# North Dakota state court

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-17**: Lawsuit filed — Morrison and Bylin file a negligence lawsuit against Unity Medical Center in North Dakota state court, seeking damages for the lifelong consequences of the birth switch.
- **2025-04-04**: Bylin meets biological mother — Bylin meets Liz O'Toole in Minneapolis, confirming the switch through genetic and familial matching.
- **2024-12-25**: DNA test triggers discovery — Bylin receives an at‑home DNA test as a Christmas gift; results later link him to a biological aunt, initiating the uncovering of the switch.
- **1988-01-26**: Birth of Morrison and Bylin — Both men were born at Unity Medical Center, the only two babies delivered that day, and were sent home with the wrong families.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 38 Years Later: Hospital Sued for Lifetime of Damages After Birth Switch
2026-07-18 11:50:38 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Two men filed suit against Unity Medical Center after DNA tests revealed they were switched at birth in 1988. The case will test North Dakota's discovery rule and could set a precedent for liability when historic hospital errors surface through consumer genetics.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/switched-at-birth-lawsuit-38-years-north-dakota

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