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Medical debt lawsuits in MN soar to 5-year high

By Minnesota Public Radio  
   September 08, 2025

Medical debt lawsuits across Minnesota have surged to the highest level in five years, according to a new analysis by Pew. Lawsuits filed for overall consumer debt, including debt from unpaid medical bills, auto loans and credit cards, are also increasing — not just in Minnesota, but across the country. Some experts say these cases are possibly aided by artificial intelligence, which makes it easier for companies to analyze debt that is piling up and file lawsuits quickly.

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