New Jersey fertility clinic is ordered to hand over list of sperm donors after white couple gave birth to an Asian baby in a 'nightmare scenario' that ultimately led to them getting a divorce

A white New Jersey couple's family has been ripped apart after they gave birth to an Asian baby due to a mishap at their fertility clinic, according to a lawsuit filed in the state.

Both Kristina (formerly Wasilewski) Koedderich and her now ex-husband, Drew Wasilewski individually filed their lawsuits with the Superior Court of New Jersey in Essex County. 

The Verona, New Jersey, pair claim that they paid $500,000 to the Institute of Reproductive Medicine and Science at Saint Barnabas (IRMS) so that they could have a child together. 

Ronn Torossian, a spokesperson for IRMS, told DailyMail.com in a statement that the couple actually spent roughly 10% of that total. 

'We are an organization comprised of passionate, dedicated medical professionals whose singular mission is to help our patients build their families,' he added.

'The integrity of our treatment processes are paramount and we are taking this matter very seriously. As such, we are thoroughly examining the alleged incident, which is said to have occurred in 2012. As patient privacy is core to what we do, we do not comment specifically on individual patient matters.'

Wasilewski provided a sample of his sperm on November 7, 2012, and the sperm was to be used to fertilize Koedderich's eggs around November 26 of that year. 

But after giving birth to a girl in July 2013, the couple's 'nightmare scenario' unfolded once they noticed that she was developing Asian features and had a blood disorder that is associated with Southeast Asian heritage, according to court documents. 

A DNA test would eventually prove to Wasilewski that he wasn't the father of the young girl. 

In his deposition, Wasilewski shared that he was 'devastated' by the news. His ex-wife recalled him crying in her deposition. 

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Wasilewski sperm was replaced with that of an Asian man and Koedderich gave birth to her daughter in July 2013

'He was crying,' Koedderich said in her deposition, according to NJ.com. 'I was crying. And I called [IRMS] the next day and asked how — could this be possible? Could this really be possible?' 

Last month, Superior Court Judge Keith Lynott in Essex County released an order compelling the center to release the names of men and women who used the facility at the same time as the couple. 

The order also demanded that IRMS release the names of those working at facility at the time of the mishap. 

It specifically asks to note who was supervising lab technician, defendant Melissa Bell, when she processed the man's sperm sample. 

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 'He was crying,' Koedderich said in her deposition about her ex-husband learning he wasn't the father of the girl. 'I was crying. And I called [IRMS] the next day and asked how — could this be possible? Could this really be possible?'

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The pair claim that negligence from the Institute of Reproductive Medicine and Science at Saint Barnabas (IRMS) caused them to ultimately get a divorce

All Asian men who gave sperm that was thawed out during the time frame have also been asked to be identified by the facility. Defendants were allowed to leave the client's initials in most cases, except for the man believed to have supplied the sperm for Koedderich's baby.

Also included is an order asking for all documents related to policies and procedures when conducting the various steps of insemination. 

Lastly, the order also asks the clinic to name all the possible women clients that could have had their eggs fertilized by Wasilewski. That way, the would-be father could learn if his sperm was used for someone looking for their own baby.

The ex-couple is being represented by Mazie, Slater, Katz & Freeman. Their lawsuits name IRMS, Dr. John Garrisi, Dr. Natalie Cekleniak and numerous John Does as the defendant. 

The lawsuit names the Institute of Reproductive Medicine and Science at Saint Barnabas (IRMS) as the defendant. It also names Dr. John Garrisi (left). Dr. Natalie Cekleniak (right) is also a defendant in the case, along with various lab technicians and John Does

They are seeking damages and have also indicated that the negligence shown from the center ultimately led them on a path to divorce. 

'What happened to the father's sperm that he doesn't know about?' said the Plaintiffs' lawyer, David Mazie. 'This little girl is entitled to know her genetic history. She's entitled to know if there were any medical disorders.' 

Mazie added that Wasilewski was keen on learning if he had any children, a sentiment the man shared in his deposition. 

'I would very much like to be involved,' he said. 'I think, as children, you want to know who — who and where you came from. And — I believe I'm a very good person. And I'd like them to know who I am, as a person, learn about me as much as I learned about my mother and father…'   

Koedderich's social media indicates that she has two children.