Sunny Hostin’s Husband Faces Major RICO Lawsuit Over Alleged Insurance Fraud

The new year has brought legal troubles for Dr. Emmanuel “Manny” Hostin, husband of The View co-host Sunny Hostin. The respected orthopedic surgeon is one of nearly 200 defendants in a massive RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) lawsuit, accused of accepting kickbacks and performing unnecessary surgeries for profit.

Filed on December 17, 2023, the suit claims Dr. Hostin billed American Transit Insurance—which covers rideshare and taxi drivers—for unwarranted arthroscopic procedures. The insurer alleges he received improper payments disguised as dividends for referring patients to certain clinics. His lawyer, Daniel Thwaites, dismissed the accusations as “meritless,” calling it a desperate move by a failing insurer.

Sunny and Manny Hostin, married since 1998, live in Purchase, New York, with their two children. Known for her openness about family life, Sunny now faces a deeply personal public test.

American Transit seeks $450 million in damages, claiming such fraud drives up premiums for working-class drivers. Legal experts remain split—some see this as a fight against corruption, others as corporate overreach. For the Hostins, it’s a high-profile battle that could redefine both their reputations and their future.