In 2019, both the mothers unknowingly gave birth to each other’s children and the families went on to raise a stranger’s child. However, the Cardinales had a suspicion about their child’s heritage based on her appearance.
Following a DNA test, the couple realized they were not the biological parents of the newborn and contacted her real parents through an enquiry at the clinic. The families swapped their biological children earlier this year when the babies turned four months old.
However, Alexander and Daphna Cardinale decided to file a lawsuit against the clinic and its owner, Dr. Eliran Mor for “medical malpractice, negligence and fraud”. The couple has also sued a third-party embryology lab involved in the process.
Daphna Cardinale is a licensed therapist in L.A
Alexander Cardinale is a 41-year-old singer-songwriter based in L.A. He reportedly lives with his wife Daphna Cardinale and their two children. The latter is 43 years old and works as a licensed therapist.
The couple recently made news after suing a fertility clinic in L.A. for unknowingly swapping their IVF samples with another pair. In September 2019, Daphna Cardinale gave birth to her second child after going through a difficult pregnancy.
However, her husband Alexander immediately noticed a striking difference in the child’s appearance and complexion as compared to her parents. The pair conducted a DNA test when the child turned two months old and realized she belonged to a different family.
Daphna Cardinale said in an official statement that the revelation left the couple shattered:
However, Daphna also decided to raise the child she had with immense love and care due to the fear of losing her on legal terms in the future:
The couple eventually tracked the child’s own parents, who were also unwittingly raising the Cardinales’ biological daughter. The children were united with their own parents but the ordeal left a devastating impact on their families.
Daphna Cardinale was left emotional during a recent press conference and mentioned that the memories of her second childbirth were “tainted” due to the incident. She also opened up about the feeling of loss related to the other child she nurtured over the past four months:
Alexander and Daphna Cardinale also discussed the effects of the complicated situation on their older daughter, who reportedly bonded with her younger sister within a few months. The former stated:
The couple decided to sue the authorities involved in the process due to the damaging effects of the situation on their mental and emotional health. As per the legal documents, Alexander and Daphna Cardinale both suffered “symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD” following the revelation.
Meanwhile, their attorney mentioned that the other couple had also decided to file a lawsuit against the clinic while maintaining anonymity. In the wake of their harrowing experience, both the involved families have developed a cordial relationship and often spend holidays and special occasions together.
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