Court Rules Against Consumer in Privacy Case Involving Bloomingdales.com and Papa Johns

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court recently affirmed two lower court decisions that dismissed claims against two major companies, Bloomingdales.com LLC and Papa John’s International, by a plaintiff who alleged invasion of privacy. The complaint centered on the use of “session-replay” software which records users’ interactions on websites. The plaintiff, identified as Ann Jones, argued that the software infringed upon her privacy by documenting her online behavior, such as keystrokes and mouse movements. However, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit concluded on Tuesday that Jones lacked standing to sue as she could … Read more

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Seeks Appeal in $208 Million Verdict Over Wrongful Detainment of Young Girl and Contributory Role in Mother’s Suicide

St. Petersburg, FL — Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg is challenging a court’s decision to award $208 million in damages after accusations of wrongful separation of a 10-year-old girl from her family led to her mother’s tragic suicide. The controversial case, involving a young Florida resident Maya Kowalski, gained national attention following its coverage in a Netflix documentary titled “Take Care of Maya” released in June 2023. The massive settlement was determined by a jury in Venice, who concluded that the hospital’s actions were detrimental to both the child and her family. … Read more

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Fights for New Trial Against Maya Kowalski in Landmark Case, Alleging Juror Bias

SARASOTA, Fla. – Attorneys representing Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital are pushing for a new trial in the ‘Take Care of Maya’ case, citing juror bias and misconduct as grounds for their demand. In November, the Kowalski family was awarded over $260 million in damages after a jury found Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital (JHAC) guilty of falsely imprisoning Maya, fraudulently billing her family, causing significant emotional distress, and subjecting her to abuse from social worker Catherine Bedy and medical negligence from Dr. Sally Smith. Following the verdict, JHAC’s legal team has filed various motions … Read more

St. Johns County Commissioner Files Federal Lawsuit Against Fellow Commissioners Over Alleged Unlawful Campaigning

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A St. Johns County commissioner has filed a federal lawsuit against her fellow commissioners, alleging that they wrongly accused her of campaigning during a public meeting. The commissioner in question, Krista Joseph, raised concerns about unchecked development and distributed a flyer about the upcoming county primary, which would involve three of her fellow commissioners. While Joseph argued that she was making a public service announcement, two commissioners interrupted her, claiming she was campaigning. After the incident, the county’s general counsel warned Joseph that she had crossed a line of decorum … Read more