Tiffany Score and Steven Mills have taken legal action against the Fertility Center of Orlando and its lead doctor, Dr. Milton McNichol, following a shocking discovery that the baby they welcomed on December 11, 2025, is not biologically theirs. The couple, both Caucasian, became suspicious when their newborn daughter exhibited traits distinctly different from their own, prompting them to seek genetic testing which confirmed their worst fears.
The couple had undergone in vitro fertilization (IVF) at the clinic, where they created and stored three viable embryos. In March 2025, one embryo was implanted in Score’s uterus, leading to a seemingly normal pregnancy. However, upon the birth of their daughter, referred to as Baby Doe, the couple noticed physical characteristics that raised concerns.
In their lawsuit, filed on January 22, 2026, in Orange County Circuit Court, the couple asserts that the clinic mistakenly implanted an embryo belonging to another patient. This situation raises the distressing possibility that their own embryos may have been implanted in another couple, who could be raising their biological child.
Despite the emotional bond they formed with Baby Doe during the pregnancy, the couple feels a moral obligation to reunite her with her genetic parents once identified. They have urged the clinic for cooperation in this matter, seeking immediate action regarding the fate of their embryos and asking for genetic testing for all children born from the clinic over the past five years.
On January 5, 2026, they notified the clinic of the situation, seeking answers, but reported receiving no substantive response. The couple's lawyer, John Scarola, expressed urgency in addressing the potential ramifications of this mix-up, labeling it a "horrendous error."
The Fertility Center of Orlando has stated that it is cooperating with an investigation into the incident, emphasizing transparency and the well-being of the patients involved. While the clinic has acknowledged their active involvement in supporting the family, details regarding the source of this error remain under review.
The couple is not seeking monetary damages; rather, they aim to understand how such a mix-up occurred and ensure the needs of all families involved are met. As the case progresses, they continue to care for Baby Doe, navigating the complexities of this extraordinary situation.
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