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Surrogate vs. Parents in Legal Battle | Oakland News
A Texas hospital is now the epicenter of a high-stakes legal and emotional battle after a surrogate gave birth to a baby with a critical heart defect — sparking a custody clash between California parents and Texas officials. The surrogate, McKenna West, fled to Texas after accusing the couple of pressuring her to terminate the pregnancy, while the parents insist they were only seeking medical advice. A Dallas judge has ordered life-saving treatment for the infant, defying a prior California court ruling that stripped West of legal custody. As doctors prepare for possible open-heart surgery…
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