California Lost Embryo Lawsuit: Couple Sues SoCal Fertility Clinic for Discarding Embryos
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 18, 2024) — A Southern California couple, Marissa Calhoun and Stephen Castaneda, have filed a lawsuit against Reproductive Partners Medical Group (RPMG) alleging reckless negligence after their embryos were mistakenly discarded by the clinic. The couple had entrusted RPMG with the storage of their 16 viable embryos, which were unintentionally thrown away due to a labeling error by a clinic employee.
Calhoun, who has undergone three painful egg retrievals since 2021, learned that their chances of starting a family were jeopardized when RPMG admitted to the mishap. The incident, described by the clinic as “regrettable, unintentional, and isolated,” has sparked a lawsuit filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Reproductive Partners Medical Group has responded, stating their commitment to maintaining high standards and ensuring such incidents remain isolated. However, the couple and their attorney, Adam Wolf, are advocating for greater transparency in reporting fertility clinic errors to prevent future occurrences.
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