The biological parents of a baby born after their surrogate refused to terminate the pregnancy are seeking over $100,000 from the surrogate, McKenna West, for alleged breach of their surrogacy agreement. The couple, Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed, filed a countersuit claiming that West's refusal to abort the pregnancy after a heart defect diagnosis caused them emotional distress. They allege they paid West $60,000 during the pregnancy, which included terms regarding termination. The baby was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome at around 20 weeks, and the couple requested an abortion, which West declined. West is asking the court to dismiss the counterclaims and denies any wrongdoing. The case has involved legal proceedings across multiple states, with West asserting parental rights. The child, born on August 12, has undergone surgery for his condition, and the biological parents have authorized further medical care.
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Biological Parents Sue Surrogate for Breach of Surrogacy Agreement
Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed are suing their surrogate, McKenna West, for over $100,000, alleging breach of their surrogacy agreement after she refused to terminate the pregnancy following a heart defect diagnosis. The case has led to legal disputes across several states, with West asserting her parental rights.
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Parents seek six figures from surrogate who refused abortion after baby’s heart diagnosis: report
Biological Parents Sue Surrogate for Breach of Surrogacy Agreement