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DAILYCALLER (Christine Sellers) - Biological Parents Of Baby Born With Heart Defect Sue Surrogate For Not Aborting Him

The couple is seeking more than $100,000 in damages

Why are the biological parents suing the surrogate regarding the baby's medical condition?
They are suing because the baby was born with a heart defect and the parents claim the surrogate violated the abortion clause of their agreement by not undergoing an abortion.
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What is the basis of the lawsuit involving the biological parents and the surrogate?
The biological parents are suing their surrogate for allegedly violating the abortion clause of their agreement after the surrogate did not undergo an abortion for a baby boy born with a heart defect.
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From related THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires): Surrogate Sued by Biological Parents for Refusing to Abort Baby.
What is the legal argument being used by McKenna West's attorney, Lincoln Wilson, to establish her parental rights?
Attorney Lincoln Wilson argues that West is seeking parentage because Texas law recognizes the woman who gives birth as the child's parent.
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From related THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires): Surrogate Sued by Biological Parents for Refusing to Abort Baby.
What is the name given to the baby by the biological parents and what is his current medical status?
The baby was born on August 12 and named Rumi by his biological parents; he has undergone major surgery for hypoplastic left heart syndrome and remains in critical but stable condition.
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From related THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires): Surrogate Sued by Biological Parents for Refusing to Abort Baby.
Where did McKenna West move to in order to protect the pregnancy and seek medical care for the infant?
West moved to Texas to seek medical care and protect the pregnancy.
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From related THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires): Surrogate Sued by Biological Parents for Refusing to Abort Baby.
Why is the California couple suing McKenna West for breach of contract?
They are suing her because she allegedly violated their contract by refusing to abort a baby that was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, despite an abortion clause in the agreement they reached when they paid her $60,000 to carry the child.
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Related article: JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi): Supreme Court gives custody of baby to biological parents over surrogate in abortion related case •

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From related AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs): Surrogate who refused to abort a baby with a heart defect says the newborn was taken from her the moment the cord was cut
What did McKenna West claim regarding the Texas hospital she chose for the birth?
West chose the Texas hospital because she believed it had a "100% survival rate" for the procedure the infant would need, though the article notes this figure is her characterization and lacks independent verification.
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From related AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs): Surrogate who refused to abort a baby with a heart defect says the newborn was taken from her the moment the cord was cut
What role did Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton play in the legal proceedings?
Ken Paxton submitted a brief to the Dallas court arguing that state law requires physicians to provide medically necessary treatment.
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From related AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs): Surrogate who refused to abort a baby with a heart defect says the newborn was taken from her the moment the cord was cut
How much did the biological parents allegedly threaten to sue West for if she refused to abort?
The couple had reportedly threatened to sue West for $250,000 if she refused to comply with the abortion clause.
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From related AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs): Surrogate who refused to abort a baby with a heart defect says the newborn was taken from her the moment the cord was cut
What did the Dallas family district court decide regarding the infant's medical treatment?
An associate judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing anyone from withholding or obstructing the infant's necessary medical treatment and appointed a legal guardian to ensure the child receives care.
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From related FOX NEWS (Youtube): SCOTUS REJECTS surrogate's request to have say in baby's care
What medical condition was the five-week-old baby suffering from in the Supreme Court case?
The five-week-old baby was suffering from a serious heart defect.
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From related FOX NEWS (Youtube): SCOTUS REJECTS surrogate's request to have say in baby's care
What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the surrogate's request to intervene in the care of the infant?
The Supreme Court declined to intervene in the case, thereby rejecting the surrogate's request to have a say in the baby's care.
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