted in Tiffany’s uterus in April 2025.
The couple is asserting that this error resulted in the birth of their four-month-old daughter, Shea, who they allege is not biologically connected to them.
“While this brings closure to a painful chapter, it also raises new concerns that need to be addressed,” their statement continued. They also noted that they are still left with unanswered questions about their own embryos.
“What is clear today, just as it was the day our daughter was born, is that we will always love her and will be her parents,” they said.
Score and Mills, both white, had initially stored three viable embryos at a Longwood clinic in 2020 for in vitro fertilization. The embryo was transferred on December 11, 2025, and resulted in the birth of a “beautiful, healthy baby girl,” as outlined in their lawsuit filed in Orange County Circuit Court.
The lawsuit states, “Tragically, while both Jane Doe and John Doe were racially white, Baby Doe appeared to be a non-white child.” Subsequent genetic testing confirmed that the child was not biologically related to either parent, raising questions about the whereabouts of the original embryo or whether another woman was pregnant with her biological child.
Despite the mix-up, the couple developed a strong emotional bond with Shea during the pregnancy and expressed a desire to keep her. However, they also acknowledged that if she’s healthy and willing, her legal and moral placement should be with her genetic parents.
In light of recent events, a lawyer indicated that there have been no requests from Shea’s biological parents for her to be taken away. The lawyer added that questions about the fate of the missing fetus are still under investigation.
Additionally, the Orlando clinic recently announced plans to close by May 20, a decision made after careful consideration. Neither the clinic nor the lawyer has responded to requests for further comment.
