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California couple sues surrogate mother for $100,000

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A California couple is suing their surrogate mother for refusing to abort the child she was carrying for them. The couple demanded the abortion due to the baby's heart condition. The surrogate mother, McKenna West, fled to Texas to give birth to the baby.

SourcesArchdiocese of San AntonioCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World ReportInfoVaticana

5 sources Aug 21, 2026

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Earlier version, Tuesday 25 August

California couple sues surrogate mother for $100,000 for refusing to abort baby

Earlier version, Monday 24 August

Biological parents sue surrogate mother McKenna West for $100,000

Earlier version, Saturday 22 August

Biological parents sue surrogate mother for $100,000

Earlier version, Friday 21 August

Couple sues surrogate mother $100,000 for refusing abortion

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Aug 21, 12:02 PM Catholic News Agency Surrogate mother faces $100,000 lawsuit from biological parents for refusing to abort baby
  2. Aug 21, 2:21 PM National Catholic Register Surrogate Mother Faces $100,000 Lawsuit From Biological Parents for Refusing to Abort Baby
  3. Aug 21, 12:02 PM Catholic World Report Surrogate mother faces $100,000 lawsuit from biological parents for refusing to abort baby
  4. Aug 24, 10:01 AM Archdiocese of San Antonio Surrogate mother faces $100,000 lawsuit from biological parents for refusing to abort baby
  5. Aug 24, 8:55 PM InfoVaticana Más de 100.000 dólares por no abortar: los padres del Bebé Gabriel demandan a la gestante

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