The new year has started on a troubling note for Dr. Emmanuel “Manny” Hostin, the husband of The View co-host Sunny Hostin. Dr. Hostin, a prominent orthopedic surgeon, is one of nearly 200 defendants named in one of New York’s largest-ever RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) lawsuits. He faces serious allegations related to federal insurance fraud, accused of taking kickbacks in exchange for unnecessary surgeries.
According to the lawsuit filed on December 17, 2023, Dr. Hostin is accused of engaging in fraudulent practices by performing surgeries—specifically arthroscopic procedures—and billing American Transit, a major insurance company that covers taxi, Uber, and Lyft drivers. The lawsuit claims that Dr. Hostin received improper payments disguised as “dividends” or other forms of compensation for referring patients to certain medical facilities.
Hostin’s attorney, Daniel Thwaites, strongly denies the allegations, calling the lawsuit a “blanket, meritless” attack from a struggling insurance company. Thwaites asserts that American Transit failed to investigate the claims thoroughly and is using the legal system to harass healthcare providers. He also defended Dr. Hostin’s record, stating that his client’s reputation remains untarnished.
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