‘The View’ co-host Sunny Hostin alleges insurer ‘filed frivolous lawsuit’ against doctor husband as part of ‘disgusting media smear campaign’

Sunny Hostin, co-host of The View, has alleged that a lawsuit involving her husband, Dr. Emmanuel “Manny” Hostin, is part of a “disgusting media smear campaign” targeting her family. Dr. Hostin, a prominent orthopedic surgeon, is one of nearly 200 defendants in a $450 million lawsuit filed by American Transit Insurance Company.

The insurer claims that the defendants engaged in an extensive insurance fraud scheme involving rideshare and taxi driver claims.

According to the lawsuit, Dr. Hostin is accused of submitting fraudulent medical bills and accepting kickbacks disguised as payments. His legal team has vehemently denied these accusations, calling the claims “frivolous” and an attempt to intimidate healthcare providers. Dr. Hostin’s lawyer stated that the insurer is abusing the legal system to avoid fulfilling its obligations to patients and providers.

Sunny Hostin has spoken out against the lawsuit, suggesting it was designed to damage her husband’s reputation and her career. The case has drawn significant media attention due to Hostin’s high-profile role and the scale of the alleged fraud .

As legal proceedings continue, the situation is expected to stay in the public eye, given the mix of high-stakes accusations and the couple’s public prominence.