Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

My wife went to have an elective procedure in outpatient. She asked three times if this was only a $60 copay. They said yes and gave her a sheet that showed her (highlighted) it was only a copay. She paid the $60, got a receipt saying there was no balance, and had the procedure done. Two months later, she received a bill for $1400. I wrote them explaining the above, stated it met the five standards of equitable estopple, and I wanted the bill dismissed. I just got a final notice to pay in thirty days or it will go to collections. If I take them to small claims court does that put the bill on hold or can they still send it to collections? Do you think I can win this in court?

Thanks in advance


Asked on 11/02/15, 7:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

It will not stop collection efforts. Dispute it in writing with the collection company.

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Answered on 11/02/15, 8:21 am


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