The biological parents involved in a surrogacy case are suing the surrogate mother, McKenna West, for allegedly breaching their contract by refusing to terminate the pregnancy after a diagnosis of a treatable heart defect. The couple, Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed, are seeking over $100,000 in damages, claiming emotional distress due to West's decision to carry the baby to term. The lawsuit, which includes an abortion clause allowing the biological parents to request termination for fetal abnormalities, was reported by multiple sources, including TMZ. The baby was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) at 20 weeks, a condition that can be treated with surgery. West gave birth to the child, named Gabriel by her and Rumi by the biological parents, in the Dallas area. A medical team has since determined that the baby is eligible for necessary surgeries. A Dallas judge has temporarily restricted West from making medical decisions for the child. A court hearing is scheduled for August 25.
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Surrogacy Dispute: Biological Parents Sue Surrogate Over Abortion Refusal
A surrogacy dispute has arisen as biological parents Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed sue surrogate McKenna West for refusing to abort their baby after a heart defect diagnosis. They are seeking over $100,000 in damages, citing emotional distress. The baby, diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, is now eligible for surgery, and a court hearing is set for August 25.
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