KALAMAZOO, MI – January 2, 2026
Lighthouse Litigation PLLC has filed a federal lawsuit against Goodman Frost, PLLC, and Oaklawn Hospital, alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and related state and federal consumer protection laws.
The lawsuit arises from what Lighthouse Litigation alleges was an unlawful and coercive attempt to collect medical debt through improper billing practices and aggressive litigation tactics. According to the complaint, the defendants pursued collection efforts that were contractually barred and legally unenforceable, subjecting an individual consumer to unnecessary financial and emotional harm.
“No person should be subjected to unlawful attacks or coercive litigation over a debt that should never have been pursued,” said Attorney Godorich of Lighthouse Litigation PLLC. “The FDCPA exists to protect consumers from precisely this type of conduct. When those protections are ignored, it undermines trust in the legal system and harms everyone involved.”
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act sets clear boundaries on how debts may be collected, including prohibitions on deceptive, unfair, and abusive practices. Lighthouse Litigation alleges that those boundaries were crossed in this case, turning a routine medical billing matter into prolonged litigation pressure against a consumer who should have been protected by law.
“When consumer rights are violated, the consequences extend beyond a single case,” the firm noted. “Unlawful collection practices drive up costs, clog courts, and erode public confidence in both healthcare institutions and the legal profession. Compliance with consumer protection laws is not just a legal obligation. It is a matter of basic fairness.”
Lighthouse Litigation focuses its practice on consumer protection, civil rights, and accountability in complex legal disputes involving power imbalances. The firm brings this action not only to seek relief for its client, but also to reinforce the principle that neither hospitals nor law firms are above the law when engaging in debt collection activity.
“Our mission is to shine a light where misconduct is hidden,” Attorney Goodrich stated. “When entities entrusted with public confidence engage in unlawful practices, accountability benefits consumers, ethical businesses, and the justice system as a whole.”
The lawsuit is pending in federal court. As the case proceeds, Lighthouse Litigation will continue to advocate for strong enforcement of consumer protection laws and the fair treatment of individuals facing debt collection.