Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton, and Chrissy Teigen's IVF Clinic Faces Lawsuit Over Allegedly Lost Embryos

 

A major lawsuit is looming for Reproductive Partners Medical Group, a Los Angeles-based fertility clinic renowned for its celebrity clientele, including Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton, and Chrissy Teigen.

Dr. Andy Huang, a prominent figure at the clinic, is facing allegations of improperly discarding 16 embryos belonging to one couple. According to a statement from Peiffer Wolf, the couple is claiming that this incident has potentially left them unable to conceive children of their own.

The couple, who have chosen to remain anonymous, plans to file their lawsuit in Los Angeles on Tuesday and reveal their story to the public for the first time. 

They are being represented by Adam Wolf, a partner at Peiffer Wolf. Wolf, who has a track record of handling numerous cases involving the loss of embryos and eggs, leads his firm's embryo-loss practice group. His profile highlights that he has successfully litigated over a thousand claims against fertility centers throughout his career.

Dr. Huang, known for his appearances on "Keeping Up With the Kardashians," has been instrumental in helping Kim Kardashian conceive her three youngest children with her ex-husband Kanye West. Kardashian, who has described Huang as the 'IVF magician,' also recommended him to Hilton, her younger sister Khloé, and hairdresser Jen Atkin.

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**Technical Glitch Resolved: Card Payments in Germany Restored After Hours of Disruption**

Issue Resolved: Card Payments Are Working Again

Card payments in Germany were disrupted for several hours today, but the situation improved by the afternoon. The problem was caused by a technical issue with an IT service provider. This isn't an isolated case—experts recommend being prepared for such events

By Caroline von Eichhorn
BR24 Editorial Team



Many people now prefer to pay with a card rather than cash at supermarket checkouts, but today, there were significant issues nationwide. Due to a technical malfunction at an international IT service provider, many credit, debit, and giro cards were unusable until late afternoon across Germany.

Around 4:00 PM, the German Banking Association announced that the problems had been resolved. "Payments at retail terminals with all cards are now functioning as usual," they stated. There were also isolated issues with ATMs and abroad.

Technical Problem – Cyberattack Excluded

The disruptions, which began early this morning, were due to problems with an international IT service provider, First Data, a subsidiary of the US company Fiserv, which processes card payments for many German banks and savings banks. According to a company spokesperson, there was a technical issue with some processing services. The banking industry had ruled out a cyberattack early on.
 

Returning to Good Old Cash Savings

Although the disruptions were extensive and significant, they were not unprecedented. Similar issues with cashless payments have occurred before, such as in May this year due to software errors with card payment terminals. About two years ago, technical problems led to multi-day outages of card payment systems.

"These large-scale disruptions are rare but have massive impacts because many people rely on their cards and carry little or no cash in their daily lives," said consumer advocate David Riechmann from the NRW Consumer Protection Center. "Currently, it's advisable to keep a sufficient amount of cash, either by withdrawing it from ATMs or emptying your piggy bank, to avoid daily inconveniences."

For banking professor Hans-Peter Burghof from the University of Hohenheim, such disruptions are not surprising. "Payment processes go through many different channels, making the system vulnerable," he said. "No system will function perfectly all the time, so it’s important to have alternatives." This could be cash or even the digital euro if traditional payment methods fail.
 

Challenges for Retailers

Such issues also pose challenges for retailers. "Payment disruptions are always problematic for retail businesses," said Stefan Genth, the Chief Executive of the German Retail Federation. "Customers may become uncertain about whether they can pay with a card, which can lead them to postpone their purchases. Retailers also pay fees to network operators and card issuers for using cashless payment systems. They, in turn, expect the technology to function properly."
 

With contributions from dpa and Reuters

**Transparency Note:** Earlier versions of this article used the term "EC card." However, since 2007, the payment method has been known as "Girocard." The article has been updated accordingly.