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Baby at center of surrogacy legal battle between Los Angeles, California couple, Alaska surrogate undergoes heart surgery, attorney says
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points Further information about this situation is available from the source, including details about the people involved in the legal battle and the baby's current condition. A baby's health issue has led to a medical procedure.
A baby's health issue has led to a medical procedure. Heart surgery was performed on the infant, according to a lawyer.
This baby is involved in a legal dispute. The parties in the dispute include a couple and a woman who acted as a surrogate.
Further information about this situation is available from the source, including details about the people involved in the legal battle and the baby's current condition.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) ·
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