Small claims summons for medical visit
I received a summons for an emergency room visit. I only needed to get a prescription for thyroid medicine refilled and just moved from out of state. I called the hospital first to ask what the charge would be , they told me $250. The actual bill was over $700. PLus the physician sent me a separate bill for $171. I wasn't even examined, just 10 minutes with the doctor, he wrote me a prescription, that's it. I didn't receive any meds or anything. My question is do I have a leg to stand on denying the debt based on the fact they misinformed me on the cost prior to seeing me? Should I countersue for price gouging? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks:confused: