What This Story Is About
- A Clarksville family featured in a WSMV4 investigation has filed a federal class-action lawsuit against New York-based behavioral therapy provider The Perfect Child, alleging predatory balance billing and deceptive business practices after receiving a $364,000 bill for their daughter’s care.
Why It Matters
- The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, seeks to represent families nationwide who received massive bills exceeding reasonable fair market rates from the company. Other Tennessee families report being billed as much as $1.48 million after being promised affordable, capped monthly rates.
- The U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce is investigating The Perfect Child’s billing practices and insurance claims. WSMV4 Investigates has submitted inquiries to company leadership with no response.
For Context
- The filing follows a WSMV4 “Crushing Cost” investigation exposing billing practices by out-of-network autism therapy companies that charge upwards of $10,000 for three-hour sessions and demand parents sign over limited power of attorney to challenge insurance denials.
Catch Up
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A Clarksville family featured in a WSMV4 investigation has filed a federal class-action lawsuit against a New York-based behavioral therapy provider, accusing the company of predatory billing practices after being hit with a surprise $364,000 bill.
Angela Elkins filed the suit Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York against The Perfect Child LLC, several affiliated entities, and company leadership. The complaint alleges violations of consumer protection laws, breach of contract, and unjust enrichment…