Legal Question in Family Law in California

Loss of potential offspring

I've always been curious about this.

Should a pregnant woman choose to abort her fetus, is there any legal foothold for the man responsible to sue based on loss of potential offspring?

I understand it has never been done before, and I'm not considering it, but nevertheless, based on your understanding of the law, is there any way to submit such a case that it would be heard?

As a bonus, what are your opinions of the ramifications of such a trial leading to an award?


Asked on 5/03/04, 9:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Loss of potential offspring

She is in complete control in deciding whether to complete or terminat the pregnancy. He is liable for the medical costs and supporting the child.

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Answered on 5/05/04, 12:33 am


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