Hospital

Florida Hospital Found Liable for Wrongful Separation of Child and Mother, Hit With $50 Million Verdict

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St. Petersburg, Florida – In a groundbreaking medical malpractice case, a Florida jury awarded an additional $50 million in damages, bringing the total penalty against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital to over a quarter billion dollars. The jury found the hospital liable on all counts, ruling that it wrongfully separated Maya Kowalski from her mother, who tragically took her own life. This case was prominently featured in the popular Netflix documentary “Take Care of Maya.” The jury’s decision was based on a range of offenses committed by the hospital. They found that the facility had … Read more

Jury Awards Aiken Couple Over $3 Million in Lawsuit Against Augusta Hospital for Outpatient Procedure Injury

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A jury in Richmond County, Georgia, has awarded over $3 million to an Aiken man and his wife in a lawsuit against Augusta Hospital LLC. The lawsuit claims that an outpatient procedure at Trinity Hospital, which was operated by Augusta Hospital LLC at the time, resulted in the man’s injury. The verdict was reached on December 20th, 2021. Attorneys Ken and Caleb Connor, who represented the plaintiffs, expressed their gratitude that justice was finally served after a long legal process. The case was filed more than five years ago and experienced delays due to the … Read more

Philadelphia Surgeon Wins $15 Million Verdict in Landmark Case Against Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for Gender Bias

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PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia federal jury has decided to award $15 million to a surgeon who alleged that Thomas Jefferson University Hospital showcased biased behavior against men during their investigation into accusations of sexual assault against a medical resident. The jury’s decision aims to address concerns of anti-male bias within the healthcare industry. The surgeon filed a lawsuit against Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, claiming that the hospital mishandled the investigation into the alleged sexual assault. The surgeon argued that the hospital’s actions were driven by bias, leading to a flawed investigation process. The jury’s ruling … Read more

Kowalski Family Awarded $211 Million in ‘Take Care of Maya’ Trial Against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital

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Venice, Florida – After years of legal proceedings, a six-person jury has reached a verdict in the trial of the Kowalski family’s lawsuit against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. The family was awarded approximately $211 million in compensatory damages, as well as punitive damages, after the hospital was found liable on all seven claims brought against them. These claims included false imprisonment, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The Kowalski family filed the lawsuit in 2018, more than a year after the death of Beata Kowalski following child abuse allegations and a subsequent investigation … Read more