“Playing God” - Surrogate Faces Lawsuit After Refusing to Abort Baby

“Playing God” - Surrogate Faces Lawsuit After Refusing to Abort Baby

Published: July 17, 2026

Duration: 11:48

A surrogacy dispute is sparking a major debate after a couple sued the woman who carried their child after she refused their request to terminate the pregnancy over a reported birth defect. The case raises questions about parental rights, surrogate agreements, and the difficult ethical decisions surrounding pregnancy and disability.