In the classic Eagles’ song “Hotel California,” the lyrics speak of the infamous place where “you can check out any time you want but you can never leave.” This verse became reality for an Atlanta-area couple whose Caribbean cruise turned into a veritable nightmare—they virtually became hostages of a Mexican hospital until they paid a massive medical bill.
When it became clear that the couple couldn’t get the whole amount right away, the hospital refused to allow them to leave, physically blocking them from exiting. After a GoFundMe campaign couldn’t raise the money, things looked bleak until entertainment mogul Tyler Perry stepped in to save the day.
