A Florida couple who discovered their infant daughter was not genetically related to them has successfully identified the child’s biological parents, according to a statement released Wednesday. While the discovery provides a degree of resolution for Tiffany Score and Steven Mills, the fate of the couple’s own stored embryos remains a central focus of an ongoing investigative lawsuit.
“The results of testing delivered to us today confirm that our baby’s genetic parents have been identified,” the couple stated through their attorney, Jack Scarola. Score and Mills confirmed they intend to keep the identities of the biological parents confidential to respect their privacy.
The legal battle began after the birth of the couple’s daughter, Shea, on December 11, 2025. Score and Mills, who are both White, realized immediately upon delivery that the infant did not share their physical characteristics. Subsequent DNA testing confirmed that neither parent had a biological link to the child.
The couple had previously sought treatment at the Fertility Center of Orlando in Longwood, where they produced and stored three viable embryos. Allegations in the lawsuit suggest that during a procedure in April 2025, Score was implanted with an embryo belonging to another couple rather than one of her own.
Despite the identification of Shea’s biological lineage, the location of the three embryos belonging to Score and Mills remains a mystery.
“Questions about the disposition of our own embryos are still unanswered and are even more unlikely to ever be answered,” the couple said.
Attorney Jack Scarola emphasized that the legal proceedings will remain open to address the “unaccounted for” embryos. The firm is now shifting focus toward seeking compensation for the “severe emotional trauma” and financial expenses incurred by the family.
The Fertility Center of Orlando recently announced its closure. While a new clinic is reportedly opening at the same facility, the transition complicates the discovery process regarding the administrative failures that led to the mix-up.
As of Thursday morning, representatives for the Fertility Center of Orlando have not issued a formal response to the latest developments.
Despite the clinical catastrophe, Score and Mills remain steadfast in their commitment to the four-month-old girl they brought home. “Only one thing is as absolutely certain today as it was on the day our daughter was born,” the couple stated. “We will love and will be this child’s parents forever.”
