Sued Over Medical Debt: Patients Share Harrowing Stories

A yearlong investigation reveals that dozens of Connecticut patients, many with insurance, have been sued by hospitals over medical bills. - Christine Wood was sued by Bristol Hospital over a $12,000 bill she thought was a mistake.

- Samantha Mantiera was sued by Danbury Hospital for $10,000 she said she didn't owe. - Despite a decline in lawsuits since 2019, over 1,500 cases were filed in 2024.

- Patients describe baffling bills, confusing insurance rules, and fruitless calls for help. The system leaves patients trapped in debt, with providers and insurers blaming each other.