Fertility Law Group Files Lawsuit Against Acacio Fertility Center and Dr. Brian David Acacio
Orange County, California — March 3, 2026 On March 3, 2026, Fertility Law Group filed a lawsuit in Orange County Superior Court against Dr. Brian David Acacio and Acacio Fertility Center on behalf of 26 couples whose embryos were allegedly transported and withheld without their consent. Since the filing of the lawsuit, dozens of additional […]
Can I Sue My IVF Clinic for Medical Negligence?
If you turned to in vitro fertilization (IVF), it was because you placed enormous trust in your fertility clinic. Families invest not only money, but also years of emotional energy into the process of bringing a child into the world. When that trust is broken through a serious mistake, the impact can be devastating. Sadly, […]
Common IVF Errors & Mistakes: What To Watch Out For
In-vitro fertilization (IVF) offers a path to parenthood, but that journey is often derailed by unexpected complications. While many focus on the biological odds, it is equally important to address the risk of IVF errors and preventable mistakes that can occur during a cycle. These setbacks aren’t just medical hurdles. They are deeply personal experiences […]
What to Do If You Suspect Medical Negligence in Your Child’s Birth Injury
Fertility Law Group – Helping Families Get Answers When Something Goes Wrong During Birth For many parents, the moment they realize something is wrong with their newborn is filled with confusion and fear. When doctors and nurses fail to provide clear answers, families are left wondering: Was my child’s injury preventable? Did the hospital do […]
Boston IVF – Waltham Incubator Failure Destroys Embryos
June 9, 2025 The Fertility Law Group has learned of a serious laboratory malfunction at Boston IVF’s Waltham, Massachusetts, center. According to statements made by Boston IVF, an incubator failure caused pH levels to spike, killing embryos stored in that unit. The incubator failure occurred between May 31 and June 4th, 2025. The incubator failure destroyed […]
How to Advocate for a Child with Cerebral Palsy or Developmental Delays
Fertility Law Group – Helping Parents Navigate the Challenges of Raising a Child with Special Needs When a child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, developmental delays, or another birth-related disability, parents suddenly find themselves in an unfamiliar world of doctor’s appointments, therapy sessions, educational planning, and long-term care decisions. It can be overwhelming, frustrating, and, […]
The Hidden Dangers of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Fertility Law Group – Helping Families Understand Birth Injuries Caused by Oxygen Deprivation Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is a serious condition that occurs when a baby inhales meconium-stained amniotic fluid during birth, leading to breathing difficulties, lung complications, and, in severe cases, oxygen deprivation and brain damage. While MAS can sometimes occur naturally, it is […]
Pitocin and Induced Labor: The Risks Hospitals Don’t Talk About
Fertility Law Group – Helping Families Understand Birth Injuries Linked to Labor Induction Pitocin, a synthetic form of oxytocin, is commonly used to induce or speed up labor when doctors believe that waiting for natural labor could pose risks to the mother or baby. While Pitocin can be an effective tool when used correctly, it […]
Forceps and Vacuum Extraction Injuries: How Improper Delivery Techniques Can Harm Newborns
Fertility Law Group – Helping Families Understand Birth Injuries Caused by Assisted Deliveries When labor becomes difficult, doctors sometimes use forceps or vacuum extractors to help guide the baby through the birth canal. These tools can be effective when used correctly, but if applied with too much force or in the wrong way, they can […]
Perinatal Stroke – Understanding How Birth Trauma Can Lead to Long-Term Neurological Damage
Fertility Law Group – Supporting Families Through the Challenges of Birth-Related Brain Injuries For parents, learning that their newborn has suffered a stroke can be overwhelming. A perinatal stroke occurs when a baby experiences a disruption in blood flow to the brain before, during, or shortly after birth. While strokes in adults are often linked […]
Fertility Law Group Takes Action Against Misleading PGT-A Testing Practices
Fertility Law Group represents patients who have been harmed by the false promises of Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A). We have filed lawsuits against prominent fertility clinics and genetic testing companies, including CooperGenomics, CooperSurgical, The Cooper Companies, US Fertility, Aspire Fertility, Prelude Network, and Ovation Fertility. These lawsuits seek to hold these entities accountable […]
Recent IVF Medium Recalls and Legal Action: Exposing Critical Failures in Embryo Care
September 30, 2024 In the last few months, CooperSurgical has been at the center of alarming problems involving IVF culture and freeze mediums—products crucial for the development and preservation of embryos. CooperSurgical recently issued a recall of its culture medium and our firm recently filed a lawsuit over a new alleged issue with a CooperSurgical […]
The Importance of Proper Genetic Testing in IVF: Understanding Genetic Disorders and Protecting Families
September 30, 2024 In vitro fertilization (IVF) has opened doors for many individuals and couples struggling with infertility, allowing them to start families when traditional conception methods were not an option. A critical component of the IVF process is genetic testing, which plays a vital role in identifying potential genetic disorders in embryos before implantation. […]
Alert: Patients Who Have Lost Embryos Due to Contaminated CooperSurgical Freeze Medium
August 23, 2024 Fertility Law Group is currently investigating alarming reports that a contaminated freeze medium, identified as the “SAGE” product and manufactured by CooperSurgical, has led to the destruction of dozens—potentially hundreds—of embryos across the country. We have been informed that this contaminated medium was widely used in fertility clinics nationwide, resulting in devastating […]
Aspire Houston Fertility Institute – Contaminated Medium Disaster
August 23, 2024 The Fertility Law Group is deeply concerned to announce our recent discovery of serious allegations against Aspire Houston Fertility Institute. We have been informed that dozens of patients’ embryos, created between February and April of 2024, were negligently destroyed due to faulty or contaminated media used in the embryo culture process. Some […]
Ovation Fertility Lawsuit
Fertility Law Group Announces Filing of Major Lawsuit Against Ovation Fertility for Alleged Misconduct and Harm to Couples
Sperm Donor Malpractice: A Tragic Reality.
March 20, 2024 The journey to parenthood through fertility treatments can be filled with hope and uncertainty. While these medical advancements offer incredible opportunities, they also come with significant responsibilities for healthcare providers. In cases of sperm donation, clinics and labs must conduct rigorous screening of the donors and their sperm to ensure they are […]
Ovation Fertility Lawsuit in Newport Beach – LOST EMBRYOS
FEBRUARY 29, 2024 ATTENTION: IVF patients of Ovation Fertility, Newport Beach CA It has come to our attention that numerous IVF patients of Ovation Fertility in Newport Beach, California, as well patients from other clinics who used Ovation Labs, have lost embryos due to a supposed “incubator malfunction.” Due to defective equipment and/or wrongful conduct […]
Sperm Mixups Resulting in a Child of a Different Race
In some cases of IVF or IUI, sperm mix ups can occur, resulting in parents having a child of a different race than what they were expecting. This can have significant emotional consequences for the entire family, as the child may feel alienated and the parents may feel a sense of loss or confusion. […]
The Importance of Backup Measures to Protect Embryos and Eggs
Fertility clinics that store eggs or embryos have a responsibility to ensure that they have proper backup measures in place to prevent the destruction of eggs or embryos in the event of a power outage or equipment failure. This is because eggs and embryos are extremely delicate and must be stored at extremely low temperatures […]
The Consequences of Wrongful Disclosure of Egg and Sperm Donor Identity
Fertility clinics have a responsibility to protect the confidentiality of egg and sperm donors. Unfortunately, there have been cases where clinics have wrongfully disclosed the identity of a donor, violating the donor’s rights and causing emotional distress. This violates the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) which is a federal law that established national […]
Lost or Destroyed Embryos Can Have a Devastating Impact on Families.
Families who have put their trust in fertility clinics to help them have a child often face an unimaginable emotional distress when something goes wrong with their eggs or embryos. The loss, destruction, or misuse of eggs or embryos by fertility clinics can be devastating for families who are deprived of the ability to have […]
Fertility Malpractice Takes An Emotional Toll On Entire Families.
Families who discover that their child born through a fertility clinic is not biologically related to one or both parents can experience a range of emotions, including feelings of violation, betrayal, and loss. The fact that a stranger’s sperm was wrongfully inserted into the mother’s body without their knowledge or consent can be a deeply […]
Our Family Was The Victim Of Fertility Center Misconduct, But It Happened Many Years Ago. Can We Still Make A Claim?
Can I Sue My IVF Clinic? The use of online DNA testing has brought to light a shocking reality for many families: their children born through fertility clinics may not be biologically related to one or both of them. This can happen due to a sperm or embryo mix-up, or even intentional misconduct. Unfortunately, […]
Non-Paternity Identified through Online DNA Test – What to Do?
Risks of Online DNA Testing The rise of online DNA testing has led to a shocking discovery for many parents: their children born through fertility clinics may not be biologically related to one or both of them. This can happen due to a sperm or embryo mix-up, or even intentional wrongdoing (e.g., sperm switching or […]
Do Anonymous Sperm Donors Have Any Parental Rights To My Child?
Sperm Donor Parental Rights & Obligations Whether an anonymous sperm donor has any parental rights depends on the laws of the specific jurisdiction and the circumstances of the donation. In general, when a sperm donor is anonymous, they are considered to have no legal rights or responsibilities as a parent. The intended parents, or the […]
What Are My Damages For Inaccurate Genetic Testing or Genetic Screening?
Inaccurate genetic testing or screening can have serious consequences, both financially and emotionally. It can result in miscarriages, late term abortions, future infertility, physical injuries to the mother, wrongful death, and children born with genetic defects that require a lifetime of future care. If you have been a victim of inaccurate test results, it is […]
Lost, Destroyed, or Stolen Embryos Lawsuits: It Happens More Than You Think!
Fertility doctors and clinics hold themselves out as noble caregivers who families realize their dream of having children. Many of them are. But all too often, fertility centers completely fail their duties to their patients, either through gross negligence or, in some cases, intentional wrongdoing. Examples of Lost Embryo Lawsuits In just the past few […]
How Our Lawyers Will Win Your Fertility Misconduct Case
Our team of lawyers has a proven track record of success in fighting fertility misconduct cases. We have won numerous multi-million dollar verdicts on behalf of our clients, and our team includes seasoned trial lawyers, medical malpractice lawyers and child rights lawyers. We are here to help if you have experienced any of the following: Lost, […]
The Lack of Regulation in the Fertility Industry Harms Patients
The fertility industry is a rapidly growing field, with many clinics offering a range of services to help couples and individuals conceive. However, despite the importance of this field, there is a significant lack of regulation in the industry, which has led to numerous cases of misconduct and malpractice. The lack of regulation in the […]
How We Safeguard the Privacy of Fertility Malpractice Victims
When it comes to cases involving fertility clinic negligence, the privacy and well-being of families affected by these incidents is of the utmost importance. That’s why at Fertility Law Group, we take every precaution to ensure that the sensitive information shared with us is protected at all times. We understand that this can be a […]
Do Medical Malpractice Damage Caps Apply To My Fertility Misconduct Case?
Many states throughout the country have laws that limit the amount of noneconomic damages that a medical malpractice victim may recover. In California, for example, the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA) caps noneconomic damages at $350,000 as of 2023. (California Civil Code section 3333.2) Noneconomic damages, which include things like emotional distress, pain and […]
Our Laws Must Catch Up with the Rise in Fertility Clinic Misconduct
Recently, the fertility malpractice lawyers at Fertility Law Group were featured in the Daily Journal discussing why our laws must catch up with the rise in fertility clinic misconduct. In recent years, there has been a rise in fertility treatments, however, there has also been a huge increase in fertility clinic misconduct. This influx in fertility clinic misconduct […]
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If you believe that you or a loved one have suffered harm due to fertility malpractice, please contact us to discuss your options and your rights. Our initial consultation is ALWAYS free and kept STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. Our fertility malpractice lawyers can help you understand whether you have a claim and whether it makes sense to […]
How to Choose the Best Fertility Malpractice Lawyer
Choosing the right fertility malpractice lawyer is a critical decision for anyone who has been a victim of misconduct at a fertility clinic. Fertility malpractice cases can be complex and emotionally charged, and it is important to have an attorney who is both experienced and compassionate. When choosing a fertility malpractice lawyer, there are several […]
Medical Malpractice Damage Caps – By State
Many states have caps on the amount of damages that can be awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits. The laws regarding caps on damages in medical malpractice cases vary by state. While some states have caps on the amount of damages that can be awarded, others do not. Medical Malpractice Damages Caps By State Below is […]