Arielle Mitton’s dream of having a child through surrogacy turned into a nightmare when she discovered $50,000 meant for her surrogate had vanished from her escrow account. This led her to report the alleged fraud, along with nearly two dozen other families, against Surrogacy Escrow Account Management LLC (SEAM) and its owner, Dominique Side. The lawsuit alleges that Side misappropriated millions of dollars to fund her lavish lifestyle, including trips, designer clothing, and a music career. The families, who deposited between $31,000 and $100,000 into SEAM accounts, are seeking justice as the case unfolds in court.
The judge issued a temporary injunction freezing the defendants’ assets, while the FBI seeks more potential victims of the scheme. Despite claims of innocence by some defendants, evidence suggests SEAM misused client funds for personal gain. The families, who have suffered significant losses, are determined to hold those responsible for the fraud accountable.
Arielle Mitton, one of the victims, shared her heartbreak as she struggled to come to terms with the deception. She and her husband set up a GoFundMe page to help cover the costs left unpaid by SEAM. The lawsuit is shedding light on a disturbing pattern of deception that has impacted hundreds of families seeking to grow through surrogacy, leaving them feeling abandoned and betrayed. As the legal battle unfolds, the families affected hope for a resolution that will restore their faith in the surrogacy process and bring justice to those who exploited their trust.
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