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Red-Haired Teen Sues His Parents for $2M for Being Born "Ginger"

Fake news reports a redheaded teenage boy has launched a controversial 'wrongful life' lawsuit against his parents.

David Mikkelson

Published Apr 18, 2016

Claim:
A boy is suing his parents for allowing him to be born with red hair.
Rating:
False
False

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By David Mikkelson

David Mikkelson founded the site now known as snopes.com back in 1994.

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