The allegations, which she labels as "frivolous," have been brought forward by American Transit, an insurance company that provides coverage for taxi companies, Uber and Lyft drivers, among others. Dr. Hostin, along with 200 other defendants, is accused of receiving "kickbacks" for surgeries and fraudulently billing the company, according to a lawsuit filed on December 17, 2024.
As reported by The Decider, Sunny Hostin, who also serves as The View's legal expert and has a background as a federal prosecutor, issued a strongly worded statement on January 13, asserting her husband's innocence. She accused American Transit of launching a "disgusting media smear campaign" against her husband, exploiting her public figure status and involving their children.
GOOGLE AND FAA ARE OFFICIALLY ON BOARD WITH TRUMP'S LATEST DECLARATION!
January 15, 2025
In her statement, Hostin criticized American Transit for their "desperate attempt to avoid paying for medical and surgical procedures for people it insured who were in pain." She and her husband have enlisted the services of attorney Mark Geragos, who has reportedly sent a letter to American Transit threatening a $5 million countersuit unless they withdraw the case and issue an apology to the Hostin family.
WATCH: JOE ROGAN EXPOSES DEMOCRATS' MISSTEPS IN COURTING MALE VOTERS
In her statement to Page Six, Hostin warned that the $5 million figure could potentially increase. She said, "We have put American Transit on notice and will file a five-million-dollar counter lawsuit for their defamatory claims, an amount that is likely to increase as the reputational damage that American Transit has intentionally caused is difficult to quantify at this time."
TRUMP TOOK CARE OF MOST HURRICANE HELENE VICTIMS IN 5 DAYS
William Natbony, a representative from law firm Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, who is representing American Transit in the case, defended the company's actions. He told Page Six that the lawsuit was initiated as part of the company's "statutory responsibility to fight no-fault fraud which is rampant in New York." He emphatically denied any allegations of improper conduct by American Transit or its counsel as baseless.
FIVE FORMER TREASURY SECRETARIES WRITE 'SCATHING' NY TIMES OP-ED!
In her full statement, Hostin painted a picture of American Transit as a company on the brink of bankruptcy, resorting to desperate measures to avoid paying for medical and surgical procedures. She accused the company of using her celebrity status to launch a media smear campaign against her husband and family, and of plastering their family pictures all over tabloid publications.
WHOA! MUSK EXPOSES FEMA'S MISUSE OF MILLIONS
Hostin remained defiant, stating, "Our family will not be intimidated and harassed. We remain unbowed." She further demanded that American Transit withdraw the false allegations, pay her husband what he is owed, and issue a public apology.
ZELENSKY WILL ENTER PEACE TALKS ON ONE CONDITION...
She concluded her statement with a sharp critique of insurance companies like American Transit, accusing them of making the healthcare system nearly impossible for Americans to navigate by engaging in despicable tactics like harassing doctors. She warned, "Let me be clear, where I come from, American Transit will receive a PHD from FAFO University.”
HERE'S THE SECRET THAT COULD RUIN THE CAREER OF LA FIRE DEPARTMENT'S WOKE ASSISTANT CHIEF!
The case continues to unfold, with the Hostin family standing firm in their resolve to fight the allegations and the insurance company maintaining its stance on its statutory responsibility to combat fraud. The potential reputational damage and its quantification remain a contentious point in this legal battle.