Surrogate

Emotional Distress Damages Reduced in Court Ruling: Surrogate Motherhood Comparisons Spark Controversy

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PITTSBURGH — In a recent ruling, a judge dismissed the notion that a case involving emotional distress warranted a significant monetary award, contrasting it with the compensation typically associated with surrogate motherhood. Judge Kathleen Sullivan concluded that the circumstances of the case did not, in her view, meet the threshold for such damages. Sullivan pointed out that while surrogate mothers often receive compensation for carrying a child, the average amount in the United States is below $100,000. She acknowledged that the pregnancy central to the case was both unplanned and unexpected, which contributed to the … Read more

Texas Woman Accused of Diverting Surrogate Support Funds for Personal Ambitions in Music Industry

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AUSTIN, Texas — In a startling revelation, a Texas woman is currently facing litigation over allegations that she redirected funds earmarked for pregnant surrogates to support her burgeoning career as a music influencer. This financial misconduct came to light through a lawsuit that contends the woman used the surrogacy escrow funds for self-promotion on various social platforms. The company involved, Surrogacy Escrow Account Management (SEAM), had been employed by prospective parents in Austin to manage the financial aspects of their agreements with surrogates. However, payments to surrogates were inexplicably halted, prompting an investigation. This cessation … Read more